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"I'd like to see a more collaborative approach to the problems we face"
July 04, 2022
Dr Ben Lewis is a GP based in Warragul (the traditional land of the Gunai/Kurnai people) passionate about helping his local community in Gippsland transition from polluting sources of power to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Read More ShareMeet Ursula
June 21, 2022
We chatted to our Regional Victorian Campaigner, Ursula Alquier, about what her motivations are to be a part of the movement to create a Healthy Future for Australian communities.
Read More ShareDonations matched - Double Your Impact!
June 16, 2022
One of our incredible supporters, retired neurologist John Merory, will match all donations made to Healthy Futures, up to a total $1000, before the end of June! Can you double your impact and make a...
Read More ShareMeet Veronique
June 09, 2022
Veronique Hamilton is a Mental Health Promotion Officer in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria. She is also one of Healthy Futures wonderful volunteers who regularly champions the climate action for health cause, especially from a mental...
Read More ShareNSW Clean Air Consultation
June 01, 2022
The NSW Government is updating its clean air regulations for the first time in a decade - this is your chance to speak out on behalf of people vulnerable to the health impacts of...
Read More ShareWin! AGL drops demerger plans
May 30, 2022
UPDATE: In late September 2022 AGL announced it would bring forward the closure of its dirtiest coal power station - Loy Yang A in Victoria's Latrobe Valley - by 10 years! This is another...
Read More ShareMedical colleges call for coal phase-out by 2030
May 19, 2022
Today five leading medical colleges have released an open letter to federal, state and territory governments and all energy companies to replace coal with renewable energy by 2030. The letter follows a call from the World...
Read More ShareHealthcare Action calls for Coal Phase-out
May 12, 2022
Media Release: As energy industry leaders congregate for the Energy Transition Summit on Thursday, some of Australia’s most distinguished public health advocates will be there to send them a clear message: coal and AGL’s demerger...
Read More ShareVIC Budget 2022: Just Transitions Plan is a Vital First Step
May 05, 2022
Media Release: Healthy Futures welcomes the Victorian Government’s $7.9 million dollar budget allocation to the Latrobe Valley Authority (LVA) particularly for their commitment to develop the region’s first Just Transition Plan. However, prominent health...
Read More ShareNew analysis shows early Loy Yang A closure would save lives
April 05, 2022
Media Release: Over a thousand lives would be saved by bringing forward the closure of Victoria’s biggest source of air pollution, Loy Yang A, according to estimates produced by Healthy Futures, an organisation of...
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