climate change

Only 25% of older Queenslanders are aware of the risks heatwaves put on their health – new study

Mehak Oberai, Griffith University; Ella Jackman, Griffith University; Shannon Rutherford, Griffith University; Steven Baker, Griffith University, and Zhiwei Xu, Griffith…

Homelessness and climate change top concerns among older people

Over fifty per cent of older Australians consider climate change and homelessness to be significant issues, a new survey has…

Zero neglect by 2030 in aged care: opinion

Could aged care strategists learn from the recent shift in climate change strategy once leadersaccepted that our lives depended on…

Nurses call for climate change focus in preventive health strategy

Nurses, doctors, psychologists and dietitians are among the healthcare workers calling on government to recognise climate change in the National…

Public health physician discusses how hospitals can tackle climate change

This week climate change has been thrust to the forefront of national debate with catastrophic fires engulfing parts of the…

Save on public health, go green

The benefits of taking action on climate change now exceed the financial and health costs of further delays.  As a…

Election Focus: primary healthcare is critical

Nursing leaders have spoken out about a raft of issues including primary healthcare reform, and are calling on nurses to…

What is a climate-friendly hospital?

Hospitals are responding to climate change, but many nurses still don't understand the issue. By Teresa Lewis In response to…