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With the theme ‘Working towards a net zero emissions, climate resilient, equitable and environmentally sustainable healthcare sector: ensuring good health for all', the Greening the Healthcare Sector Forum is for anyone interested in improving the environmental footprint of healthcare (including aged care) and fostering a healthy future for people and the planet.

25 health and medical groups have today released a joint statement calling on the Federal and NSW governments to respond to the public health emergency in NSW created by the ongoing air pollution from bushfire smoke.

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to the health of people in Australia and across the world. ACHSM joins other organisations to call on all political parties and candidates in the upcoming federal election to publicly recognise the significant and profound health impacts of climate change to Australian people and take action now.