Jo Walker

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, NOTHING is going to get better. Its Not. (The Lorax, Dr Seuss)

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

Curtin University researchers have found environmental DNA (eDNA) belonging to the elusive western pygmy possum on native flowers in the Great Western Woodlands between Esperance and Kalgoorlie in WA: https://t.co/X0UPxxO0SY
@CurtinUni

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

Wise words on #OneHealth - "Wildlife has always been important, perhaps more so now than ever. A healthy environment is the foundation for the health of all living things." - Dr Mark Schipp, November 2022.

[Climate and Health Alliance @healthy_climate]

Now on our website — CAHA's submission to the National Health & Climate Strategy.

#HealthyClimateStrategyOz #ClimateHealth

https://t.co/dwO1JciRRs

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

"El Niño increases global health threats that require a One Health response" read more via @BulletinAtomic: https://t.co/TBd65ZQRYc

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

WHA's Dr Simone Vitali teaching participants from government, industry and the rehabilitation sector how to collect evidence from an oiled bird and decontaminate birds as part of an Australian Marine Oil Spill Centre (AMOSC) training course recently.

[#LeadOnNCDs @WePublicHealth]

(4/4) 11 ways in which the #HealthyClimateStrategyOz can be improved:

📏 Align with and inform national health and environmental strategies
📖 Make terminology consistent

2 weeks until the consultation closes! https://t.co/9Mqa12ioBc

[#LeadOnNCDs @WePublicHealth]

(3/4) 11 ways in which the #HealthyClimateStrategyOz can be improved:

🗣️ Consult with affected communities
🎓 Undertake expert academic consultation
➡️ Outline how the Strategy will support coordination of initiatives
🔋Maximise current activities to reduce CO2 emissions

[#LeadOnNCDs @WePublicHealth]

(2/4) 11 ways in which the #HealthyClimateStrategyOz can be improved:

🎯 Set targets and timeframes for actions and implementation
⚖️ Include the human right to health & intergenerational justice as principles
🌟 Conduct genuine engagement with First Nations Elders & communities

[#LeadOnNCDs @WePublicHealth]

(1/4) What should #HealthyClimateStrategyOz look like?

Here are 11 ways in which the Strategy can be improved:

⚕️ Make the protection of population health and wellbeing the primary focus of the Strategy
✨ Have a clearly articulated vision and purpose

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

The Wildfire Futures Hallmark Research Initiative will be opening their Seed Funding round for 2023, looking to support innovative interdisciplinary research relevant to how we understand & live with future wildfires. Info session 11th of July at 10:30am: https://t.co/1WFYa7IGim

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

Today is World Zoonoses Day. Zoonoses are diseases which can be transmitted from animals to humans, and it's a reminder that the health of animals, humans and our environment is interconnected, so it's important we protect animal health to protect human health as well.

[Australian Chief Veterinary Officer @ChiefVetAus]

Read this report highlighting the recommendations of the @FAO's regional expert workshop “Enhancing national climate actions to reduce methane emissions in livestock systems in Asia & the Pacific”, detailing best practices, solutions & ideas: https://t.co/jl8hpszDcr @DAFFgov

[Wildlife Health Australia @healthywildlife]

Looking for a new-financial-year resolution? Why not join up as a member of Wildlife Health Australia! More info on our website: https://t.co/VZPHrCNRvH

[CRE-STRIDE @CRE_STRIDE]

The CRE-STRIDE project team acknowledge and pay our collective respects to Elders past and present and whom are on our project teams who are nurturing our future leaders from the ground up, gracefully educating and staunchly caring for communities and Country.

#ForOurElders

[Lowitja Institute @LowitjaInstitut]

After a lifetime of advocacy and resistance, Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue continues to promote Aboriginal and human rights through the legacy of her work.

As we reflect on her achievements, we also acknowledge the wisdom, knowledge, and resilience of all Elders.

[PHAA One Health SIG (moved to phaa-onehealth.bsky) @PHAA_OneHealth]

#OneHealth Webinar 📢 Wed 5 July
Strengthening One Health operations in countries for improved preparedness to emerging zoonotic diseases
21:00 AEST. Details & registration link 👉🏽
https://t.co/wT3nXvLS6Q

[Leanne @Elllsee]

Perfect morning in Queanbeyan showing support for a Voice to Parliament. ☀️

If you’d like to join this group sign up details are in the comments below 👇

Yes23
#voteyes

[First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria @firstpeoplesvic]

Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week 🖤💛❤️

It's been celebrated since 1975 and has celebrated our people. This year's theme is "For Our Elders". It's from 2 July 2023 – Sun, 9 July. Make sure to get down to some local NAIDOC events to show your support for your local Community

[Lowitja Institute @LowitjaInstitut]

Congratulations to Worimi man Professor @KelvinKongENT - NAIDOC Person of the Year 2023 for his dedication to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 🖤💛❤️ #NAIDOC2023 https://t.co/g2eHGGsO7A Photo: Dr K yarning to our members in b/w surgery

[Croakey News @CroakeyNews]

Hello. @AlisonSBarrett at #ComeTogetherForYes event on Kaurna Country. Ping us if you’re at a #Yes23 event today

#NAIDOC2023