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From Plate to Planet: The Impact of Plant-Based Diets
August 06, 2024
At Healthy Futures, we understand the profound relationship between what we eat, the systems that produce our food, our health, and the environment. Healthcare professionals across Australia have witnessed the transformative power of plant-based...
Read More ShareSouth Australia’s All-Electric New Women’s and Children’s Hospital
August 01, 2024
Adelaide is set to witness a healthcare revolution with the groundbreaking new Women’s and Children’s Hospital (nWCH). This ambitious project, valued at approximately $685 million, is not just about upgrading facilities—it’s about transforming patient...
Read More ShareDiscover Canberra’s First All-Electric Hospital Building Opening This August
July 10, 2024
Did you know Canberra Hospital’s first all-electric building is set to open its doors this August? This groundbreaking facility is demonstrating how sustainable healthcare solutions benefit both the environment and public health. Here’s what...
Read More ShareActivating Change: Delivering Our Methane Letter at Parliament House
June 19, 2024
"Addressing methane pollution isn't just an environmental issue—it's critical for public health," stated Rae Knopik, Fundraiser and Digital Campaigner at Healthy Futures, as she stepped up to Parliament House on a rainy Monday morning,...
Read More Share"Activating change through collective action for a healthier, sustainable future."
June 18, 2024
Rae Knopik brings a dynamic blend of passion and expertise to her role at Healthy Futures, where she serves as both Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser. With a career that spans continents and industries, Rae's...
Read More ShareToday: Health workers call on Bowen to Save Lives with Solar
March 26, 2024
Health professionals will gather today at 11am outside Parliament House in Canberra to deliver an open letter signed by 25 organisations representing over 50,000 health professionals, including the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners...
Read More ShareSolar Saves Lives
March 14, 2024
This weekend, Victorians like Linda, Alison, and Ester are set to face yet another period of extreme heatwave conditions. However, unlike most Victorians, Linda, Alison, and Ester also face an impossible decision; run the...
Read More ShareHealth workers calling for fossil methane emission reductions
November 22, 2023
Why are we talking about methane? Methane (CH4) is among the most potent greenhouse gases, largely due to its ability to keep heat in the atmosphere more than carbon dioxide (CO2) does, and methane...
Read More ShareMedia Release: Health workers welcome SEC investment in renewables
October 26, 2023
Healthy Futures and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) welcome the Victorian Government's announcement today detailing their significant commitment to rolling out renewable energy generation and supply via the State Electricity Commission...
Read More ShareWhat does El Niño declaration mean for health?
September 21, 2023
As the world enters the climate emergency, an intensified and unpredictable El Niño weather event has been declared in Australia. El Niño is a climate event originating in the Pacific Ocean, and that has...
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