A year of progress and change As 2019 comes to an end, newsGP looks back on what has been a significant year for Australian general practice.
Climate change is a health emergency, RACGP declares The college has joined other major medical colleges and organisations in raising the alarm over the current and growing impact of climate change.
How can GPs best prepare for bushfires in an ‘era of disasters’? At a time when Australia is facing unprecedented levels of fire danger, GPs have a vital role to play during and after a disaster.
Children will be hurt most by climate impacts on health Fires, floods, heatwaves, air pollution – the life of a child born today will be ‘profoundly affected by climate change’, a major new report has warned.
GPs to take to the streets over climate-health concerns On 20 September, millions of people around the world will take part in the latest global climate strike.
Queensland has most to lose from climate change – especially in health From floods to heat-related illness to dengue outbreaks, health is at risk in the country’s north-east.
Where does general practice sit in addressing climate change? The RACGP has released a position statement on climate change and its impacts on human health.
Doctors call for action on climate change ahead of election GPs are being urged to show their support for action on climate change by backing a child-focused campaign.
‘You start somewhere’: Raising awareness of planetary health An RACGP program led to Dr Tammra Warby’s role in creating an international educational document on planetary health.
Medical group supports School Strike 4 Climate Doctors for the Environment Australia described the planned demonstrations as ‘completely understandable’.