Though we know we aren’t as lone individuals to blame, we know that progressive climate policy can’t be accepted without public acceptance. And we know that so many people who deserve to have a major say in this remain outside of the conversation.
We aim to elevate the conversation on climate to a level that all politicians cannot ignore.
We aim to turn everyday Australians into lifelong advocates for the environment and local community.
We’re proactive: we know we have incomplete information but we know if we wait for complete knowledge it’ll be too late.
We’re serious: we back ourselves and our ability to contribute to sustainable progress, no matter how small.
We’re also silly: because is there any other way to stay sane in this whole thing?
We’re diverse: not in a weird ‘corporate inclusion’ way (plus no one’s not getting paid over here), but because we deserve to have equitable climate solutions across race, class, gender, location - no matter who you are.
We’re non-partisan: we want the best solutions and we’re not attached to who’s doing it. If you have the best solutions and the will to put them in place, you’re a friend to us, at least for now.
We’re already powerful: we know that everyone has innate power to be a part of better climate action and all we want to do is let it shine.
We create a space for ‘quiet activism’: education, discussion, civic engagement through writing and meetings. We reflect on the action we want to see in our local neighbourhoods and use our voice to speak for it, taking inspiration from outspoken activists.
We create a third space: this isn’t a network, or a self-improvement hub, but a place that values the people who come here and the real connections they make. We create space for people to share an authentic part of themselves that they don’t normally get to in day-to-day life. We value the way that routine connection to a place and people allows roots to take hold and grow into something strong. We’ll know we have succeeded when people in our community stay connected 5, 25, 50 years into the future, and can clearly remember how this community nurtured their hope for climate.
We nurture with intentionality: this isn’t a high-growth, break things fast endeavour. We grow at the rate while continually amping up pressure on climate action where we know everyone’s names.
We are led by purpose, not profit: we never seek to profit from our community, and to avoid conflict-of-interest, never from government or politicians. If we accept funding from anyone, we ensure they are values-aligned.
Activism may get a bad rap - but it’s an act of care. We care about our people, our future and we believe in our government’s capacity to change. Those who don’t believe in change will never speak up.
The climate movement needs to be tackled from many perspectives. Ideological, political and tactical disagreement is welcome, when we remember that we are trying to achieve the same thing. We aim to learn from each other through healthy debate.