Person

Karyn Bosomworth

Report

Heatwaves, homes & health: why household vulnerability to extreme heat is an electricity policy issue


This report provides evidence regarding potential financial and health implications of electricity pricing and 'price signal' messaging for heat vulnerable households.
Briefing paper

Electricity pricing, heatwaves & household vulnerability in Australia


In the context of energy reforms to address peak electricity demand in Australia, this briefing paper provides a critical review of cost-reflective electricity pricing policy and the potential impacts of heatwaves and other extreme heat events in vulnerable households.
Evaluation

Adaptation for recovery evaluation report: for East Gippsland Shire Council


After significant bushfires, East Gippsland Shire Council implemented a new approach to disaster recovery using an "asset based community development" approach. This report provides an evaluation of the Project, presenting key findings and recommendations to inform implementation of similar models in future fire affected communities.
Conference paper

Climate change vulnerability and adaptation: voices from the community services sector in Victoria


This paper presents findings of a current research project conducted in Victoria that explored the notion of climate change vulnerability through the prism of community sector organisations. Drawing on primary interview data, the paper provides an account of how community service organisations perceived climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation.

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