Creating ‘Cool Spaces’ is one way our community is adapting to our changing climate which will deliver longer periods of hotter weather. Cool Spaces are being set up in communities around Australia.
What is a Cool Space?
A Cool Space is an indoor air-conditioned space designated to provide respite to people during extreme heat.
Extreme heat and heatwaves are associated with more deaths in Australia than any other natural disaster. Cool Spaces are intended to reduce heat health harm risks for people, especially those most at risk including the elderly, young children, people living with disabilities or existing health conditions, and those without access to air-conditioning.
On hot days, check your neighbours, friends, family and pets are keeping cool too.
How do I find a Cool Space?
Local businesses and community organisations across the Central Goldfields have nominated to open their doors during high or extreme temperatures.
Cool Spaces in the Central Goldfields include:
Maryborough Library
91 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Phone: 5461 9111
Mill House Neighbourhood House
88-90 Burke Street, Maryborough
Phone: 5461 3185
www.millhouse.org.au
Maryborough Paramount Cinema
56 Nolan Street, Maryborough
Phone: 5461 1988
www.maryboroughtheatre.com.au
Venues may have extended opening hours when functioning as a Cool Space. Phone the venue to check.
Interested in becoming a Cool Space?
Setting up or opening your venue as a Cool Space is a great way to support community resilience through increasing temperatures. It offers a place of refuge from the heat as well as an opportunity for social connection.
Download our brochure below to learn more about becoming a Cool Space
Interested in volunteering in a Cool Space?
Cool Spaces need people power to run. This may involve providing transport to help all access the space, or playing games with attendees to make sure everyone is having a nice time.
If you love connecting with others, why not help out on a hot day!
Contact the Volunteer Resource Group to sign onto their volunteer list or contact one of our Cool Spaces directly.
Download our brochure for more information
