Do No Harm: Reflections on Healthcare

Do No Harm: Reflections on Healthcare is a public-facing exhibition advocating for planetary health consciousness; a concept which acknowledges the intrinsic link between human health and natural systems. By interrogating the harms of current healthcare practices and propagating known solutions, this project advocates for the urgent transition to a model of health which is socially and ecologically regenerative.

Guided by the First Nations knowledge systems crucial to sustainable reform, this exhibition highlights stories of resilience, innovation and the interdisciplinary collaboration required to progress. Further, DNH will include a series of academic events and workshops for deeper engagement of attendees throughout the week. Programme TBA.

Participating artists: Adedolapo Boluwatife, Tanishka Brahmanand, Kaanchi Chopra, Frankey Chung, Maria Koijck, Edwina Green, Professor David Karoly, Janet Laurence and Dr Bob Smith.
Creative Producers: Tanishka Brahmanand and Deborah Hart.

This project is the culmination of Dr Brahmanand’s Wattle Fellowship Action Project, supported by Australian charities CLIMARTE and Medical Pantry. DNH will also form the basis of an impact evaluation exploring Artivism as an intervention in shaping planetary health conscious attitudes and inspiring climate action.

Location: No Vacancy Gallery, 34-40 Jane Bell Lane (off Russell St)
Level 3, QV Building, Melbourne CBD

Open for public viewing: 27th October 2025 – 1st November 2025

Opening Event: 6pm 30th October 2025 

Come join us for light refreshments and a tour on opening night. We can't wait to have you.

Officially co-hosted by: CLIMARTE and The Wattle Fellowship
Supporting partners: Doctors for the Environment, The University of Melbourne and The Blackbird Foundation.

Banner Image: Maria Koijck, This is the waste of one operation, my operation… [Video still]. (2021, March 9). Mixed media installation, medical waste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w28M7wjIr6E