Climate change is the number one threat to our health. Healthy Futures is a network of health professionals, students and community members taking climate action. Together we raise awareness of the health impacts of climate change and fossil fuels, we campaign for meaningful change and we take action to ensure all Australians can thrive with access to clean air, clean energy and a safe climate.
October 08, 2024
Healthy Futures, alongside leading health and climate experts, is calling on the Australian Government to commit $1.5 million in the 2025/2026 budget to fund feasibility studies for the electrification of nine hospitals across Australia.
Read MoreOctober 04, 2024
The construction for Victoria's first fully all-electric hospital is set to begin this year. The Melton Hospital will be a groundbreaking facility, that will demonstrate how sustainable healthcare solutions benefit both the environment and public health. Here's what we know about the new facility:...
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
Blog post authored by: Lucy Lavery Healthy Futures Intern 2024 (Bach of Applied Public Health) Do You Know What the Hunter Valley Operations Is Doing to Our Future? The Hunter Valley Operation (HVO) is a large coal mining project in mid-NSW. It consists of...
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