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Thurs Feb 13: Learn how to engage MPs and election candidates

January 13, 2025

Join us on Thursday February 13 to learn how best to engage your local MP and election candidates! There are two options: Lunchtime session: 12:30pm AEDT; 12pm ACDT; 11:30am AEST; 11am ACST; 9:30am AWST Evening session: 8pm AEDT; 7:30pm ACDT; 7pm AEST; 6:30pm ACST; 5pm...

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Yard Sign Blitz - sending a clear message to candidates

January 13, 2025

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. 

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Adding Active Transport to Your Life in 2025

January 09, 2025

Hey, I'm Monique. I'm a cargo bike mum with two kids, living without a car. I’ve been working in active transport for a couple of years, and I’ve been passionate about it for much longer. I’m often asked, what is active transport? It is any...

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Parents Rising: Stories of Hope and Action from Our Election Launch Webinar

December 10, 2024

What a webinar! It was truly heartening to see so many parents, caregivers, and community members join us for the Calling All Parents election launch webinar. If you were there, you already know what a powerful experience it was. If not, don’t worry -...

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It's a sign!

December 10, 2024

Hi Mike,  With growing talk of an early election, this summer is an important time to show politicians and election candidates that our communities want climate action. BUT, it's also an important time for familes to rest and recharge - and even get away from...

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🎄 A Christmas Eco Wonderland: Fun Activities for Kids 🧑‍🎄

December 09, 2024

Ah, Christmas - the season of sparkles, surprises, and sticky fingers! If you’re like me, you want to keep the magic alive while doing right by the planet. Enter eco-friendly Christmas activities! They’re fun, festive, and best of all, teach kids how to celebrate...

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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...

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Nature 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...

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Under 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...

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