Melissa Sweet
@melissasweetdr.bsky.social
Journalist sharing news on health in all policies, First Nations health, health equity, social determinants of health and climate justice. Based in Australia, and providing local, national and global coverage. Editor in Chief, Croakey Health Media (NFP)
As we head to #COP30, check out all the #ClimateHealthMatters reading at @croakeynews.bsky.social – & there's more to come too!
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#ClimateHealthSummit25
#HEAL2025
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#ClimateHealthSummit25
#HEAL2025
November 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
As we head to #COP30, check out all the #ClimateHealthMatters reading at @croakeynews.bsky.social – & there's more to come too!
www.croakey.org
#ClimateHealthSummit25
#HEAL2025
www.croakey.org
#ClimateHealthSummit25
#HEAL2025
Dare to be better – a timely call to action ahead of COP30 – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/dare-to-be-b...
#ClimateHealthSummit25
#ClimateHealthSummit25
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Dare to be better – a timely call to action ahead of COP30 – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/dare-to-be-b...
#ClimateHealthSummit25
#ClimateHealthSummit25
And the rain came down
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 AM
And the rain came down
Addressing inequity will improve quality of care: landmark radiology conference hears how it’s done – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/addressing-i...
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Addressing inequity will improve quality of care: landmark radiology conference hears how it’s done – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/addressing-i...
'Breaking the inequality-pandemic cycle: Building true health security in a global age'
New report from the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics
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New report from the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics
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November 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
'Breaking the inequality-pandemic cycle: Building true health security in a global age'
New report from the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics
www.unaids.org/sites/defaul...
New report from the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS & Pandemics
www.unaids.org/sites/defaul...
And that's a wrap on this week's @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin.
The theme is: "Fighting for health"
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The theme is: "Fighting for health"
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October 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
And that's a wrap on this week's @croakeynews.bsky.social bulletin.
The theme is: "Fighting for health"
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The theme is: "Fighting for health"
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We need to talk about this issue more – and also plan for it
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Reporting from #ClimateHealthSummit25
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Reporting from #ClimateHealthSummit25
October 30, 2025 at 7:06 AM
We need to talk about this issue more – and also plan for it
www.croakey.org/learning-fro...
Reporting from #ClimateHealthSummit25
www.croakey.org/learning-fro...
Reporting from #ClimateHealthSummit25
Latest #ICYMI: farewelling a legend, Conference Watch, global health wins and losses, and a focus on young people – Croakey Health Media
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October 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Latest #ICYMI: farewelling a legend, Conference Watch, global health wins and losses, and a focus on young people – Croakey Health Media
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www.croakey.org/icymi-farewe...
A call for justice and survival – ambitious blueprint launches for climate and health action across the Western Pacific
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October 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
A call for justice and survival – ambitious blueprint launches for climate and health action across the Western Pacific
www.croakey.org/a-call-for-j...
www.croakey.org/a-call-for-j...
Weaving diverse knowledges into climate action for better health – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/weaving-dive...
#HEAL2025 preview by @mariemcinerney.bsky.social
#HEAL2025 preview by @mariemcinerney.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Weaving diverse knowledges into climate action for better health – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/weaving-dive...
#HEAL2025 preview by @mariemcinerney.bsky.social
#HEAL2025 preview by @mariemcinerney.bsky.social
Never miss an edition!
#TheZap: comprehensive health and aged care update, plus important consultations now open - by @charlesmk.bsky.social
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#TheZap: comprehensive health and aged care update, plus important consultations now open - by @charlesmk.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Never miss an edition!
#TheZap: comprehensive health and aged care update, plus important consultations now open - by @charlesmk.bsky.social
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#TheZap: comprehensive health and aged care update, plus important consultations now open - by @charlesmk.bsky.social
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Latest edition of #TheHealthWrap puts a big focus on the social and political determinants of health - by @lrussellwolpe.bsky.social
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#SDOH
#GlobalHealth
#publichealth
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#SDOH
#GlobalHealth
#publichealth
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Latest edition of #TheHealthWrap puts a big focus on the social and political determinants of health - by @lrussellwolpe.bsky.social
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#SDOH
#GlobalHealth
#publichealth
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#SDOH
#GlobalHealth
#publichealth
Productivity Commission urged to ditch economic growth mindset, for the sake of our health and planet – latest in the #PlanetaryHealthEquity series
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#AusPol
#HiAP
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#HiAP
October 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Productivity Commission urged to ditch economic growth mindset, for the sake of our health and planet – latest in the #PlanetaryHealthEquity series
www.croakey.org/productivity...
