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Note: our events are currently being held online & many are available nationally.
Brisbane Fundamentals of Community Organising Training April 2024
Have you ever wondered what actions you can take to deliver the loudest and most powerful voice for nature? You’ll find out at our Community Organising Training on Saturday 6 April!
Over the last eight years across the country, thousands of people like you have come together to learn how they can be part of the solution on the environmental issues they care about. Joining thousands of other passionate community members puts the power back in the hands of the people. The Wilderness Society is building a network of skilled community members to take coordinated action.
And it all starts with attending a training!
“I learned a lot of communication and other useful skills to increase my power as an individual to create change”. - Olivia, Fundamentals of Community Organising training graduate.
The training is all about immersing yourself in an incredible learning and development experience.
Sharpening your activism and advocacy skills through this training will expand your thinking about how environmental and social change occurs and you'll be motivated to act from the opportunity to reflect on why you're volunteering. The resources you will receive can be added to your toolkit for future action you take on any issue.
At our 1-day Community Organising Training, you’ll gain experience and skills in:
- The theory and frameworks of community organising and movement building
- Relational organising (how to connect with others to find common ground upon which we can take action together)
- Making an effective ask of someone - to motivate them to act on issues you care about!
- Activating your local community
- Engage local media withpowerful letters
Afterwards, you’ll be well equipped to work with us on our current campaigns and community organising program, as well as with your local community or organisation to take effective action on the issues you care about.
“The Wilderness Society’s Organisers really know their stuff and their ability to relate participant’s questions to the subject matter is excellent. Lovely people providing excellent support”. - Margie, Fundamentals of Community Organising training graduate.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the training, please feel free to shoot Rob an email! (details at the top of this page)
Threatened Forest Open Day - Styx Valley
The Wilderness Society Lutruwita/ Tasmania and Grassroots Action Network Tasmania invite you to our second Threatened Forest Open Day of the year!
Date: 11am-3pm, Saturday 13th of April
Location: On Styx rd, 10 mins from Maydena, 90 mins from Nipaluna/Hobart. Exact location here.
The day will include guided forest walks through a beautiful threatened forest with giant eucalypts and rainforest understory. There will also be live music, ecology activities, a panel discussion, and other fun stuff for all ages. BYO packed lunch, water, and suitable shoes/clothing. Please arrive by 11:30am if you wish to take part in the guided walks!
Limited free transport will be available from 130 Davey Street, Nipaluna/Hobart - please RSVP to stay up to date,
This event will be held on stolen Palawa land. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the many generations of staunch warriors and activists whom have been fighting for Country since colonisation began. Sovereignty was never ceded.
New Laws Community Rights Event, [Moreton, May] 2024
Looking for an engaging free evening with your friends?
Keen to connect with others who care about protecting nature?
We are hosting a community forum to discuss an important issue and opportunity to get strong nature laws that work. You will hear from expert speakers from The Wilderness Society and other organisations as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and have your say. You’ll also learn more about how the Wilderness Society’s Brisbane Southern Suburbs group is campaigning for the protection of places you love - unique species and ecosystems that are iconic and that sustain life.
Right now, the Australian government is reforming our broken nature law.
Currently, their proposals are riddled with loopholes and won’t actually stop deforestation and extinctions.
The government has an urgent, once-in-a-generation opportunity to step up and pass nature laws that work.
That means:
- Stopping deforestation
- Ending the extinction crisis; and
- A fair say for communities, not just corporations.
Will you join our forum to learn more about why decision makers in the Southern Suburbs are crucial for showing the government that Australians want and expect effective nature laws?
RSVP in the top right of the page.
Date: 2 May, 2024
Time: 6-8pm (starts 6.15pm sharp)
Location: Yeronga Community Centre, 62 Park Rd, Yeronga
Sustenance: snacks and drinks will be provided/available
As a local community, we have a particularly important role to play at this moment.
Our Federal Member of Parliament, Graham Perrett, is one of six we have identified as particularly important to engage as the legislative reforms are being considered. If we demonstrate that we care about nature laws that actually protect forests and stop extinctions, Graham will know this issue matters to his constituents and community. He will understand that passing mediocre laws, or failing to pass the laws nature needs, is too risky for him. He will then raise our shared concerns, and combined with the other five MPs we are targeting, will influence the outcome of this reform process.
Join us for a fun night of trivia and collective action to help send this much needed message to our elected representative.
See you there!
The Wilderness Society’s Southern Suburbs group.