Australia Explained has created a Summer Collection of podcast episodes to help you better understand how Australians experience the season. These episodes explore everything from beach culture and sun awareness to how heatwaves and emergency warnings fit into everyday life, so you can feel more confident, prepared, and included.
Think of this collection as a companion to your Australian summer: helping you explore and enjoy it fully.
Summer in Australia isn’t about staying indoors—it’s about learning how to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. This episode shares simple, everyday tips Australians use to make the most of hot days, from clothing choices to planning activities around the weather.
As our climate continues to warm, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and more intense. This episode explains what a heatwave is, why they pose such a significant risk to human health, who is at most risk, and how to best prepare to cope with a heatwave.
The sun in Australia is often much harsher than what people are used to. This episode explains why Australians talk so much about sunscreen, hats and shade, and you'll find also learn what this well-known Australian mantra means - 'Slip, slop, slap, seek, slide'.
Beach safety is crucial at this time of year. This episode helps you understand the most common beach hazards, how to spot a rip and why certain rules and signs exist.
Making sure you are aware of the Australian emergency warning systems will help you enjoy your summer. This episode explains the different levels of emergency warning advice so you can read them with confidence.
Australia has water everywhere and to really make the most of the summer holidays you'll want to understand water culture and swimming. Head Above Water is a 5 part podcast series that introduces to water, from the beach, to the pool, to lakes and dams.
Australia Explained’s Summer Collection is about understanding how summer works in Australia, so you can participate with confidence and enjoyment.
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