Climate stories

I am deeply grateful to the Uncles and to Grata for taking on this case for the good of us all.

Sally’s story

Lilyfield, NSW

  • Culture
  • Drought
  • Economic
  • Fire
  • Flood
  • Health
  • Heatwave
  • Nature
  • Sea level rise
  • Storms

I live on Gadigal and Wangal Country in Sydney and I regularly visit Yuin Country and Bundjalung country where I have seen devastating effects of fire and flood. Here in Sydney I have seen beaches swept away in storms, trees and gardens dying in drought and heatwaves. In my work with Psychology for a Safe Climate as a workshop facilitator I provide support for climate activist and environmental organisations. I see many, many young people struggling with mental health issues because they fear life ahead and feel betrayed by a Governments not taking climate action in line with what the science shows is needed to safe guard basic health and food security. I also so parents and grandparents experiencing grief and depression because of the poor outlook for their children’s future I also see the devastating impact of anti protest laws on climate activists of all ages. Protecting people’s lives and lands now and for the next generations is a core responsibility of Government. I am deeply grateful to the Uncles and to Grata for taking on this case for the good of us all.

Climate change is harming us all

Hundreds of people from across the country are sharing their stories to send a clear message to the Australian government - it's time for real action on climate change.

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Mathias's story

Surrey Hills, VIC

  • Fire
  • Flood
  • Health

I'm saddened by the disproportionate impacts of climate change on First Nations communities. This is a question of climate justice and preventing extinction.

Bushfires. Floods. Heatwaves. Disease.

People all across Australia are being harmed by climate change. These are some of their stories.

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