Climate change is not only warming the planet but also increasing humidity. This report focuses primarily on the broad category of extreme humid-heat events. The report’s main objective is to show that the impacts aren’t isolated: they cascade through societies, magnified by other climate hazards, such as storms and flooding.

This report synthesises the findings from a national knowledge series examining First Nations climate leadership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations across Australia. It draws on participant contributions from across Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, spanning remote, rural and regional contexts. The report's recommendations address four interdependent requirements.

Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a social and economic imperative. This report explores some models the community sector in Victoria already has in place for this vital capacity- and resilience-building work. Adaptation to climate change will not work unless it addresses the needs of the most imperilled groups.

This Australian survey explores people’s experience of heat in homes. It highlights the connections between housing quality, energy affordability, climate change and health impacts. It found 75% of respondents said they struggle to cool their homes. The report makes 18 recommendations. It calls for greater government intervention and support to help people stay safe in...

The fact sheet provides insights and statistical data on the health impacts of climate change in Gippsland, Victoria. It outlines the health impacts of climate change; projected changes for Gippsland; populations most vulnerable to health impacts; community perspective; geospatial climate vulnerability and risk map; response and resources.