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Media 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...
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...
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