The 2022 federal election has been called for Saturday 21 May. This is a key moment in the Together We Can campaign where we can demonstrate the community appetite for climate and nature action.
We are powerful when we act together. While each ACF Community group is independent and sets their own priorities, we ask that at least half the group’s efforts are dedicated to our national campaigns.
There are key moments coming up over the next few months on which your group can have a significant impact!
Climate damage is here, now. We can’t wait any longer. Scientists say Australia needs to slash pollution this decade to do our part and have a chance of a healthy future.
We need a plan to renew Australia that puts people, nature and our climate at the centre. We have huge opportunities to cut climate pollution, restore nature and create thriving communities with good, future-proof jobs.
We can and must do more to do our fair share and match up to what other nations are doing.
We know the majority of Australians agree the federal government should be doing more to address climate change.
That’s why ACF is bringing together other community organisations and businesses for our Together We Can campaign, which will demonstrate to the government this widespread demand for action, and that solving the climate crisis is a top priority for millions of us.
To advance the Renew Australia agenda we need big action from our elected representatives, so we need to show them that broad support for action..
Through Together We Can, you’ll be asking people in your community from all walks of life to share their story, telling the country why climate action is important to them. With strong people-powered stories, we will show the diversity of people who care and the many reasons why. ACF Community groups play a critical role in showing MPs that their constituents care deeply about the planet and want their representatives to take action to protect it.
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Advocacy &
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Delivery of the People’s Voice to your newly elected (or re-elected) MP. Community groups, partners and allies approach and meet with MPs (and candidates) about the 5 campaign asks. |
Between 1 and 3 June
Now until mid May
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Federal Election Election debrief webinar
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Saturday 21 May Wednesday 25 May |
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Change the Story Network |
Distributing Climate Action Now signs to people in your community. | Now until mid May | |
Amplify Together We Can Activities, the People’s Climate Poll results and the policy analysis on each party’s climate commitments in local and social media. | Now until mid May | ||
People Power Network |
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Now until June | Sign the People's Voice via Together We Can |
Have powerful conversation with concerned audiences. | Now and through to June | ||
National Volunteer Welcome Night | Tuesday 24 May | ||
Group Health Survey | Wednesday 25 May |
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Run Together We Can events small scale and large scale in our communities. | Now until June |
Together We Can Events Tactic Guide
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Attend Regenerating Australia Screening |
Tuesday 17 May Thursday 19 May |
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CAN signs packs - ordering to cease |
Thursday 19 May, 12pm, last orders for CAN Signs pack From 20 May, Digital copy of CAN sign will be available |
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Together We Can - Save our Big Backyard |
Nature Summits in a capital city near you - in person and online Platypus Month of Action COP15 - negotiations around a global effort to improve biodiversity Wild Art Competition |
Saturday 18 & 19 June August tbc 29 August to 10 September Opens in September |
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Training |
Online Train the Trainer. Applications opening soon Activate Training - Learn core organising and campaigning skills |
Saturday 25 June 16 & 17 July (Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne) 23 & 24 July (Perth, Adelaide or Hobart) |
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Updated: 16th May 2022
There may be other activities your group participate in, like raising your voice on talkback radio or running a Nature Outreach Project. Community Groups can also work with the the #OurDemocracy campaign on a national community survey on integrity to show that people across Australia support reforms to get big money out of politics. To get involved, touch base with your Organiser or contact the Community Helpdesk.
These other tactics are important for ACF as a whole, but the priorities listed above are critical for ACF Community groups as we progress our agenda and demand climate action now.
So, this is exciting, but how does your group make it happen? We recommend that you:
Still have questions? Or want to share how you’re going with it? Reach out on Slack on the #acf-community channel, the #acf-community-helpdesk or email [email protected].