Staff Champion/Winner category

Distinguished Professor Tracy Levett-Jones is transforming nursing and midwifery education to address the climate crisis. In 2023, she established the Planetary Health Collaborative for Nurses and Midwives, now spanning 25 universities. Through innovative teaching resources, research-led advocacy and national engagement, Tracy is equipping current and future nurses and midwives to lead sustainable, climate-resilient care. Her leadership is building momentum across the sector and shaping how educators and practitioners prepare for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Tracey Levett-Jones

Impacts and Benefits

  • Founded a national collaborative now involving 50+ members from 25 institutions.
  • Developed a Planetary Health Knowledge and Skills Framework, adopted across multiple universities.
  • Created interactive teaching tools including a board game and simulation, used by 700+ students.
  • Integrated planetary health into a core textbook used in 22 Australian universities.
  • Led members to the Collaborative in writing 70+ publications and undertaking 15 funded research projects, mentoring 10 PhD candidates.

Leadership and Engagement

  • Member of the Australian Government’s Climate & Health Expert Advisory Group.
  • Co-convenor of the UTS Climate Change and Health Collaborative.
  • Recipient of a 2024 UTS Dean’s Award for sustainability leadership.
  • Key contributor to the Council of Deans’ Planetary Health Position Statement.
  • Active communicator through blogs, forums, and media, reaching 500K+ website hits annually.

Wider Societal Impact

  • Builds climate capability in Australia’s largest health workforce.
  • Supports graduates to reduce healthcare emissions and protect communities from climate-related health risks.
  • Aligns with national strategies and international calls to embed climate in health education.
  • Helps shift cultural and educational norms toward sustainability and resilience in healthcare.
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Staff Champion/Winner category

Distinguished Professor Tracy Levett-Jones is transforming nursing and midwifery education to address the climate crisis. In 2023, she established the Planetary Health Collaborative for Nurses and Midwives, now spanning 25 universities. Through innovative teaching resources, research-led advocacy and national engagement, Tracy is equipping current and future nurses and midwives to lead sustainable, climate-resilient care. Her leadership is building momentum across the sector and shaping how educators and practitioners prepare for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Tracey Levett-Jones

Impacts and Benefits

  • Founded a national collaborative now involving 50+ members from 25 institutions.
  • Developed a Planetary Health Knowledge and Skills Framework, adopted across multiple universities.
  • Created interactive teaching tools including a board game and simulation, used by 700+ students.
  • Integrated planetary health into a core textbook used in 22 Australian universities.
  • Led members to the Collaborative in writing 70+ publications and undertaking 15 funded research projects, mentoring 10 PhD candidates.

Leadership and Engagement

  • Member of the Australian Government’s Climate & Health Expert Advisory Group.
  • Co-convenor of the UTS Climate Change and Health Collaborative.
  • Recipient of a 2024 UTS Dean’s Award for sustainability leadership.
  • Key contributor to the Council of Deans’ Planetary Health Position Statement.
  • Active communicator through blogs, forums, and media, reaching 500K+ website hits annually.

Wider Societal Impact

  • Builds climate capability in Australia’s largest health workforce.
  • Supports graduates to reduce healthcare emissions and protect communities from climate-related health risks.
  • Aligns with national strategies and international calls to embed climate in health education.
  • Helps shift cultural and educational norms toward sustainability and resilience in healthcare.

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