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The purpose of the 5th annual SCHC forum is to share interdisciplinary work on advancing climate resilient and sustainable health practice.
Each session will be followed by an interactive panel discussion with the speakers.
Welcome Addresses:
- Prof Joel Negin, Academic Lead, Academic Excellence Program, Office of the Provost, University of Sydney
- Prof David Schlosberg, Director, Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney
- Prof Vicki Flood, Director, University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
Session 1: Community Contexts
- Dr Theresa Caruana, University of New South Wales, "Treatment access issues for people on opioid dependence treatments during the 2022 Northern Rivers flooding"
- Ms. Caroline Deen, University of Sydney, "Food security across the Northern Territory and Torres Strait Islands"
- Deputy Captain Glenn O’Rourke, NSW Rural Fire Service, "Community resilience for better bushfire responses"
- Dr Tonia Crawford, University of Sydney, "What can nurses do to enact health policies that aim to strengthen disaster preparedness?"
Session 2: National and Regional Contexts
- Dr Madeleine Skellern, Director of the National Health, Sustainability and Climate Unit, "National Health and Climate Strategy and Next Steps"
- Professor Xiaoqi Feng, University of New South Wales, "The Risks of Not Planting Trees"
- Dr Louise Woodward, Northern Territory Paediatrician, "Northern Australia - our very own fossil fuel 'sacrifice zone'"
- Nishadh Rego, Head of Climate, UNICEF Australia, presentation TBC
Session 3: Capacity Building Workshop
In the afternoon, there be a session from Professor Yuming Guo from Monash University host a capacity building session for HDRs and EMCRs on 'Environmental epidemiology and its application in climate and health research'.
