Nurses And Midwives Gone Green? NSWNMA Environmental Health Seminar Highlights
This Environmental Health Seminar for Nurses and Midwives was held at the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) in April this year, where health professionals came together to tackle the big...
View ArticleICN calls for nursing leadership on climate change
The International Council of Nurses is calling for urgent action on climate change.
View ArticleFuture hay fever seasons will be worse thanks to climate change
It’s now late spring, with summer just around the corner, and many people with hay fever suffer at this time of year in Australia. Although the cause of this suffering is invisible to us, it is...
View ArticleSydney Climate Health Champions Workshop: THIS WEEKEND
Following the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association’s recent Environmental Health Seminar earlier this month, a further education opportunity has arisen, facilitated by the Climate and Health Alliance...
View Article“This is why we want controls on air pollution”: Tackling air pollution on...
This World Environment Day, the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association’s (NSWNMA) Janet Roden writes about the need for stricter air pollution controls to protect the environment and health of our...
View ArticleThe rise of ‘eco-anxiety’: climate change affects our mental health, too
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) recently declared climate change a health emergency, reflecting similar positions taken by a growing list of peak medical bodies around the world. The AMA’s...
View ArticleHow rising temperatures affect our health
Global warming is accelerating, driven by the continuing rise in greenhouse gas emissions. Australia’s climate has warmed by just over 1°C since 1910, with global temperatures on course for a 3-5°C...
View Article“Mr Morrison, I lost my home to bushfire. Your thoughts and prayers are not...
Fires of unprecedented number and ferocity are today raging in New South Wales and Queensland. Residents in some regions woke to news that the fire danger was “catastrophic”. Rural fire chief Shane...
View ArticleTo keep heatwaves at bay, aged care residents deserve better quality homes
With rising temperatures, surging power prices and an ageing population, there are challenging times ahead in terms of looking after our most vulnerable elderly citizens. But my research suggests that...
View ArticleHelping asthma patients prepare for summer
Living well with asthma and allergies over summer can be challenging for patients but by arming them with the correct advice you can help alleviate their symptoms and ensure they stay safe. National...
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