Symposium Topic: Government Policy & Grassroots Initiatives to Drive Sustainability
in Hospital Systems

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe national and international climate policies (including Australia’s emission targets and the Paris Agreement) and their relevance to healthcare.
2. Recognise the role of infection prevention nurses and hospital staff in advancing sustainability through grassroots initiatives.
3. Identify practical sustainability strategies within infection control practice (e.g., glove use, waste
   reduction, procurement decisions).
4. Evaluate opportunities to engage with suppliers and colleagues to embed sustainability into everyday infection control practice.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER 

Sarah Ripley is a sustainability consultant and
healthcare leader with a background in perioperative
nursing and sustainability management. She brings a
unique blend of clinical experience and systems
thinking to the pressing challenge of climate
adaptation in healthcare. As a sustainability leader,
Sarah integrates environmentally responsible
practices across clinical and corporate settings,
prioritising both patient safety and long-term
ecological health. As a climate advocate, she leads
education, sparks dialogue, and drives systems
change, empowering the health sector to transition
from being part of the climate problem to becoming
a force for sustainable solutions.

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