Join us for an open planning meeting – on climate communications and more

Published on February 3, 2026
We don’t yet know how many Australians died or were admitted to hospital or became seriously unwell as a result of this summer’s extreme heat, nor the impacts upon health, disability and aged care services, and what more could have […]
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How to tackle hate speech in online health communities

February 3, 2026
Across Australia ordinary people seek advice on their health from social media peer support groups and other online communities. These therapeutic communities can be a positive influence on group members’ care and social networks when they are well managed. They […]

ICYMI: preventing catastrophe, healthcare under fire, VicHealth’s many friends – and impenetrable climate communications

February 3, 2026
From the Doomsday Clock to a movement seeking to reclaim the economy for people and planet, this week’s column brings wide-ranging news that is important for our collective health – global, national and local. The quotable? Walking away from VicHealth […]