#AusPol
#HiAP
www.croakey.org/productivity...
#AusPol
#HiAP
Learning from experience: how health services and staff respond during climate disasters – @mariemcinerney.bsky.social reports from #ClimateHealthSummit25
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#AusPol
www.croakey.org/learning-fro...
#AusPol
October 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Learning from experience: how health services and staff respond during climate disasters – @mariemcinerney.bsky.social reports from #ClimateHealthSummit25
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#AusPol
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#AusPol
@mariemcinerney.bsky.social reports for Croakey Conference News Service:
The #ClimateHealthSummit25 yesterday dug deep and wide on international, national & local issues, set to a tense backdrop of the Gold Coast experiencing wild weather, power outages, extreme heat & bushfire smoke.
The #ClimateHealthSummit25 yesterday dug deep and wide on international, national & local issues, set to a tense backdrop of the Gold Coast experiencing wild weather, power outages, extreme heat & bushfire smoke.
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
@mariemcinerney.bsky.social reports for Croakey Conference News Service:
The #ClimateHealthSummit25 yesterday dug deep and wide on international, national & local issues, set to a tense backdrop of the Gold Coast experiencing wild weather, power outages, extreme heat & bushfire smoke.
The #ClimateHealthSummit25 yesterday dug deep and wide on international, national & local issues, set to a tense backdrop of the Gold Coast experiencing wild weather, power outages, extreme heat & bushfire smoke.
With plans for the Australian Centre for Disease Control in the news this week, here is our archive of related stories. Check them out!
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www.croakey.org/category/pub...
October 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
With plans for the Australian Centre for Disease Control in the news this week, here is our archive of related stories. Check them out!
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
www.croakey.org/category/pub...
Many voters can’t spot political misinformation – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/many-voters-...
October 24, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Many voters can’t spot political misinformation – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/many-voters-...
“Not in our name” – doctors call out silencing over Gaza
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Jason Staines reports from @australiainstitute.org.au webinar this week
www.croakey.org/not-in-our-n...
Jason Staines reports from @australiainstitute.org.au webinar this week
October 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
“Not in our name” – doctors call out silencing over Gaza
www.croakey.org/not-in-our-n...
Jason Staines reports from @australiainstitute.org.au webinar this week
www.croakey.org/not-in-our-n...
Jason Staines reports from @australiainstitute.org.au webinar this week
Public hospital health and safety reforms vital despite funding crisis – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/public-hospi...
October 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Public hospital health and safety reforms vital despite funding crisis – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/public-hospi...
If we want a better health system, we must get behind our peak organisations
www.croakey.org/if-we-want-a...
www.croakey.org/if-we-want-a...
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
If we want a better health system, we must get behind our peak organisations
www.croakey.org/if-we-want-a...
www.croakey.org/if-we-want-a...
Rising temperatures highlight urgent need to ensure safe housing, especially for renters – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/rising-tempe...
#HeatwaveHealth
#Housing
#HeatwaveHealth
#Housing
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Rising temperatures highlight urgent need to ensure safe housing, especially for renters – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/rising-tempe...
#HeatwaveHealth
#Housing
#HeatwaveHealth
#Housing
A call to action from GPs at cohealth as community members gather for an emergency meeting this afternoon at Fitzroy Town Hall.
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www.croakey.org/who-will-car...
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A call to action from GPs at cohealth as community members gather for an emergency meeting this afternoon at Fitzroy Town Hall.
www.croakey.org/who-will-car...
www.croakey.org/who-will-car...
Trump’s new McCarthyism, and what it means for Australia – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/trumps-new-m...
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Trump’s new McCarthyism, and what it means for Australia – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/trumps-new-m...
October 24, 2025 at 4:12 AM