When we think about climate action, we often think of solar panels, reducing waste, or joining a local campaign. But there’s one powerful action you can take right now—without even leaving your house—that can have an enormous impact on your child’s future:
👉 Move your money out of banks and super funds that finance environmental destruction.
Many of Australia’s biggest financial institutions are still investing in industries that threaten a safe future for our kids—from fossil fuel expansion, to large-scale deforestation, land clearing, and other environmentally harmful projects.
It’s not just about emissions. It’s about protecting the forests, water, and natural systems that all life depends on—and that our children are set to inherit.
As parents, carers, and grandparents, we want to give our kids a future full of possibility—not one undermined by the very institutions meant to protect our savings. The good news? Moving your money is one of the most powerful and effective climate actions you can take.
🏦 So, what’s my bank or super fund actually doing?
Even though they may offer feel-good sustainability statements, many of Australia’s biggest financial institutions are still pouring billions into environmentally destructive industries—funding not just fossil fuel expansion, but also deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, and other projects that undermine a safe future for our kids.
Thankfully, our friends at Market Forces have done the heavy lifting for you.
Use their tools to compare your current bank or super fund:
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Compare banks: marketforces.org.au/compare-bank-table
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Compare super funds: marketforces.org.au/superfunds
You’ll find clear, independent information on which institutions are financing harmful industries—and which are helping fund a safer, more sustainable future.
🔄 It’s easier to switch than you think
Once you know what your bank or super fund is supporting, you can:
- Ask them to change their investment practices
- Move your money to a more ethical institution
- Encourage other parents, schools, and community groups to do the same
Many parents in our community have made the switch—and it feels good to know that your hard-earned savings are building a better world, not funding its destruction.
🌱 Why this matters for parents
As Market Forces puts it: "Finance is the key lever to hold companies accountable for the environmental harm they cause."
This isn’t just a technical change—it’s a values-driven decision. When we move our money, we’re sending a clear message: we won’t let our children’s future be bankrolled away.
And when we do it together? That message is impossible to ignore.
📣 Ready to take action?
Head to Market Forces and check out how your bank and super stack up. Then take the next step that feels right for you—switching, speaking out, or sharing with others.
Because change doesn’t just come from the top down—it comes from the power of everyday parents, moving together. 💚