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Building momentum: Third Heatwave Safe Rentals campaign meeting plans summer event
Last week, renters and supporters came together for the third Heatwave Safe Rentals campaign meeting, to plan an upcoming summer event and discuss how we can take advantage of the Victorian Government’s inquiry into the rental and housing crisis. The campaign gained momentum with the addition of new supporters joining the meeting, united by a…
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What does the Victorian Government need to know about being a renter during a heatwave?
Sweltering Cities is making a submission to the Victorian Government’s inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis. About the Inquiry: The inquiry aims to uncover the underlying causes of the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria. The Legislative Council’s Legal and Social Issues Committee is spearheading the inquiry, and will examine the regulations…
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Sweltering Cities launches Cool Safe Spaces report
We’re launching our Cool Safe Spaces report on how, when and why people seek relief outside their homes on hot days. The data and stories in this report come from over 260 responses to an online survey and time spent speaking to public housing residents in Melbourne.
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Second renters meeting sets campaign priorities for heatwave safe homes
Last night, activists and supporters from across Victoria came together to decide on specific asks and tactics to win the Heatwave Safe Rentals campaign. Everyone who attended the meeting brought different perspectives to the table. One supporter stressed the urgency of minor rental fixes as a practical and immediate goal, while another supporter emphasised the…
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Why we love shade
Shade plays an important role in minimising the Urban Heat Island Effect and reducing heat related diseases. Higher tree cover means lower temperatures on the ground on hot days, as well as sun protection for people as we walk We believe that shade needs to be a much higher priority when planning our new developments…
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In the hottest suburbs in Sydney 70% of bus stops have no shelter or shade
Hundreds of people have submitted information about their local bus stops through our form or shared their bus stop with us via email or social media. Of the 596 bus stops in our first sample, we found that 70% of stops had no shade, no shelter and no seat!
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Campaign for heatwave safe rental homes kicks off online
This week activists and supporters met online to talk about the goals and strategies for the campaign to win heatwave safe rentals in Victoria. The group included renter activists, housing researchers, campaigners and curious supporters who all want to contribute to building a powerful campaign that will win better rules for heatwave safe homes in…
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Living in a hot home: Melissa’s story
A few weeks ago we spoke to Melissa who was generous enough to share her story of living in a hot home. If you would like to support our campaign to make sure all Victorian rental homes are safe in the heat sign our petition. Melissa is a renter who lives in Gippsland. She and…
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Helen’s story
Recently our Western Sydney Community Campaigner Kim met up with Helen, a Minchinbury resident who has lived locally all her life, brought up her family here and also works in the area. We always appreciate it when our supporters take the time to meet and share their stories with us. Helen shared her perspectives on…
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We’re hiring: Melbourne Community Campaigner
Sweltering Cities is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community campaigner for a part time role based in Melbourne.
