Fit to Rent: Healthy homes in hot summers | Renters Discussion Parramatta (Sydney)

Far too many New South Wales renters are living in homes that were never designed for today’s climate, especially with the heatwaves that are becoming more frequent and intense. That means homes are uncomfortable, unhealthy, and too expensive or impossible to properly cool and heat. 

Renters can’t insulate a ceiling they don’t own, they can’t install solar on a roof that isn’t theirs, and so they bear the brunt of the discomfort and the power bills, while the upgrades sit outside their control.

Join Renew and Sweltering Cities in conversation as we discuss our research on Minimum Energy Efficiency Rental Standards (MEERS).

Renew and Sweltering Cities will also share tips for making rental properties more comfortable.

Bunul Marray (the Dharug calendar’s hottest season), also known as summer, is right around the corner. Join us to help advocate for MEERS, and find out what you can do, at home and in the community.

Free event. Light lunch, tea and coffee provided. Doors open from 11.45am.

Read the full report: https://renew.org.au/advocacy/fit-to-rent-report/

We acknowledge the Dharug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event takes place We recognise their deep and continuing connection to the land, and their rich contribution to society. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and acknowledge that Sovereignty of these lands was never ceded.

This project was funded by Energy Consumers Australia as part of its Grants Program to support consumer advocacy and research projects that benefit of household and small business consumers. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of Energy Consumers Australia.

Accessibility:

All levels of PHIVE are wheelchair accessible by internal lifts or ramps.

Accessible toilets are available on all floors.

This event will not be interpreted.

Vegan and gluten free food will be available.

More accessibility information for PHIVE is available: https://cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/phive/visiting-phive

Please email projects (at) renew.org.au if you have any accessibility requests or queries.