HEAL Network ACT Community of Practice Meeting
Addressing the health impacts of climate change and environmental issues in the ACT.
Date & time
Date/time
12 May 2023 9:15am - 12 May 2023 1:30pm
Speaker
Speakers
Minister Rebecca Vassarotti, ACT Minister for the Environment; Heritage; Sustainable Building and Construction; Homelessness and Housing Services
Professor Sotiris Vardoulakis, HEAL Network Director and HEAL ACT Hub Leader
Angela Cartwright, Policy Manager at Asthma Australia
Tyson Powell, Caring for Country team leader at Ginninderry Conservation Trust
Professor Simon Haberle, expert in atmospheric pollen and related air quality issues at ANU
Dr Peter Tait, PHAA Fellow, GP and Senior Lecturer at ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
Dr Ro McFarlane, Assistant Professor in Public Health at the University of Canberra
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The Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) Network is a coalition of researchers, senior academics, policymakers, government professionals, NGOs, community groups, health practitioners, and other experts in the environmental and health fields. It is aimed at addressing the health impacts from climate and environmental change through targeted, co-designed research and translation into policy and practice.
Join us for for lively discussions on the following topics:
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Bushfire resilience, wood heaters, and air quality management in ACT
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Health system climate resilience and carbon footprint of health services in ACT
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Resilience and sustainability of built environments, e.g. heat resilience, flood resilience, energy efficiency, greenspace, rental homes
A workshop session for all participants will follow the panel, then lunch and networking will conclude the event (food and refreshments provided).
Location
Cultural Centre Kambri (ANU Building 153)
Tangney Road Acton, ACT 2601
-35.2766507, 149.1219398