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We are an NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence that brings together leading Australian researchers in air quality and health. www.safeair.org.au

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Register now for the Centre for Safe Air's November webinar utas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

13.11.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Huge congratulations to Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, Chief Investigator at the Centre for Safe Air, on receiving the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science! πŸ‘πŸŒπŸ’¨ #PrimeMinistersPrize #CleanAir #PublicHealth #SafeAir

12.11.2025 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are looking forward to this webinar next week with Dr Justin Boyle and Dr Hannah Morrice! Register now to attend: utas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

09.10.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Early bird registration forour landmark conference ends tomorrow – don’t miss out!

Early bird registration forour landmark conference ends tomorrow – don’t miss out!

Early bird registration for our landmark conference Safer shared air: Making the invisible visible ends tomorrow - don’t miss out!

πŸ—“ Thursday 6th November
πŸ“ Parliament House, Canberra & online
🎟 Learn more and register: bit.ly/ssa-2025

#SaferSharedAir #MakingTheInvisibleVisible #IAQ #Inclusion

08.10.2025 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now to attend the Centre for Safe Air's October webinar, Climate and air: risks and solutions. utas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

02.10.2025 06:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A reminder from the United Nations on this International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies www.un.org/en/observanc...

CSA is calling for Oz to develop a national health & clean air strategy. With > 3000 deaths and many more suffering air pollution related illnesses each year, we have a lot to gain.

06.09.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now for our September webinar, 'Traffic, cars and air' Presented by Dr NicolΓ‘s Borchers Arriagada –University of Tasmania & Jason Smith – Program Director, Real World Testing, Australian Automobile Association utas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

05.09.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.

Professor Fay Johnston said Centre for Safe Air research showed "traffic pollution is the single-most important source of air pollution".

"If we're wanting to reduce chronic heart disease and illness and deaths, traffic pollution is a good place to look."

#AirPollution #AirQuality #CleanAir

22.08.2025 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now for our August webinar, 'Gases and air' πŸ’¨πŸ”₯ with Dr Kathryn Emmerson (CSIRO) and Dr Nigel Goodman (University of Canberra)
utas.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CleanAir #SaferAir #AirQuality

11.08.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A burning issue: why it’s time to ditch the wood-fired heater and opt for eco alternatives Wood burning is one of the biggest sources of fine particulate pollution in Australia. Here are ways to reduce emissions and improve your health

β€œWhen people think of pollution they often picture smokestacks, vehicle exhaust and coal-fired power stations, but wood heaters pollute more fine particulate matter into the air we breathe than any of these sources,” said Professor Fay Johnston. #airquality #cleanair #electrification

10.08.2025 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Australia hasn't adopted NZ's solution to wood smoke pollution A new generation of low-emission wood heaters that produce a fraction of the particulate pollution of current models could save lives by improving air quality, researchers say.

Australian wood heater standards do not reflect how much air pollution they produce.

As a result, Dr John Todd said, new wood heaters were up to 10 times more polluting than the standards suggested.

www.abc.net.au/news/science...

#CleanAir #AirPollution #SafeAir

07.08.2025 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FireLab3 ignites world-leading research in climate, fire and air quality

Read more: www.utas.edu.au/about/news-a...

04.08.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FireLab3 combines three crucial research capabilities:

πŸ”₯ 🌿 A flammability lab to conducting assessments of plant flammability,

πŸ”₯ πŸͺ΅ A bioenergy lab to test domestic wood heater emissions, and

πŸ’¨ 😷 an exposure lab to simulate controlled smoke and temperature exposures

04.08.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
FireLab3 Launch Seminar
YouTube video by Centre for Safe Air FireLab3 Launch Seminar

The Centre for Safe Air was delighted to launch FireLab3, a globally-significant research facility for the study of bushfires, plant flammability, smoke emissions, air pollution and human health at the University of Tasmania.

Watch the launch seminar: youtu.be/mpFb_eY8eXI

04.08.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wood heater smoke is a silent killer but one city tops the list Wood heaters are estimated to be responsible for more pollution-related deaths than all the cars on our roads. This national map shows which areas are affected the most.

🚨 New research from the Centre for Safe Air reveals wood heater smoke causes more deaths than car pollution in Australiaβ€”729 lives lost yearly. A national map shows where the risk is highest. #AirPollution #PublicHealth #SafeAir

27.07.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Healthy Air Healthy Lives Study is being led by researchers at the University of Melbourne to develop communication materials.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are asking you to contribute to (1) a 60-minute focus group discussion with other health care providers, either in-person or online, to share your perspectives; and (2) a 120-minute follow-up discussion 3-4 months later to provide your feedback on the development of health information.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŒΈπŸ„We know that health care providers and educators are crucial in supporting people experiencing respiratory health issues, but we’re not sure what your information needs are in relation to the role of pollen and fungi on health.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

βœ‰οΈβ˜ŽοΈTo register your interest in this study and find out more, please contact Dr Sabrina Idrose or Dr Rachel Tham (healthy-airstudy@unimelb.edu.au) or phone (03) 9035 6074.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Your participation will help us understand your perspectives, current knowledge (and gaps) and future knowledge needs on the role of pollen and fungi on health, especially on susceptible people.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ©ΊAre you a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or asthma educator? We are looking for health professionals like you to participate in our Healthy Air Healthy Lives Study.

09.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now for our July webinar on 'Winter Air' featuring Professor Fay Johnston and Dr Ben Ewald πŸ”₯πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈπŸ˜·https://utas.zoom.us/.../register/WN_D88RO85qSm6RTqhZXpfIFg

07.07.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Registrations are still open for next Monday's exciting webinar! Please share with your networks.

20.06.2025 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Australian classrooms have worse air quality protections than many pet shelters and greenhouses Efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of children in childcare centres and schools could learn from air quality measures

As Australia enters peak flu season, we ask why Australian schools have lower standards for air quality monitoring, ventilation and filtration than many greenhouses and pet shelters. www.croakey.org/australian-c... @croakeynews.bsky.social

19.06.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Register now for our June webinar, 'Air and the law', featuring excellent speakers from Climate and Health Alliance, Environment Protection Authority Victoria and RMIT. More information and registration here: utas.zoom.us/.../register...

12.06.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Register now to attend our May webinar: 'Mapping air'πŸŒπŸ’¨https://utas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZN3wn66wTzeeQ8q0-pc6QA

08.05.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🏑 Live in Penrith? Have asthma or live with someone who does?

We’re inviting households to take part in an important indoor air quality and health study this winter.
Scan the QR code in the image or reach out to us via heal@canberra.edu.au to express interest.
#AsthmaAwareness #publichealth

14.04.2025 05:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open letter - Centre for Safe Air Australia needs a National Clean Air Strategy. An open letter to all 2025 Federal Election candidates.

πŸ’ͺAdd your name before Election Day to show your support for a National Clean Air Strategy. www.safeair.org.au/open-letter

01.05.2025 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸŽ‰50% of candidates supporting the letter were Greens, 35% were Independents and 15% were Labor.

01.05.2025 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘·β€β™€οΈ Federal Government Ministers are among 46 Federal Election candidates to have endorsed the Open Letter

01.05.2025 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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