Climate change can be overwhelming, but there are simple steps that allow everyone to help mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts, one step at a time. Not all steps suit everyone but every little bit helps. Some examples could include:

• Use energy wisely: use renewable and cleaner sources of energy - if you cannot install solar and/or battery, purchase green power through your energy provider, unplug appliances not in use, upgrade your appliances when needed to more energy efficient products.
• Reduce your car use.
• Change your diet: grow your own; or use less meat; or don’t waste food.
• Consume less.
• Reuse and repurpose clothes.
• Plant shading trees in your garden and keep the lawn green – which can cool your neighbourhood and help mitigate heat stress.
• Join a Landcare group or plant trees in your garden. The tree planting species list shows what species are suitable for different areas in Alexandrina.
• You can also plant in your verge. But before you start planting, you require a permit from Council.
• Start a climate conversation or join like-minded people, such as the Australian Red Cross Climate-ready communities .