The QNMU is proud to present a very special forum for members interested in creating a more compassionate, equitable and sustainable world.

Hosted by our special interest groups;

• Retired Nurses and Midwives
• Health and the Environment 
• Nurses and Midwives for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

The forum will include presentations on environmental and refugee issues and transitioning into retirement, plus a hands-on activity of planting a flower garden. 
Join us for an enlightening few hours. Lunch will be provided. 

Guest Speakers
Dr Martin Rice is Head of Research for the Climate Council, which provides authoritative, expert advice to the Australian public on climate change and solutions based on the most up-to-date science available. Previously, Martin was the Co-ordinator of the Earth System Science Partnership (ESSP) in Paris. Prior to working for the ESSP he was a Programme Manager for the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) in Kobe, Japan. Martin is an Honorary Associate, Department of Environmental Sciences, Macquarie University and has been published in peer-reviewed journals, books and reports.

Linda Lavarch is QNMU Director of Member and Specialist Services, a lawyer and member advocate in AHPRA and coronial matters. From 2011 to 2013, Linda was Chair of the Not-For-Profit Sector Reform Council, and between 2010 and 2012 she was a Project Co-ordinator with the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT. Linda was also a member of the Queensland Parliament between 1997 and 2009. During this time she held the position of State Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.

Elliot D’Arcy is a trade unionist who currently works as an organiser for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union. His involvement in refugee advocacy started with his grandparents, who resettled roughly 200 Vietnamese families following the war. Elliot tries to continue that legacy through his own refugee advocacy today. When the blockade began at the Kangaroo Point hotel earlier this year, Elliot helped reform the Unions for Refugees group, and is currently the Co-convenor.

For more information please contact Janet Baillie on 3099 3263
CPD hours - Participants may be able to claim a maximum of 1 hour for this forum. 

Stay COVID Safe - Remember to keep 1.5m between yourself and others, practice good hygiene and wash your hands regularly and stay home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath.