The health sector - led campaign to realise Australia's national Strategy on health and climate change.

This article outlines some of the key stages in a long-running and groundbreaking campaign for a national strategy on climate and health for Australia. It is hoped this account will be a source of inspiration for others seeking to accelerate climate action in ways that protect and promote health and wellbeing. A multi-pronged approach combining policy development and advocacy, inside track campaigning, movement building, grassroot engagement, and public communications formed the key elements of the campaign.