Chats for the Goals: Healthcare Leadership for Sustainable Development - Advocating Climate Health and Equity in Policy and Practice

In this presentation, Dr. Aletha Ward will explore the critical role of healthcare leadership in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Emphasising the importance of raising healthcare professionals' voices in policy discussions, Dr. Ward will discuss framing climate change as a health issue and the need for integrating sustainable practices into healthcare organisations. Attendees will gain insights into how healthcare leaders can advocate for policies that support sustainable development, promote health equity, and ensure quality care for all communities, including First Nations populations. This session will provide valuable perspectives for students, staff, and the broader community on the future challenges and opportunities in healthcare leadership aligned with the SDGs.

About your presenter Dr Aletha Ward

Dr Aletha Ward is a climate health researcher and policy specialist, leading the national nursing policy response in climate health. Aletha is the climate health representative for APNA, and chair of the Climate Health Faculty for the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Aletha co-founded and served as the inaugural chair of Climate Action Nurses and received Fellowship from the ACN in 2023 for her contribution to climate health. Aletha was called as an expert witness in a senate hearing on climate change and intergenerational equity in 2024. Aletha is passionate about raising the voice of nurses and midwives across Australia, driving impactful change.