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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.
Wilderness Society Southeast Meet Up 7
Join us for our seventh meet up of Wilderness Society Southeast. We're a group of people who love where we live and want to be part of a positive movement for nature.
When: 6 - 7.30pm, Wednesday 18 Sept 2019
Where: Wilderness Society Office, 351-355 King Street, West Melbourne
Who: You, me, our mates who also want to get to work to protect the places we love.
At this Meet Up we will discuss:
- Debrief the launch
- Revisit our group purpose
- What can we do? Ideas including forest tours, MP engagement opportunities
Amy and Mariah are convening the group at the moment, pop your name next to the role you want this time, and add to the list if you notice a gap.
Please RSVP so we have an idea on numbers. All are welcome, so please share with your networks and invite friends and family.
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!
North East Group - Meet Your MP Workshop
West Side Group Meeting
Join us for the meet up of Wilderness Society West Side Group. We're a group of people who love where we live and want to be part of a positive movement for nature.
When: Wednesday 25 September, 7:30pm
Where: Railway Hotel, Yarraville
Who: You, me, our mates who also want to get to work to protect the places we love
As part of the Wilderness Society's Movement for Life (see more here), we focus on protecting and restoring the natural environment in our part of the world, encouraging a culture of connecting with nature and enjoying a life outdoors, and playing our part in the larger campaigns to create a more sustainable future.
At this meet up we will discuss what we plan to do, how we plan to do it, and get to know each other. Please RSVP so we have an idea on numbers. All are welcome, so please share with your networks and invite friends and family.
For more details contact Mallory, West Side Community Organiser on 0401 430 642 | mallory.pryde@wilderness.org.au
Sutherland Spring Clean at Scarborough Park
Come and celebrate Spring with the Sutherland Action Group on Sunday 29th September!
We're a friendly group who love getting out into nature, meeting like-minded people and sharing stories about nature.
You're invited to the Sutherland Action Group's Spring Clean and Picnic at Scarborough Park, Ramsgate on Sunday 29th September from 10am - 12:30pm.
Join us as we get our hands dirty cleaning up the creek and explore one of the best remaining patches of Kurnell Dune Forest, an endangered plant community once characteristic of our local area. We'll finish off with a picnic whilst chatting about the Wilderness Society's Movement for Life program and how you can join us to put power back in the hands of people.
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with nature and meet other locals who are passionate about protecting our natural spaces.
We will meet behind Ramsgate Public School, on the corner of Florence and Hawthorne Streets at 10am.
RSVP top right!
Picnic snacks will be provided. Please wear comfortable, enclosed shoes and bring along a hat, sunscreen and water.
Can't wait to meet you there!
Captain Planet at Warringah Mall Library
By your powers combined, I am Captain Planet!
Come with The Wilderness Society’s Northern Beaches Group on a blast from the past with Captain Planet!
We’re a friendly group of local Wilderness Society volunteers who’re passionate about the protection of our natural environment and enacting change on a local scale, focussing on issues such as deforestation and conserving threatened koala populations.
Join us for a fun-filled evening screening of a few episodes of the classic 90s series Captain Planet and the Planeteers – get caught up in the nostalgia of your childhood or make new memories with your kids.
Chill out with drinks and snacks, hear from local activists, meet like-minded people, and find out what you can do to be a superhero for the planet!
The power is YOURS!
When: Thursday 3rdOctober, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Warringah Mall Library, Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Rd, Brookvale NSW 2100
FREE ADMISSION
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Melbourne - Fundamentals of Community Organising Training
conversations change the world!
Apply now for our community organising training course, Movement For Life - Fundamentals of Community Organising.
PHOTO: Adrian Guerin
When: 9am - 5pm Saturday 5 October and 9am - 3:30pm Sunday 6 October 2019
Where: Kathleen Syme Community Library, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC 3053
Cost: Free for accepted applicants
We welcome people of all abilities. The venue is wheelchair accessible, please let us know your accessibility requirements.
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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“It's a great experience for channeling frustration in a productive, rewarding way. This training has been extremely beneficial in preparing me as a community organiser and gave me confidence to have conversations with purpose".
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Sydney - Fundamentals of Community Organising Training (Oct 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.