We're proud to be part of this open letter on climate change. For the sake of all of our health, let's help make the 2019 Australian election a stimulus for action on climate change. caha.org.au/federal_electi… #ClimateChange #ClimateElection Climate and Health Alliance

The WA health department is conducting an inquiry into climate change and health. A great opportunity to connect the dots between climate and health, and catalyse some important change! Here’s our submission. drs.org.au/submissions/su… Doctors for the Environment Australia Climate and Health Alliance

We have members in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth joining the #ClimateStrike this Friday. Will you be there? Climate change is a huge health issue.

Calling all “striking” health people in WA: DRS WA and Doctors for the Environment Australia and others will meet at the Myers side of Forrest Place at the Wellington St Corner at 11am on Friday.

💥 just 2 days left to sign parliament's largest ever e-petition 💥 urge parliament to immediately declare a #ClimateEmergency and respond accordingly. 339,070+ signatories… please sign if you haven't already, & keep nudging your friends and family! aph.gov.au/petition_list?…

“The situation has several health economists and policy experts questioning whether the private health insurance industry, far from being salvageable through reform, is worth saving at all.” theguardian.com/australia-news… #auspol

We applaud the passing in the WA upper house of the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation. We believe dying people should have the right to this choice. We also need to optimise access to quality palliative care. abc.net.au/news/2019-12-0…

It was practically a foregone conclusion once it passed the upper house, but it’s worth thanking the WA parliament for their passing of voluntary assisted dying legislation today. Now, let’s optimise access for all to palliative care... watoday.com.au/politics/weste…

We have made a submission to the WA EPA opposing the proposed Burrup Hub gas developments on climate and health grounds. Have you submitted? Consultation closes today. This page makes it easy: cleanstate.org.au/make_a_submiss… @CleanStateWA

Time for an integrated, comprehensive, equitable health system, and renewed attention to the social determinants of health, writes our president tim woodruff johnmenadue.com/tim-woodruff-c… #sdoh #auspol #COVID19

Why the cuts to ECG rebates for GPs? @GregHuntMP 's explanation doesn't stack up. We must defend access to important medical care - including ECGs. theconversation.com/why-is-the-gov…

Mobile phones can be a lifeline to health care for people in detention. Taking them away will harm mental for vulnerable people. Please sign this petition before it is presented to parliament tomorrow. action.asrc.org.au/phones-are-a-l…

Our latest press release, in which we call on senators to resist Peter Dutton’s plan to take phones away from detained refugees and people seeking asylum. How dehumanising. And how threatening to mental health. ASRC

Increasing private health insurance fees during a time when elective surgery has plummeted: is this about the interests of members or of shareholders? theconversation.com/private-health…

Doctors in WA: please sign this petition to protect WA forests. notimeforgames.good.do/savewasforests/ Another worthwhile initiative of Doctors for the Environment Australia

Our latest press release. In Australia, we’ll have fair access to vaccines, with vulnerable people prioritised. But for other medical and social needs? Not so fair. #sdoh #auspol

Media Release: WA health groups call for government to act on commitments on climate action to protect health Doctors for the Environment Australia Climate Justice Union Doctors Reform Society Western Australian Council of Social Service caha.org.au/wa_election_br…

Climate threat overlooked in WA election, say health leaders | Croakey croakey.org/climate-threat…

“Climate threat overlooked in WA election, say health leaders” — we must do better on climate action , for everyone’s health. (Thanks ⁦Climate and Health Alliance ⁦Doctors for the Environment Australia⁩ Croakey News⁩ ⁦Western Australian Council of Social Service⁩ ⁦Climate Justice Union⁩) croakey.org/climate-threat…

#WAVotes tomorrow! 🗳️ West Australians: Take this opportunity to vote for strong climate policies and protect our collective health. We sent every candidate a copy of our election briefing – read it here: caha.org.au/wa Doctors for the Environment Australia Climate Justice Union Doctors Reform Society Western Australian Council of Social Service