Employers have an important role to play in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change and improving the resilience and well-being of their workforce. This tip sheet was developed by the Health Action Alliance and reviewed by members of the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health. Download the Employer Tip Sheet.
The Forum will showcase health sector leaders across Australia and the Pacific who are decarbonising their operations, strengthening climate resilience, and actively working to improve health equity. CAHA look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to the forum — expressions of interest now open!
[EVENT] Join AMA (Australian Medical Association) for the fourth edition of the AMA-DEA annual webinar being held Tuesday 3 September 2024. Register Today.
[EVENT] 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). Register today.
Do you ever feel no one else cares about the #climatecrisis? New research shows that you are not alone. The good news is that far more people are concerned about climate change than we sometimes feel. Lujain Alqodmani, President World Medical Association adds her voice to hashtag#WeAreTheMajority climate action video.
Our colleagues at CAHA have prepared their 2024/2025 Commonwealth Budget Analysis and will be hosting a members roundtable on 26 July 2024, online and in Naarm, Melbourne.
Reuters report that The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favour of more than 2,000 Swiss women on Tuesday, affirming their argument that the Swiss government violated their human rights by failing to take sufficient action on climate change.
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Sharing this as a member of the TGA Post-market devices breast implant advisory group, for wider input. Please note the consultation will close on 26 March 2024.
Have your say. The HTA Review has been extended until 15 April 2024. This gives the committee more time to hold further public consultation and consider the feedback and material received.
COP28 Live Reporting by the BBC, edited by Dulcie Lee at COP28 in Dubai.
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