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Southeast Group Launch - Hawthorn
You're invited to our official group launch!
Ever wondered what we can do together to make lasting and impactful change for Nature?
Come and meet the Wilderness Society Southeast group on Tuesday 27 August 2019 at 6pm.
The Wilderness Society has an ever expanding network of passionate team leaders, community organisers, and enthusiastic volunteers. For the past 40+ years we have advocated on behalf of the environment, and have had some incredible campaign wins along the way. It's time for us to ramp up our work as together we stand up for the places we love.
This night will be a way for you to find out how you can be a part of this progressive movement. This is your opportunity to learn about our innovative, new community organising program and is also a fantastic way to meet new friends, find your passions, and gain insight into what you can achieve in real terms.
Snacks are provided. Feel free to invite friends and family, just remember to RSVP for every person attending so we cater accordingly.
Canning Rivers Welcome Night
You are invited to join local community members and Wilderness Society staff and volunteers for our Canning Rivers Welcome Night!
The Wilderness Society has an ever expanding network of passionate team leaders, community organisers, and enthusiastic volunteers. For the past 40 years we have advocated on behalf of the environment and have won a multitude of campaigns intended to keep our precious ecosystems safe.
This event is a great way to find out how you can be a part of this progressive movement! It's an opportunity to learn about our innovative Movement for Life program and Community Organising Training. It’s also a fantastic way to meet like-minded people, and gain insight into different ways you can make your voice heard!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 29 August 2019 at 6pm at the Canning River Eco Education Centre.
If you living in the City of Canning or surrounding areas, this event is for you!
There will be food provided. Feel free to invite friends and family - just remember to RSVP!
Sydney - Fundamentals of Community Organising Training (Aug 2019)
Great conversations change minds
We’re excited to offer our community organising training course, Movement For Life - Fundamentals of Community Organising, to Wilderness Society volunteers and supporters.
Cost: It's free for Wilderness Society supporters
RSVP at the top right of this page!
Movement For Life training gives you the building blocks to share your values and create change in your community. Together, we’re putting the power back in the hands of the people.
Our community organising training is all about immersing yourself in an incredible learning and development experience.
Using tools and techniques honed in community organising programs across the world, we’ll help you reach new audiences and have empowering conversations about the things that matter to you — and the reasons why we should all support life.
This free two-day course will give you experience and skills in:
- The theory and frameworks of community organising
- Relational organising
- Leadership and facilitation
- Communications for change (telling your personal narrative)
- Campaign planning
- Activating your local community
- Building grassroots teams and volunteer management
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.
Qld Koala Petition Delivery
Wildlife carers are struggling to cope with mounting numbers of sick and injured animals in south-east Queensland saying the destruction of bushland is to blame.
Koala populations are down by almost 50% right across the state. In South East Queensland it's even worse—down 80%. We need a Koala Conservation Strategy now.
The QLD government must act now and release the Koala Conservation Strategy and include in it all recommendations from the Koala Expert Panel report.
Will you come along to Queensland Parliament House on 5 September to deliver thousands of petitions calling for urgent action?
Almost two years ago, the The Queensland Government’s own commissioned Koala Expert Panel released a report to provide the Queensland Government with recommendations on priority actions to address the relentless decline in koalas in South-East Queensland . That was a result of your support; you signed petitions, attended events and met with decision makers. Yet the Government is still delaying.
The Panel determined that the clear evidence of catastrophic declines in koala populations in the Koala Coast area demonstrates an urgent need for policy change to ensure the long-term persistence of the koala. The Panel noted the need for increased protection of koala habitat across Queensland.
The panel’s recommendations are now almost two years old and we are still waiting on urgent action and interventions from the Queensland Government to address the greatest threat facing koalas, habitat loss and fragmentation.
That’s why we are holding an action with our allies at Queensland Conservation Council to call on the Government to act urgently to save koala habitat.
Melbourne Welcome Night
You're invited to our next Welcome Night at the Melbourne Campaign Centre.
The Wilderness Society has an ever expanding network of passionate team leaders, community organisers, and enthusiastic volunteers. For the past 40+ years we have advocated on behalf of the environment, and have had some incredible campaign wins along the way. It's time for us to ramp up our work as together we stand up for the places we love.
This night will be a way for you to find out how you can be a part of this progressive movement. This is your opportunity to learn about our innovative, new community organising program and is also a fantastic way to meet new friends, find your passions, and gain insight into what you can achieve in real terms.
