The environment is one of the most important players in determining standards of healthcare. Looking after each other means also looking after our one and only precious world. Ignite and Doctors for the Environment Australia have formed a partnership to work together to improve medical care in the context of growing environmental issues and climate change.
We'll keep you posted on what's happening. Be sure to check back here for more information. In the meantime, what on earth is Code Green?

Code Green is a campaign led by medical students and doctors for the healthcare field to tackle 'the biggest threat to global health this century'. Obstacles to good healthcare are already preventing sick people all over the world from accessing essential medical attention, and we, in conjunction with DEA and with your support, want to do something about it.
Wednesday, 3rd August; Building 15, Clayton Campus.
Its all too easy to believe that there's very little you can do to be a force for good and have a lasting positive influence in this problem-stricken world with its numerous shortcomings. Guess what? That's not true!!! Take action and express your opinions on the effects of climate change by writing letters to local politicians. Every person person makes a difference - we need your passion and your thoughts!
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