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 below

Participating artists: Adedolapo Boluwatife, Tanishka Brahmanand, Kaanchi Chopra, Frankey Chung, Maria Koijck, Dr Liz Hu, 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

Additional workshops and events in the space:

Bleed Lightly – 28 October, 6pm
An educational and stigma-free conversation about the environmental impacts of menstrual waste and sustainable period products.

Climate Health Writing – 29 October, 6pm
A small and collaborative workshop to explore climate, health and writing with dedicated time to write something of your own.

Bee the Change  – 31 October, 4:30pm
An interactive, hands-on workshop inviting participants to explore the fascinating world of Australia’s native bees and take practical action for biodiversity.

Growing with Country – 31 October, 7pm
The launch of ‘Growing with Country: A Guide for Gardening with Native Edibles on Dja Dja Wurrung Country’.

 For all Event details and to RSVP to workshops please click here.