Coming events and more information of interest

We have previously discussed the psychological impacts of climate change and feelings of frustration, anxiety or depression over the lack of action. 

• The College of Community Psychologists is hosting a webinar led by Dr Susie Burke on 'Climate Emergency: where are we at and what can we do?'. 

It is primarily aimed at psychologists and health professionals but members of the public may also join. The cost is $65 for non-members but we have a promo code which may allow two of us to participate - contact Val if you are interested.

More on sustainable housing (see also the previous post):

• Renew is hosting an event  "Powering the Switch: Helping Victorians to get off gas & save money faster" on Wed 26th June, 6-8pm, at The Better Building Exchange, 427 Albert St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia. 

Lily D'Ambrosio, Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources and the SEC, will be the guest speaker, and afterwards there will be a discussion with Tim Forcey, author of 'My Efficient Electric Home', and founder of the Facebook group of the same name.

• If you can't make that one, Zero Carbon Merri-Bek will be hosting another event with Tim Forcey, My Efficient Electric Home Handbook talk on 9th July, 6-7.30pm, at Brunswick Town Hall.

• Reminder that Zero Carbon Merri-Bek also offers information and support on making your home more sustainable, including grants for low income home owners of up to $3000 for installing solar and up to $2000 for improving insulation and other sustainability features. 

• Reminder also that you can borrow an Infrared camera from Merri-Bek library to check on air gaps and cold spots in your home, as demonstrated by Chris at our last meeting. Induction cooktops may also be borrowed to try.

And finally for this bulletin, a reminder that if you don't want to click on links you can do an internet search on the relevant terms above for more info!