The Annual Beat the Heat Health Forum

Event Name The Annual Beat the Heat Health Forum
Start Date 29th Feb 2024 6:30 pm
End Date 29th Feb 2024 9:00 pm
Duration 2 hours and 30 minutes
Description

Thursday 29th February 2024

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Western Sydney University, Westmead Innovation Quarter

160 Hawkesbury Road Westmead

Presented by Western Sydney University’s Urban Transformations Research Centre in collaboration with Doctors for the Environment NSW, Hills Doctors Association and Sweltering Cities

This annual seminar will give the audience a systems view of the problem of Heat, but equally important the Solutions from those working extensively in the area.

SPEAKERS

  • The GP - Dr Kim Loo, Doctors for the Environment NSW, Hills Doctors Association
  • The Planner - Professor Nicky Morrison, Co-director, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
  • The Doctor - Dr Faraz Pathan, Heat Researcher Sydney University, Head of Cardiac Imaging and Cardiac Research Nepean Hospital
  • The Local Government Perspective - Judith Bruinsma, Western Sydney Regional Organization of Councils, Policy and Research
  • The Scientist - Frederico Tartarini, Sydney University, Heat & Health Researcher Incubator
  • The Economist - Dr Thomas Longden, Senior Researcher, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University
  • The NGO - Emma Bacon, CEO & Founder, Sweltering Cities

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