Doctors for The Environment Australia
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🌏Doctors working to address health impacts of climate change.
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It’s time to stop Santos gaslighting the Tour Down Under 🚴♂️🔥
There is no place for fossil fuel sponsors in sport.
#adelaide #TourDownUnder #fossilfuels #cycling
There is no place for fossil fuel sponsors in sport.
#adelaide #TourDownUnder #fossilfuels #cycling
January 16, 2026 at 1:45 AM
It’s time to stop Santos gaslighting the Tour Down Under 🚴♂️🔥
There is no place for fossil fuel sponsors in sport.
#adelaide #TourDownUnder #fossilfuels #cycling
There is no place for fossil fuel sponsors in sport.
#adelaide #TourDownUnder #fossilfuels #cycling
While fires still burn in the Otways, towns along the Great Ocean Road have been hit by life-threatening flash flooding.
As the planet warms, these wild swings in extreme weather will become more frequent.
To protect the health of our people & planet, our leaders MUST move us on from fossil fuels.
As the planet warms, these wild swings in extreme weather will become more frequent.
To protect the health of our people & planet, our leaders MUST move us on from fossil fuels.
January 16, 2026 at 1:27 AM
While fires still burn in the Otways, towns along the Great Ocean Road have been hit by life-threatening flash flooding.
As the planet warms, these wild swings in extreme weather will become more frequent.
To protect the health of our people & planet, our leaders MUST move us on from fossil fuels.
As the planet warms, these wild swings in extreme weather will become more frequent.
To protect the health of our people & planet, our leaders MUST move us on from fossil fuels.
NSW GP, Dr Sujata Allan, shares an important message about the health impacts of extreme heat 🌡️
#australia #heatwave #climatechange
#australia #heatwave #climatechange
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
NSW GP, Dr Sujata Allan, shares an important message about the health impacts of extreme heat 🌡️
#australia #heatwave #climatechange
#australia #heatwave #climatechange
💡Heatwaves are increasing in frequency and severity because of climate change.
We need to protect ourselves on hot days, and protect ourselves in the future by ditching the cause of this problem, Fossil Fuels.
Learn more here: dea.org.au/heat_and_health_factsheet
We need to protect ourselves on hot days, and protect ourselves in the future by ditching the cause of this problem, Fossil Fuels.
Learn more here: dea.org.au/heat_and_health_factsheet
January 7, 2026 at 2:42 AM
💡Heatwaves are increasing in frequency and severity because of climate change.
We need to protect ourselves on hot days, and protect ourselves in the future by ditching the cause of this problem, Fossil Fuels.
Learn more here: dea.org.au/heat_and_health_factsheet
We need to protect ourselves on hot days, and protect ourselves in the future by ditching the cause of this problem, Fossil Fuels.
Learn more here: dea.org.au/heat_and_health_factsheet
With temperatures exceeding 40 degrees across the country this week, it’s important to take steps to protect your health 👇
For health advice, contact your GP or ‘Nurse-on-Call’ on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, always call 000.
For health advice, contact your GP or ‘Nurse-on-Call’ on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, always call 000.
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 AM
With temperatures exceeding 40 degrees across the country this week, it’s important to take steps to protect your health 👇
For health advice, contact your GP or ‘Nurse-on-Call’ on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, always call 000.
For health advice, contact your GP or ‘Nurse-on-Call’ on 1300 60 60 24. In an emergency, always call 000.
Our ins and outs for 2026 👇
December 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Our ins and outs for 2026 👇
☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
☀️ Heatwave Alert ⚠️
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
Heatwave conditions are predicted for large parts of Australia this week. Extreme heat is known as Australia's 'silent killer', so it’s important to take steps to protect your health.
Read our heat and health fact sheet to learn more: www.dea.org.au/heat_and_hea...
DEA Statement following Bondi Beach attack.
If you need mental health support, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line: 13YARN (13 92 76)
Headspace: 1800 650 890
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
If you need mental health support, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line: 13YARN (13 92 76)
Headspace: 1800 650 890
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
DEA Statement following Bondi Beach attack.
