Articles and media releases
Advocates deliver $173 million bill to Origin Energy, call on energy companies to wipe customer debt
December 03, 2024
The Antipoverty Centre, Parents for Climate, Sweltering Cities and people suffering from high energy costs have delivered a $173 million energy bill to Origin Energy headquarters, launching the Stop The Bill Shock campaign. The figure is the estimated cost for the company to wipe clean overdue amounts from its 98,000...
Read MoreNature Based Holiday Craft Ideas
November 27, 2024
The festive season is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to start doing some holiday crafts with your kids. I have created three nature based crafts with step by step photos that you can replicate with your kids at home. We celebrate...
Read MoreUnder pressure: families under the pump as oil and gas fuel high costs of living
November 14, 2024
New research shows the vast majority of Australian families are struggling to afford household essentials, including food, and the high prices of oil and gas are driving up bills and crunching already stretched household budgets. This comes as a new report from...
Read MorePlanet-Friendly Tips for a Fun Family Holiday Season
November 11, 2024
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season 🎄 While Keeping it Light (on the Planet 🌏, That Is) Ah, the holiday season! School’s nearly out, the summer sun is blazing, and if you’re a parent, you’re probably wondering how to make this break both joyful...
Read MoreBook Review: We Are The Stars by Gina Chick
November 11, 2024
Last year I reluctantly started watching season 1 of the Australian series of ‘Alone’ – a reality TV show about 12 people competing to survive in the Tasmanian wilderness. It had been recommended by a good friend – but I still expected a trashy, over...
Read MoreStaying strong in Queensland
November 11, 2024
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...
Read MoreResponse to the US election: Hold fast.
November 07, 2024
My kids were late for school today. Not because we overslept, but because I wanted them to feel comfortable and loved, no matter how long it takes to put on their shoes. I just smiled and felt the overwhelming urge to protect what we...
Read MoreQueensland parents voted for a strong climate target
October 30, 2024
Parents for Climate welcomes the Queensland LNP to government. Nic Seton, CEO of Parents for Climate, said the election result shows that Queenslanders supported the LNP’s decision to vote in favour of strong 2035 emissions reduction targets. “Queensland voters, including regional Queenslanders, voted in...
Read MoreQueensland parents want a renewable energy future, not extensions to dirty coal stations
October 11, 2024
Bipartisan support for climate action in Queensland was celebrated by all parents when the LNP Opposition voted to legislate Queensland’s 75% by 2035 emissions reduction target in April 2024. Nic Seton, CEO of Parents for Climate, said Queensland parents want to see the agreed...
Read MoreHonouring Grandparents: the Wise Elders of the Climate Movement
October 08, 2024
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...
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