Article Supporting community-based responses to heatwaves On 3 September 2019, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) added their voice to the growing list of international health organisations declaring climate change a health emergency and calling for urgent government action on climate change on health grounds. Healthy & Resilient Communities, Hot Spots Initiative
Article Building resilience to heatwave in areas of socio-economic disadvantage In October 2018, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation launched its Hot Spots initiative, led by not-for-profit and community health organisations, to test the resourcing of local-level, cross-sector collaborations focused on addressing heatwave vulnerability. Healthy & Resilient Communities, Hot Spots Initiative
Blog | 24 Nov 2017 Building healthy and resilient communities With the festive season almost upon us, it is an important time to reflect on what it means to be part of a healthy, happy and cohesive community. Community plays a vital role in our wellbeing, providing a sense of place, purpose and belonging. Healthy & Resilient Communities
Article Healthy & Resilient Communities Insights from the Greater Melbourne Vital Signs 2017 report. Healthy & Resilient Communities, Research, Vital Signs