Welcome to the Oceania regional community of practice
This is a connected, supported and engaged space that brings together the latest Connecting Climate Minds project outputs, events, news, resources and people working in climate change and mental health in the region.
Why Join Our Regional Community?
- Stay up to date with the latest climate change and mental health resources in Central and Southern Asia.
- Connect with other people across disciplines, sectors and countries interested in changing the landscape of climate change and mental health research and policy.
- Find opportunities to get involved: whether you are a researcher, policymaker, health professional, teacher, community organiser - your skills and expertise are needed.
Oceania research and action agenda
Oceania Regional Agenda
Regional priorities for Oceania
This regional agenda outlines priorities for research and action to address the mental health impacts of climate change in Oceania Regional Agenda.
Oceania Regional Agenda - Summary
Executive summary
An executive summary of the Oceania Regional Agenda, highlighting key priorities, recommendations, and action steps.
Innovative case studies across the region
Building Future Resilience and Preparedness in a Bushfire-affected Community: The Phoenix Project
The village of Ebor (traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr peoples) is located in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small, rural community with a population of around 150 residents, most of whom are farmers or pensioners. Surrounded by bushlands and farmlands, Ebor sits a
Climate change and the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Western Australia
The state of Western Australia (WA) was colonised by Britain in 1829. WA comprises 2.5 million km2 (one-third of Australia's landmass) with four climate zones (see Figure 1). WA has 2.66 million people including 89,000 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and 818,000 children and young p
Community Voices
Hear directly from community members about their experiences
James' Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Solomon Islands
A lived experience video: James' Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Solomon Islands
Faye's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Aotearoa /New Zealand
A lived experience video: Faye's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Aotearoa /New Zealand
Chloe's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Australia
A lived experience video: Chloe's Lived Experience story - Mental health impacts of climate change - Australia