GP, Dr Damian Gill from Doctors for the Environment Australia, said: “The forum will bring together health professionals and member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, to discuss the urgent health impacts of climate change and what we can do to drive solutions.
“It will be an opportunity to learn, connect with local doctors and take action.“
Dr Gill, said: “As doctors, we see more heart attacks, cancers, asthma, mental illness and more ill-health, due to our worsening climate.
“We have solutions now that are better for our health, can protect our environment, can ease the cost of living and give us, our children and our grandchildren a safe future.”
Facilitated by rheumatologist Dr John Van Der Kallen, guest speakers will include:
Allegra Spender MP, member for Wentworth
Dr Cybele Dey, child and adolescent psychiatrist
Dr Shaun Watson, neurologist
Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025 Time: Doors Open 6.30pm. Commences 7pm Location: Bronte Surf Life Saving Club, Bronte Rd, Bronte
CESPHN is deeply committed to strengthening the capacity of primary care providers to implement environmentally sustainable practices.
To help address issues surrounding health and climate, CESPHN has developed a Green Practice Checklist for general practices and allied health services.
The Green Practice Checklist is one activity CESPHN is undertaking as part of our Climate Change and Population Health Implementation Plan. We are encouraging all practices in their sustainability journey and will provide you with the support and guidance you need.
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