Planetary Health Showcase - Program

PRESENTER & PRESENTATION DETAILS

Chair’s Welcome

Paul Klarenaar Director Population & Planetary Health, NSLHD

In the decades prior to his current appointment, Paul has led the emergence of population health promotion approaches focusing on healthy built environments, active transport and the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. Paul’s appointments include Australian Health Promotion Association Board of Directors, Sydney University Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, NSW Population Health Executive Council and NSW Healthy Planning Expert Advisory Committee.

Acknowledgement of Country and Koomurri dancers

Adjunct Associate Professor Peter Shine Executive Director Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health & Workforce, NSLHD

Peter is a Gomeroi/Gadigal man from north-western NSW. He is currently the Executive Director of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health & Workforce at NSLHD.

First Nations cultural performers represent the east coast sunrise ceremonial people. Connecting the east coast nations, our performers are able to showcase a vast area of different songs, dances and styles, which makes us stand out from other groups.

Open and launch of the NSLHD Planetary Health Framework 2024-2027

Adjunct Professor Anthony Schembri AM Chief Executive, NSLHD

Anthony commenced in July 2023 the role of Chief Executive of NSLHD, after nearly 10 years as the CEO of the St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney. Anthony holds Board appointments to the North Foundation, Sydney Health Partners, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association and Kolling Institute, and adjunct professorial appointments with University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, Australian Catholic University and the University of Sydney.

Keynote – Shifting health systems to sustainability: how do we do it?

Associate Professor Angie Bone Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Associate Professor of Practice in Planetary Health Angie is a senior Public Health Physician originally from the UK with extensive experience in responding to

The consequences of the human epoch on natural systems and human health are increasingly plain to see. Health systems are part of the problem and part of the solution. Meeting the needs of all peoples now and in the future AND within the means of the planet requires transformative changes in mindsets, cultures, policy and practice. But just how do we shift the system?

the health effects of high impact weather, researching effective measures to reduce health risks and increase population and institutional health resilience, and promoting sustainability in all its forms. She brought this knowledge to her role as the former Deputy Chief Health Officer for Environment in Victoria. Angie is passionate about promoting optimal and equitable human health, without harming, and indeed restoring, the natural systems on which our health depends.

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