Articles and media releases
From Perth to Parliament: My First Trip to Canberra to Speak Up for Our Kids
August 11, 2025
Five years ago, I couldn’t have told you which electorate I lived in. My only engagement with politics was turning up to vote every few years. Climate change felt huge and scary, but also far away. Then I read David Attenborough’s A Life on...
Read MoreFrom ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Here’s how the claims stack up
August 11, 2025
Belle Co/Pexels Riona Moodley, UNSW Sydney Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are willing to pay more for them. But consumers aren’t always getting...
Read MoreThese students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars
August 06, 2025
Aria Yangfan Huang, CC BY-NC-ND Aria Yangfan Huang, Deakin University; Anna Klas, Deakin University; Clare Walter, The University of Melbourne; Kate Lycett, Deakin University, and Yichao Wang At the start and end of every school day, many Australian children head to the carpark or...
Read MoreICJ Rules Climate Inaction Breaches Human Rights — Parents Demand Australian Leadership on 2035 Climate Targets
July 24, 2025
Today’s historic ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed what parents across Australia have long known: governments have a legal duty to protect people - especially children - from the harms of climate change. The ICJ has unequivocally declared that a...
Read MoreDocumentary Review: The Hidden Life of Trees
July 03, 2025
Reviewed by: Laura Billings Watching The Hidden Life of Trees was like stepping into a secret world that’s been quietly thriving all around us—one I had barely begun to understand. Based on Peter Wohlleben’s beautiful book, the documentary takes you on an incredible journey...
Read MoreMoving Your Money: One of the Most Powerful Climate Actions You Can Take
July 03, 2025
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...
Read MoreKey Facts About Australian Fossil Fuels
June 26, 2025
When it comes to fossil fuels and climate change, clear and accurate information matters—especially for parents concerned about their children’s future. Decisions based on incomplete facts, assumptions, or misinformation can lead to serious long-term consequences, impacting the environment our kids inherit. Being well-informed helps...
Read MoreReview: Corals' Last Stand
June 09, 2025
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.
Read MoreIt Took All of Us: How Our Community Took On a Polluter—and Won
June 09, 2025
Not every parent knows this, but when Parents for Climate decided to take legal action against EnergyAustralia, it wasn’t a straightforward or easy decision. It was a leap of courage that came with serious risks—legal, financial, and reputational. Over two years, we've had to...
Read MoreShowing Up Matters: Reflections from a Local MP Meeting
June 06, 2025
Last week, I joined fellow parents Hugh and Meg to meet with our local MP for Fenner, Andrew Leigh, to share what members of the Canberra local group want to see in this term of government. Together, we managed to cover a lot of...
Read More