As a parent, I don’t need to be a climate scientist to know that the world my kids are growing up in is changing. I see it in the rising cost of groceries, in the summers that stretch longer and hotter, and in the fear of what’s ahead if we don’t act now. The good news? We don’t have to be experts to make a difference. We just have to care - and when it comes to our kids’ future, families have that in bucket loads.
With the election just around the corner, things are about to get noisy. Political ads, campaign promises, and distractions will flood our feeds. But amongst all that noise, parents, carers, and grandparents have a voice that cuts through - one that speaks to the future we want for our children. The question is: will we use it?
The truth is, climate action and the cost of living aren’t separate issues. More extreme weather means rising insurance premiums, higher food prices, and energy costs that hit family budgets hard. Yet, while vested interests fight to keep things the way they are, families are the ones paying the price. This election, we need to be louder. We need to make it clear that securing a safe climate future is not just a wish - it’s an expectation.
The best part? Taking action is simple. Here are some easy ways to use your voice:
✅ Ask your local candidates where they stand on strong climate policies and share their responses.
✅ Sign the Parents for Climate election pledge to show decision-makers we care about climate action.
✅ Put up a sign or sticker to show your support in your community. Share a picture with us [email protected]
✅ Join a local event or host a conversation with other parents about why this matters.
✅ Write a letter to your MP or local paper—a personal story carries real weight.
✅ Use social media to talk about why climate action is a top priority for your family.
Visit Parents for Climate’s election action page and pick the action that works best for you. Every step counts.
We’ve seen time and again that when parents unite, we can create change. We are raising the next generation - we have a stake in this like no one else. So let’s make sure that when decision-makers look at what matters this election, they see us, loud and clear.
As Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
This election, let’s be that group. Let’s be the voice for our kids’ future.
Written by Laura - local parent organiser - Geelong|Bellarine|Surfcoast Parents for Climate