Join CAHA for an enlightening and impactful day dedicated to sustainable healthcare and climate solutions at the Coffs Harbour Health Campus (25 July) or Port Macquarie Campus (1 Aug).
Our healthcare systems face unprecedented challenges, but together, we can take small steps that make a huge impact. This full-day drop-in event includes presentations, Q&A sessions, workshops, and interactive pop-up desks, all designed to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive high-value care and reduce waste.
Why?
The health community now recognizes fossil fuels as significant health hazards, contributing to an estimated 5.1 million excess deaths per year globally due to air pollution. The healthcare system itself contributes over 5% of Australia’s fossil fuel emissions, exacerbating climate-related health impacts.
However, we have an opportunity to reverse this trend. By decreasing emissions and improving our patient care delivery, we can make a substantial impact. Join us to learn how small, collective individual shifts can lead to significant, positive changes in our healthcare system and the environment.
When?
- Thursday 25th July Coffs Harbour Campus
- Thursday 1st Aug Port Macquarie Campus
Where?
UNSW / Hospital foyer & education rooms / Online option PMBH
Program
- 8-9 Hospital Symposium – Showcasing sustainable success stories10/10.30/11 Morning Workshops – 30mins. Practical. Relevant. Inspiring.
- 12-2 Hospital lobby Pop-up Exhibition – Meet the teams / Share insights
- 2/2.30/3/3.30 Afternoon Workshops – 30mins. With extra lollies.
- 5-6.30 Keynote Presentations – High impact solutions
- 6.30-7.30 Social drinks and nibbles
Speakers
LINE UP ACROSS BOTH DAYS
- Professor Ian Scott – Adj. Prof. Medicine QUT
- Distinguished Laureate Professor Nicholas Talley – Past President of the RACP, Past Editor in Chief MJA
- Caz Heise – Executive Lead, Sustainable Healthcare and District Director, Nursing/Midwifery/HSFAC
- Dr Simon Judkins – Past-President ACEM, Chair sEMCAN, Vice-President AMA Victoria
- Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE – Lancet Editor, Global lead in Health and Climate, Geneticist, Author
- A/Prof Sally McCarthy AO – Past President IFEM/ACEM, Critical Care, UNSW
- Francis Nona – Academic QUT, MPH, PhD research candidate, RN.
- Michelle Isles – CEO, Climate and Health Alliance. Trained Lawyer, Journalist, Hospital GM
- Craig Scowen / Thomas Bowe – Data and Performance Team – NSW Health Pathology
- James Katte – Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
- Danny Saunders – Manager, Sustainable Healthcare, MNCLHD
- Dr Brian O’Connell – Sustainable Healthcare, Dep Chair sEMCAN, Director CAHA, UNSW Conj. Lecturer
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