If you need mental health support, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line: 13YARN (13 92 76)
Headspace: 1800 650 890
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
If you need mental health support, please contact:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line: 13YARN (13 92 76)
Headspace: 1800 650 890
ReachOut: reachout.com.au
The Victorian Government has committed to powering all public hospitals with 100% renewable electricity.
This commitment is a huge win for climate and health, and a crucial step toward reducing the healthcare sector’s environmental footprint.
Read our media release: www.dea.org.au/vic_dea_sust...
This commitment is a huge win for climate and health, and a crucial step toward reducing the healthcare sector’s environmental footprint.
Read our media release: www.dea.org.au/vic_dea_sust...
December 11, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Victorian Government has committed to powering all public hospitals with 100% renewable electricity.
This commitment is a huge win for climate and health, and a crucial step toward reducing the healthcare sector’s environmental footprint.
Read our media release: www.dea.org.au/vic_dea_sust...
This commitment is a huge win for climate and health, and a crucial step toward reducing the healthcare sector’s environmental footprint.
Read our media release: www.dea.org.au/vic_dea_sust...
With your support, our volunteer doctors and medical students can continue their vital work advocating for climate action to protect human and planetary health.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our End of Year appeal today: dea.org.au/donate
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our End of Year appeal today: dea.org.au/donate
December 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
With your support, our volunteer doctors and medical students can continue their vital work advocating for climate action to protect human and planetary health.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our End of Year appeal today: dea.org.au/donate
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our End of Year appeal today: dea.org.au/donate
DEA strongly supports the Greens' motion in the WA Parliament that would allow local governments to exclude gas connections from new residential and commercial developments, citing overwhelming evidence that gas appliances pose serious risks to public health.
www.dea.org.au/doctors_back...
www.dea.org.au/doctors_back...
December 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
DEA strongly supports the Greens' motion in the WA Parliament that would allow local governments to exclude gas connections from new residential and commercial developments, citing overwhelming evidence that gas appliances pose serious risks to public health.
www.dea.org.au/doctors_back...
www.dea.org.au/doctors_back...
DEA member Dr John Van Der Kallen has co-authored an important new journal article, examining the carbon footprint of rheumatology as a specialty and outlining practical steps that physicians can take to cut emissions and protect patient health.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
DEA member Dr John Van Der Kallen has co-authored an important new journal article, examining the carbon footprint of rheumatology as a specialty and outlining practical steps that physicians can take to cut emissions and protect patient health.
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Dr Kimberley Humphrey, an emergency medicine specialist representing DEA at COP30, jumped into action to help treat people impacted by the fire.
“It was terrifying...It’s like the universe is telling us something, which is: get on and do something”
Read more: reneweconomy.com.au/terrifying-f...
“It was terrifying...It’s like the universe is telling us something, which is: get on and do something”
Read more: reneweconomy.com.au/terrifying-f...
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Dr Kimberley Humphrey, an emergency medicine specialist representing DEA at COP30, jumped into action to help treat people impacted by the fire.
“It was terrifying...It’s like the universe is telling us something, which is: get on and do something”
Read more: reneweconomy.com.au/terrifying-f...
“It was terrifying...It’s like the universe is telling us something, which is: get on and do something”
Read more: reneweconomy.com.au/terrifying-f...
Join Doctors for the Environment Australia live from COP30 this Thursday the 13th Nov @ 7:30 pm AEDT for an up-to-the-minute discussion of all things health at COP30 Brazil.
Register here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_for_...
Register here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_for_...
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Join Doctors for the Environment Australia live from COP30 this Thursday the 13th Nov @ 7:30 pm AEDT for an up-to-the-minute discussion of all things health at COP30 Brazil.
Register here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_for_...
Register here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_for_...
We are calling on the Liberal Party to resist caving in to pressure to abandon net zero, as doing so will put Australian lives at risk.
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We are calling on the Liberal Party to resist caving in to pressure to abandon net zero, as doing so will put Australian lives at risk.
