Climate and Health Alliance

Huge win! ⚡️ The Federal Government has just announced a $2.3 billion investment to make household batteries more accessible. That means households could save up to $1,459 a year on their power bills. We welcome this health promoting, climate resilient policy—but there’s still more to do. Millions of people—particularly renters, low-income households and apartment dwellers—continue to face barriers to clean, affordable energy. We know that with solar, batteries and home energy upgrades, families can save $3039 a year on their power bills. That’s why the Renew Australia For All Alliance has been calling for a $5 billion investment to support those who need it most. CAHA is a proud member of the Alliance! ✨ Let’s keep going—no one should miss out on cheaper, cleaner energy. ☀️🔋 #ClimateHealth

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our recent Healthy Conversation on the health impacts of a nuclear future and the urgent need to move away from coal. 😷 If you couldn’t make it but want to learn how to effectively communicate this vital issue within your community or health organisation, our communications guide is now live on our website! Here’s what you’ll find in the guide: ✔️ Tips and key messages to remember when talking about the delayed coal phase-out ✔️ How and where to talk about the health impacts of a delayed transition ✔️ Ready-to-use social media copy You have the opportunity to reframe climate issues as public issues. Health is universally valued by all people, regardless of political preference or ideology, so calling for climate action to protect health is a powerful message. 📢 Download the guide here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gWy3KQdz

CAHA is committed to advancing healthcare in ways that protect both public health and the environment. That’s why we’ve proudly endorsed Healthy Futures (Au)'s All-Electric Healthy Hospitals Campaign, a coalition representing over 100,000 healthcare workers calling to electrify Australia’s hospitals with renewable energy. 🏥⚡🌱 Hospitals are among the largest energy users and fossil fuel consumers in the country, relying heavily on gas and diesel for heating, sterilisation and power. The healthcare sector contributes 7% of Australia’s total emissions, making hospital electrification a critical step in tackling climate change. What excites us about All-Electric Healthy Hospitals: 🌿 Cleaner air and healthier hospitals: Hospitals shouldn’t contribute to the very health problems they treat. 💰 Lower operating costs: Renewable energy is the cheapest form of power, allowing hospitals to reinvest in patient care instead of expensive fossil fuels. 🌡️  Stronger climate resilience: Electrification ensures hospitals can continue delivering care even during extreme weather events. The All-Electric Healthy Hospitals Campaign is already backed by leading medical organisations representing over 100,000 healthcare professionals. A strong show of support will help demonstrate the urgent need for government investment in hospital electrification. Join us in endorsing the campaign today 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebKC3HDc Together, we can make Australia’s hospitals cleaner, safer, and more climate resilient.

The federal election has just been called, and the next few weeks will be critical for securing transformative solutions that slash both power bills and climate pollution- like solar, batteries and electric efficient upgrades for all households.  That's why we're inviting you to join the online campaign launch of the Renew Australia For All campaign – a powerful collaboration between more than 70 social service organisations, unions, environment groups, community groups, faith groups, and industry working together to win a fairer, cleaner future for all people living in Australian. CAHA is proud to be a partner of this campaign! ❓ Renew Australia For All Online Campaign Launch  🗓️ Thursday 3 April  ⏰ 6pm  📍 Online via Zoom  RSVP 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdDVw6Tq

It’s been a big month for the Sustainable Healthcare team at CAHA, as we welcome another new staff member to the team. 🌿 Dave Chun is a Registered Nurse at a day oncology unit in regional Victoria. Before healthcare, he served as an infantry soldier in the Australian army and as a market gardener. He has a passion for climate change in the healthcare and the agricultural sectors. He recently completed a secondment as a sub-regional health service sustainability project officer, where he developed a sustainability framework to assist the health services in achieving their sustainability goals. ♻️🚑💪 As a Sustainable Healthcare Officer, he brings a focus on creating a climate-resilient healthcare system and developing strong partnerships within the global healthcare community. 🌏

Essential reading: The health impacts of the new 2050 coal led nuclear plan in Australia ⛑️ The document below presented by the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) discusses the direct health impacts to communities from the current alternate energy plan being posed to the Australian community in 2025. ⛑️ The assessment examined multiple factors including the physical and transition risks, co-benefits and direct health impacts to Australian communities. I was one of three specialist contributors on CAHA’s working group who assessed the current nuclear plan. ⛑️ The assessment briefing note below is highly recommended reading to understand the real human impacts of coal led energy policy. It was prepared by Dr. Thomas Longden and Professor Martin Hensher who presented their findings at CAHA’s healthy conversations event this week. Should you require more information please visit https://lnkd.in/gSC_recC or direct message me. Martin Hensher Thomas Longden Michelle Isles #energypolicy #climatehealth #climatechange #climaterisk

🎉 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome Forté Health as the newest member of Global Green & Healthy Hospitals Pacific! 🌱🏥 Forté Health is committed to making sustainability a core part of their mission. From compostable medicine trays to energy-saving lighting systems, they're proving that exceptional patient care and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Their membership strengthens our network, and we look forward to exchanging knowledge and insights to drive even greater impact together! 🌏💚 #Sustainability #GreenHospitals #GGHHPacific #CarbonZero

Our team continues to grow at CAHA! We’re excited to welcome Bianca Lau-Goodchild as our new Research & Partnerships Adviser. 🌱 Bianca is a climate change and public health researcher with a Master of Global Health and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. She brings a wealth of experience in supporting research partnerships and engaging stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to her role with us, she works part-time in health economics research at the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney. As our Research & Partnerships Adviser, Bianca will help foster collaborations with research and impact partners to further knowledge and drive action on climate and health challenges. We're looking forward to the impact she will make! 🌏🏥💚

⏰ One day to go! Tomorrow at 6:30pm AEDT, don’t miss our Healthy Conversation on the health impacts of a nuclear future and how it could delay the phase-out of coal by up to 25 years. 😷 Join our expert panel – Dr. Thomas Longden, Professor Martin Hensher, Dr. Catherine Pendrey, and Ben Munro – as they explore how the continued air pollution from coal-fired electricity would cause preventable harm to human health across Australia, leading to thousands of preventable deaths, premature births, and asthma attacks in children. 🚨 This is a FREE event! Register now and gain valuable insights to confidently discuss these critical issues in your community or healthcare organisation. Register 👇 https://lnkd.in/gfN5aj7R Let’s reject a nuclear future that prolongs coal for another 25 years and embrace the transition to renewable energy this decade for a healthier, more equitable, and just future. 🌍💚 Learn more about CAHA's campaign to end coal👇 caha.org.au/endcoal

Don’t miss CAHA’s Healthy Conversation this Wednesday, 26th March at 6:30pm AEDT, where we’ll discuss the critical health impacts of a nuclear future and the pressing need to move away from coal.😷 A panel of experts – Dr Thomas Longden, Professor Martin Hensher, Dr Catherine Pendrey, and Ben Munro – will discuss how a nuclear future could delay the phase-out of coal by up to 25 years. This would mean continued air pollution, causing even more preventable harm to human health across Australia. As Professor Martin Hensher says, “There is no scientific controversy over the health harms of air pollution; it has been one of the best understood examples of how industrial pollution damages human health for over half a century. Needlessly keeping ageing coal-fired power stations open for decades longer will cause thousands more Australians to die prematurely or suffer significant illness.” This discussion will arm you with valuable knowledge to speak confidently on these issues within your community or health organisation. 🌍💚 Register for this free event 👇 https://lnkd.in/gfN5aj7R Learn more about CAHA's campaign to end coal👇 caha.org.au/endcoal