enliven is working with 5 multicultural community ambassadors to build climate resilience among priority language groups across Cardinia Shire, City of Casey, and City of Greater Dandenong. These Multicultural Heat Heroes have been working with enliven to co-design and deliver heat health messaging across a spectrum of culturally appropriate formats and forums.
The project aims to increase climate resilience by achieving the following goals:
- Improved heat health knowledge and behaviour
- Reduced health disparities
- Development of culturally relevant resources and support
- Enhanced resilience of community members to support their own health during heatwaves
- Strong collaboration and partnerships between community groups, community organisations, health agencies, local government, and multicultural service providers
Project activities are primarily focused on community engagement, community consultation, education and information sessions, resource development, and an end of year Be Well Stay Well in the Heat community event.
Check them out here:
https://www.enlivenvictoria.org/multicultural-heat-heroes