Course Access
ACIPC members are invited to attend the upcoming Sustainability SIG meeting which will be held on Thursday, 11 September at 2pm (AEST) via Zoom. This is a free event open to ACIPC members.
Topic: Understanding choices through Climate Literacy
Event Description:
Climate Literacy is in everyone’s interest. It informs peoples choices and helps build understanding of the relationship between the lives we lead and the world around us. In our professional and personal lives, we have many opportunities to make a difference – big and small. Knowing what emissions are, how to lighten our footprint and advocating for climate justice are key to the transformation needed to ensure a liveable planet well into the future. Knowledge is power and with it comes choice. Learn about the choices available to you today!
Speakers:
Nickey Ludkins became a certified Carbon Literate in 2019 with the Carbon Literacy Trust (UK). Her action plan was a pledge to inform and empower as many people as possible to become advocates for responsible consumption and production in the fight for the planet and environment. Before joining ECU, Nickey completed a Master of Science (Development Studies) from the London School of Economics, UK, and worked in an environmental consultancy focusing on water sensitive urban design (WSUD), indicating her pursuit of sustainability, the environment and social justice.
Jemma Freegard
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Infection Prevention and Control
Jemma Freegard is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control, with a strong focus on embedding sustainable practices into healthcare settings. In 2024, she became Carbon Literate after successfully securing a scholarship through South Metropolitan Health Service’s Carbon Literacy Program, further strengthening her commitment to climate-conscious healthcare.
As an active Green Ambassador at Peel Health Campus, Jemma plays a pivotal role in championing environmentally responsible infection control initiatives. She is passionate about bridging the gap between patient safety and environmental stewardship, advocating for practical, evidence-based strategies that reduce healthcare’s environmental footprint without compromising standards of care.
Jemma brings both clinical expertise and sustainability leadership to her work, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing conversation around greener, safer healthcare systems.
To register for the September meeting, please click here: sig-sustainability
For more information, please visit the Sustainability page on the ACIPC website: https://www.acipc.org.au/sustainability
Contact SIG Convenor: Karen McKenna, Infection Prevention and Control Consultant, Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control
karen.mckenna@acipc.org.au