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On Sunday, 25 August 2024, Future Sooner is holding a Citizen’s Inquiry to find out why so many people on the Central Coast have been diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses in numbers that are way above the national average.
“We have the evidence that proves that the closer you live to a coal-fired power station, like Vales Point or Eraring and their ash dams, the more likely you are to have chronic respiratory conditions, asthma, even cancers and learning disabilities.” said Future Sooner spokesperson Gary Blaschke, OAM.
“Are you, your family, or neighbours one of the 16.9% of people on the Central Coast suffering with three or more chronic health diseases? Does your child have asthma? Do you have a family member with cancer?
“If so, we need you to tell your story at our Citizens Inquiry.
“I’ve been diagnosed with three cancers. I was a surfer, never smoked or drank but I live
close to a power station and its ash dam. Where do you live?
“We’ve presented evidence that has never been challenged to the United Nations, the EPA, MPs, and NSW and Regional Health units. What has our government done? Told us that they have only been in power a year and are now very busy with elections.
“The Australian Cancer Atlas alone shows the Central Coast has incidents of cancers way above the rest of the country. Budgewoi has lung cancer at 109% above the national average.
“Our Citizens Inquiry will take a blow torch to the decades of successive government neglect and cover up of the damage done to the health of Central Coast residents from coal-fired power stations.
“But we need the real-life accounts from everyone living on the Central Coast and at Lake Macquarie who are suffering from a life-threatening health problem.
“Be part of the Citizens Inquiry. Tell your story. Appear at the Inquiry in person. Email your submission. We can also video you anonymously.
“With your stories and our facts, we can make the NSW government take action.”
Citizens Inquiry:
Date: Sunday 25 August 2024
Time: 1pm-5pm
Venue: Halekulani Bowling Club Budgewoi
Write a submission and/or present in person or be videoed: Email [email protected]
