Pandemics are one of the biggest threats facing humanity. COVID-19 may have killed around 30 million people. Trends - from climate change and animal agriculture to bioengineering and AI - are conspiring to make pandemics more frequent and more lethal. In a worst-case scenario, a pandemic could lead to cascading collapses of critical infrastructure and supply chains, setting back human civilisation. 

The Australian government is currently inquiring into COVID-19 and asking how we could do better in the future. We’re worried that they’re focused only on preparing for the next pandemic, not stopping it from happening. This means we have a huge opportunity to shape Australia’s pandemic prevention policy for the next decade, including the design of the new Centre for Disease Control. 

Writing a submission to the inquiry is easier than you might think. In less than two hours, you can write an evidence-based and impactful submission with guidance and support from Good Ancestors at this free workshop.

What to expect:

• You will learn about the COVID-19 inquiry and what you can do to be heard
• You will learn about practical and impactful interventions to reduce the risks of future pandemics
• You will prepare and lodge your own submission to the inquiry, with help from Good Ancestors and other attendees

Because this is a workshop, it’s essential that you bring a laptop. We’ll make sure there’s wifi and power and food to keep you going!