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"Activating change through collective action for a healthier, sustainable future."

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 commitment to environmental sustainability and gender equity is deeply rooted in her experiences—from growing up in Florida amidst environmental challenges to pioneering initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond.

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"We need justice, equity and sustainability"

Bronwyn McDonald is Healthy Futures' new Energy Transition Campaigner, charged with driving the change from using polluting fossil fuels to renewable energy to help protect public health and our climate. Based on Awabakal & Worimi Land (Newcastle, NSW) she shares with us her motivations for joining our network of active health professionals.

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" I am very concerned about children’s mental and physical health"

Dr Suzanne Deed is a  General Medical Practitioner, Psychotherapist and Family therapist based in South Gippsland, VIC. As a GP working in the Latrobe Valley for many years it was her observation that there was an increase in severity and incidence of asthma and respiratory illnesses in children and adults compared to when I was practicing in Melbourne. Suzanne shares her climate change journey with us.

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"The health effects are being played out now"

Dr Malcolm Mckelvie is GP based in Yarragon in West Gippsland, VIC. He has seen first-hand the impacts that burning fossil fuels have had on his local community, both in terms of illnesses like asthma incidences and the mental and physical health impacts of natural disasters. He is fighting to protect the health, wellbeing and environment of his local Gippsland community. Malcolm shares his deep concerns for the climate crisis with us.

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"It is only with people power that we can enact change"

Bree Taylor is Healthy Futures' Organiser, working on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land. She is passionate about working with people, as "they listen to other people more than governments". 

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"I'd like to see a more collaborative approach to the problems we face"

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. 

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Meet Veronique

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 health perspective. Here Veronique shares some of her story.

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