Snacks and drinks are provided. Feel free to invite friends and family, just remember to RSVP for every person attending so we cater accordingly.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 12 September 2019 at 6pm, 353-355 King Street, West Melbourne.
Perth - Community Organising Training September 2019
conversations change the world!
Apply now for our community organising training course, Movement For Life - Fundamentals of Community Organising.
When: 9am - 4pm Saturday 14 July and 9am - 3:30pm Sunday 15 July
Where: City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth 6005
Cost: Free for accepted applicants
RSVP at the top right of this page!
Movement For Life training gives you the building blocks to spread your values and create change in your community. Together, we’re putting the power back in the hands of the people.
Our leading community organising training is all about immersing yourself in an incredible learning and development experience.
Using tools and techniques honed in community organising programs across the world, we’ll help you reach new audiences and have empowering conversations about the things that matter to you— and the reasons we should all support life.
This free two-day course will give you experience and skills in:
- The theory and frameworks of community organising
- Relational organising
- Leadership and facilitation
- Communications for change (telling your personal narrative)
- Campaign planning
- Activating your local community
- Building grassroots teams and volunteer management
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.
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“Theory is one thing, but putting it into practice is where real learning happens”
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nipaluna/Hobart Movement for Life Training
Conversations change the world!
Apply now for our community organising training course, Movement For Life - Fundamentals of Community Organising.
RSVP at the top right of this page!
Movement For Life training gives you the building blocks to spread your values and create change in your community. Together, we’re putting the power back in the hands of the people.
Our leading community organising training is all about immersing yourself in an incredible learning and development experience.
Using tools and techniques honed in community organising programs across the world, we’ll help you reach new audiences and have empowering conversations about the things that matter to you— and the reasons we should all support life.
This free two-day course will give you experience and skills in:
- The theory and frameworks of community organising
- Relational organising
- Leadership and facilitation
- Communications for change (telling your personal narrative)
- Campaign planning
- Activating your local community
- Building grassroots teams and volunteer management
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.
Sydney Campaign Night – 17 September
Australia is facing an extinction crisis. Animals like our beloved koala are being pushed closer and closer to the point of no return. Our farmlands are mined, our oceans are overfished, our rivers are drained, dammed and degraded. 50% of our forests are gone.
The legislation we rely on to protect what makes Australia special - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) (EBPC Act) - is not up to scratch. Even with this law in place, Australia has one of the worst rates of species extinction on the planet, and the government keeps turning a blind eye to their continued destruction, refusing to act to help bring them back from the brink.
We have a plan to replace Australia's largely toothless environmental rules and regulators with a consistent, commonsense plan and a National Environment Commission to act as an independent voice for nature.
The EPBC (1999) is up for its 10 year review in October this year. Join our Nature Laws campaigner Suzanne Milthorpe at the Sydney campaign centre to find out what the next phase in our campaign looks like, and how you can be involved in making sure everyday Australians' voices are heard throughout this vital review.
When: 6pm - 8pm | Tuesday 17 September 2019
Where: The Wilderness Society Campaign Centre. Level 2, 46 Kippax Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
Refreshments will be provided.
Grab a friend or 2 and RSVP at the top right of this page!
Looking forward to seeing you there.
They're back! Captain Planet at the Waverley Library
Captain Planet and The Planeteers
Defending Nature world-wide since 1990!
The Wilderness Society
Protecting Australian Nature since 1974!
Eastern Suburbs Community Group
Created in 2016!
RSVP top right!
Brisbane - Fundamentals of Community Organising Training (October19)
Conversations change the world!
Apply now for our community organising training course, Movement For Life - Fundamentals of Community Organising.
When: 9am - 5pm Saturday 5th October and 9am - 3:30pm Sunday 6th October
Where: The Wilderness Society office, 67 Boundary Street, West End
Cost: Free for accepted applicants
RSVP at the top right of this page!
Movement For Life training gives you the building blocks to spread your values and create change in your community. Together, we’re putting the power back in the hands of the people.
Our leading community organising training is all about immersing yourself in an incredible learning and development experience.
Using tools and techniques honed in community organising programs across the world, we’ll help you reach new audiences and have empowering conversations about the things that matter to you— and the reasons we should all support life.
This free two-day course will give you experience and skills in:
- The theory and frameworks of community organising
- Relational organising
- Leadership and facilitation
- Communications for change (telling your personal narrative)
- Campaign planning
- Activating your local community
- Building grassroots teams and volunteer management
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.
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“Theory is one thing, but putting it into practice is where real learning happens”
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