It started, as many good things do, with a few local mums and a shared concern for their kids’ future. Claire, Katy and Kelly from East Sydney decided they didn’t want to just worry about climate change, they wanted to do something about it.

Together, they are relaunching the Parents for Climate East Sydney group and finding empowering ways to speak up and positive, practical ways to engage with their community. 

October is Mental Health Month, a time when communities across Australia come together to learn, reflect and take action to support better mental health for ourselves, our families, and our communities. As parents, many of us are already aware that the climate crisis is no longer a distant concern. Our kids are living through a time of increasing extreme weather, uncertainty and change. And they are asking big questions. 

On a recent Saturday night, the music was humming, the kids were laughing, and the share plates were piling high with colourful, low-emission delights. For hosts David and Felicity, this twice-yearly scene has become something of a tradition — their “Climate Friends” dinners, where good food meets even better company. I've watched these events from afar over the years (often with a sense of FOMO) and David has kindly shared his inspiration and tips for bringing people together. 

Parents, grandparents and families across Australia are speaking up with a clear message: the government must set a science-aligned 2035 climate target to secure a safe future for our kids.

Help your school organise more sustainable events and operations.

We're excited to share something new that has been created by the Parents for Climate Northern Sydney chapter.

Introducing the Climate Friendly School Swaps Guide!

It started at a winter solstice party. Between cups of tea and conversation, a guest mentioned that she sometimes “rescued” food from supermarket bins. At first, it sounded shocking. But by the end of the night, curiosity had won — and so began my journey into a hidden world of waste.

Have you heard of Scott Reef? This remote and ancient coral atoll, 300km off the West Australian coast, is home to a breathtaking diversity of marine life. It’s one of the few truly wild and resilient reef systems left on Earth.

On a blustery Saturday morning in February, 30 Victorian Surf Coast families gathered on the sand with buckets, spades, and our federal campaign message: “Protect What You Love.” Together, they built sandcastles for climate action—watched by federal politicians, candidates, and local media. 

One often overlooked—but essential—part of climate action is taking care of ourselves along the way. Navigating the complexities of family life in a rapidly changing climate, within systems that don’t always support our wellbeing, can be incredibly tough. At times, it can feel downright rugged.

Have you seen The Giants? I was inspired to rewatch this incredible film after recently meeting Dr Bob Brown in Brisbane. In a tumultuous time - turning towards the magnificence of trees is just what I needed.

One thing we hear time and time again from parents, grandparents, and carers across the country is how much more empowered and hopeful they feel when they're connected with others who care deeply about taking climate action—especially when those connections happen in person.

Back in April 2023, we featured a brand new Parent Powered Podcast - Now What Now created by climate Mums Mei and Rosa. Two years later the podcast is still going strong with Rosa continuing to regularly add new inspiring parent stories. When it all feels a bit much this is a great podcast to help top your inspiration cup. 

Our March National Month of Action is well underway. It’s awesome to see parents, grandparents and families across the country stepping into climate action in a variety of ways through attending and hosting community events; engaging with MPs and candidates; starting local action groups; and distributing yard signs. Here is a small snapshot of what we have seen so far.

It’s easy to feel disheartened—sometimes even despondent—about the state of the world. News cycles amplify problems rather than solutions, deepening the sense of division and hopelessness. That’s why we need books like Glimpses of Utopia by Jess Scully.

Have you seen our colourful yard signs? 
In the lead up to the federal election we are playing our part in a movement wide campaign to show candidates that communities care about climate solutions and want to see available solutions implemented now, not later. 

This book is dedicated to everyone working to turn back deadly climate change, to defeat the murderous power of the fossil fuel industry, and give the next generation a chance to survive - Steve Buddulph

It’s not easy living in a conservative regional community and being an advocate for climate action, it can feel like a very lonely and isolating journey sometimes. And now the state I live in has just elected a new conservative government - yes, a Party that has previously committed to ambitious emissions reductions targets, but a government that so far doesn’t have a plan to meet those targets. A government who also announced via a press conference that they are suspending the Truth Telling & Healing inquiry as one of their first official acts as a new government.

It’s a time of heightened uncertainty here in Queensland and across the world right now for social justice and climate justice.

Grandparents are an enduring, deeply powerful force in our community. Their care, commitment, wisdom, and wealth of experience—both as parents and activists—are invaluable as we navigate the challenges of our time. Often unrecognized, they are the backbone of many movements, driven by a deep love for their grandchildren and an unshakeable hope for the future.