Effective local climate action
Lighter Footprints is a local climate group committed to leading effective climate action.
As a community based organisation working across Melbourne’s inner-east, we aim to educate, advocate and bring people together. We inform the community, create the momentum for change and influence Australian decision makers to take the action necessary to halt global warming as a matter of urgency.
Vote Climate in 2025!
Clean energy and manufacturing jobs, lowering energy costs and protecting our health. The Federal election is just around the corner, and we need your help to place accurate information in the hands of voters! Find out more here.
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Victorian gas information
Gas is a fossil fuel that impacts our health and climate. Victoria has announced that new homes will no longer need mandatory gas connections, but there is no clear timetable to transition to cleaner, safer electric homes. