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I want to be a Clean Air Rep and bring Idle Off to my school or centre.
Every day, cars sit with engines running while parked - this is called idling. It might seem harmless, but idling creates concentrated pollution where children and families gather, especially at schools and childcare drop-off zones.
This pollution can affect developing lungs, hearts, and brains, increasing the risk of asthma and other health problems.
By turning engines off whenever it’s safe, we can reduce unnecessary exposure and keep our air cleaner and healthier.

I pledge to turn my engine off when waiting, especially near schools and childcare centres, protecting children’s health and keeping the air cleaner for everyone.

The government’s own National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what parents across Australia already know: climate change is putting our kids and communities in danger.
As parents, we don’t take chances with our kids safety - whether it’s buckling a seatbelt, fitting a car seat, or being sun smart, we act on the best advice. We expect our government to do the same. That means shaping climate policy with science, not politics, and committing to net zero by 2035 with strong pollution cuts this decade. Anything less puts our kids' future at risk.
Dear Prime Minister and Ministers,
As parents, carers, grandparents and community members, we call on you to put the safety of our children at the centre of climate policy. The National Climate Risk Assessment highlights the escalating dangers of extreme heat, bushfires, floods, and other climate impacts. Just as parents act on expert advice to protect their children, we expect our government to act on the best available science. We urge you to adopt science-led climate policy that cuts pollution at the pace required, protects our communities, and gives every child the chance to grow up safe and healthy. Their safety cannot and should not wait.
Sincerely,
Australian parents, carers and grandparents and family members.

Parents for Climate was built from the ground up by concerned parents like you, volunteering their time to ensure a safer future for our children.
We are solutions-focused and non-partisan, with the mission of influencing government and business to take more action on climate.
Our volunteers are actively engaged in a range of activities that support national and local campaigns and are supporting the organisation in creating a parent powered movement for positive climate action in Australia.
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