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Castle Hill Hospital: The UK’s First All-Renewable Energy Hospital Sets a New Standard in Sustainable Healthcare
December 10, 2024
https://www.healthyfutures.net.au/castle_hill_hospitalAround the globe, the healthcare industry is undergoing a transformation, and Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire, UK, is at the forefront. As part of the Hull University Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, this 610-bed...
Read More Share“Bridging Mental Health and Climate Justice.”
November 04, 2024
Lucy McLean (they/she) brings a unique combination of expertise and deep commitment to their role at Healthy Futures. As a clinical psychologist, Lucy’s work focuses on the intersection of mental health and climate justice,...
Read More ShareAsthma, Climate and Coal in the Hunter Valley
October 16, 2024
Blog post authored by: Lucy Lavery Healthy Futures Intern 2024 (Bach of Applied Public Health) Understanding Asthma: Causes, Climate Change & Economic Burden Asthma affects millions worldwide. It is a chronic respiratory condition that...
Read More Share"Building a future where health and climate justice are intertwined."
October 15, 2024
Ari Pickering (they/he) is Healthy Futures’ passionate Victoria Gas Campaigner, working tirelessly to address the health impacts of gas and accelerate Victoria’s transition to clean energy. Growing up in the foothills of Kinglake on...
Read More ShareMedia Release: Healthy Futures Urges $1.5 Million Federal Commitment for Hospital Electrification Feasibility Studies
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 More ShareDiscover Victoria's First All-Electric Hospital: Melton Hospital Set to Open in 2029
October 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...
Read More ShareHunter Valley Operations Investigation: No New Coal
September 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...
Read More ShareFrom 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...
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