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We’re bringing together the best creators, commentators, and influential voices to help cultivate a bright new community of young, inspired and powerful storytellers. 

Come with a desire to create community and content for good and leave equipped with the skills and knowledge to do it well. 

Quick snapshot

When: 28 to 30 September 
Where: Wisemans Ferry, NSW on Dharug and Gundungurra Country
What: Guest speakers, workshops, opportunities to connect with nature and each other, a fireside dinner and more. 

Tell me more 

GenEarth has one goal: to connect and cultivate the next generation of climate communicators.  

A bold storytelling for climate bootcamp — 60 young storytellers, activists, thinkers and change-makers coming together on the Hawkesbury River on Dharug and Gundungurra Country.  

Brought to you by the Australian Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the AYCC, GenEarth will bring together big names asking big questions about what’s preventing meaningful action on climate and how we can change the story for future generations. 

GenEarth will bring together the country’s boldest new media voices including Hannah Ferguson and Punters Politics to have big conversations, share skills, and build meaningful connections.  

Join your host: actor, model, performer, content creator and BLM, queer and radical body acceptance advocate, Milo Hartill, to turn climate action and love for nature into pressure decision-makers cannot ignore. 

A sneak peek at the program

WELCOME TO COUNTRY

PEOPLE, NATURE AND THE CLIMATE FUTURE WE DESERVE: 
What's at stake, and the solutions within reach (Adam Bandt)

FIRESIDE DINNER

CUT-THROUGH STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT
Turning attention into understanding, and understanding into action (Hannah Ferguson, Cheek Media Co)

LED BY COUNTRY
First Nations solutions for climate, justice, and future generations (Aunty Josie Alec)

KAYAKING IN NATURE | BUSHWALKING | BIRDWATCHING 

PANEL DISCUSSION | BEYOND THE FEED: BUILDING AN ONLINE AUDIENCE THAT CARES
How do you move from likes and follows to genuine community? (Hannah Ferguson, Jack Toohey, Clancy Lester)

CREATOR CONNECTIONS
A speed-dating style session to spark ideas, friendships, and future collabs (Milo Hartill)

GASLIT 
A closer look at Australia’s gas export obsession and destruction by big gas greed (AYCC + ACF)

WHO'S PULLING THE STRINGS?
Mapping the money, power and influence behind the scenes (Punters Politics)

*Program subject to change. Final program will be published closer to the time of the event.

Who can apply?

Whether you’re a rising content creator or an established voice, we're looking for message amplifiers. Whatever size your audience is, wherever you are on this journey, we encourage you to be bold and apply. 

GenEarth is for everyone. We're actively seeking applicants from First Nations communities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ creators. 

A limited number of travel scholarships will be available to First Nations applicants and applicants from regional and rural Australia.

Cost 

We’re covering all the costs; all you have to do is get yourself to Sydney airport where we'll arrange transfers to and from Wisemans Ferry. 

Your platforms 

Substack, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, newsletters, community groups, IRL: whatever your medium, if you're building an audience and telling stories, we'd love you to apply. 

To apply, tell us: 

1

What motivates you to work on climate action, and how has that shaped the content or community you create? (200–300 words) 

2

How you would use this opportunity to amplify climate action. Describe one idea or piece of content you could create afterwards and who it could reach. (200–300 words) 

3

What you'd be most excited hearing or learning about at GenEarth? 

Submit your application today!

Applications close on 2 September. Our team will review every application, and we'll let you know whether you've made it through by 4 September.

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