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
Today in the Newcastle Herald, DEA member Dr John Van Der Kallen explains why Australia urgently needs stronger environmental laws ⚖️🌳
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Today in the Newcastle Herald, DEA member Dr John Van Der Kallen explains why Australia urgently needs stronger environmental laws ⚖️🌳
THE SCARIEST THING ABOUT HALLOWEEN IS THE PLASTIC WASTE.
If you're celebrating this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste:
✅ DIY costumes
✅ Create a reusable Halloween treat bag
✅ Make decorations out of recyclable and reusable materials
✅ Source some plastic-free treats
If you're celebrating this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste:
✅ DIY costumes
✅ Create a reusable Halloween treat bag
✅ Make decorations out of recyclable and reusable materials
✅ Source some plastic-free treats
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
THE SCARIEST THING ABOUT HALLOWEEN IS THE PLASTIC WASTE.
If you're celebrating this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste:
✅ DIY costumes
✅ Create a reusable Halloween treat bag
✅ Make decorations out of recyclable and reusable materials
✅ Source some plastic-free treats
If you're celebrating this year, here are some tricks to cut down on your waste:
✅ DIY costumes
✅ Create a reusable Halloween treat bag
✅ Make decorations out of recyclable and reusable materials
✅ Source some plastic-free treats
Fake spider webs are made from plastic-based materials that don't break down easily. These decorations can trap, injure and, sadly, even kill birds, bees, and other insects.
Help protect the health of our wildlife by going plastic-free this Halloween.
Help protect the health of our wildlife by going plastic-free this Halloween.
October 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fake spider webs are made from plastic-based materials that don't break down easily. These decorations can trap, injure and, sadly, even kill birds, bees, and other insects.
Help protect the health of our wildlife by going plastic-free this Halloween.
Help protect the health of our wildlife by going plastic-free this Halloween.
Join Doctors for the Environment Australia and add your voice to a growing movement of medical professionals committed to bringing about positive change for our planet and future generations.
Doctors, join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health: www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
Doctors, join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health: www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
October 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Join Doctors for the Environment Australia and add your voice to a growing movement of medical professionals committed to bringing about positive change for our planet and future generations.
Doctors, join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health: www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
Doctors, join us today, just $100 annually for your planet's health: www.dea.org.au/doctor_membe...
Every donation, large or small, will go directly to ensuring DEA can keep standing up to fossil fuel giants like Woodside.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are so close to reaching our goal! Please share and donate if you can: chuffed.org/project/1455...
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are so close to reaching our goal! Please share and donate if you can: chuffed.org/project/1455...
October 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Every donation, large or small, will go directly to ensuring DEA can keep standing up to fossil fuel giants like Woodside.
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are so close to reaching our goal! Please share and donate if you can: chuffed.org/project/1455...
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are so close to reaching our goal! Please share and donate if you can: chuffed.org/project/1455...
The scariest thing about Halloween? The plastic waste! 🎃
Help protect the health of our planet by going plastic-free this Halloween.
Help protect the health of our planet by going plastic-free this Halloween.
October 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The scariest thing about Halloween? The plastic waste! 🎃
Help protect the health of our planet by going plastic-free this Halloween.
Help protect the health of our planet by going plastic-free this Halloween.
6. Dr Elizabeth Hu spoke on a panel at the Zero Waste Victoria Festival.
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
6. Dr Elizabeth Hu spoke on a panel at the Zero Waste Victoria Festival.
5. Various DEA Members + Friends fundraised for DEA by walking the Three Capes track in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
5. Various DEA Members + Friends fundraised for DEA by walking the Three Capes track in Lutruwita/Tasmania.
4. Dr Kate Bendall was a finalist (top 4) in the 2025 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, with
her Dose of Nature program.
her Dose of Nature program.
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
4. Dr Kate Bendall was a finalist (top 4) in the 2025 Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, with
her Dose of Nature program.
her Dose of Nature program.
3. Various DEA members + friends attended our Health + Climate Forum at Parliament House & Old Parliament House.
October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
3. Various DEA members + friends attended our Health + Climate Forum at Parliament House & Old Parliament House.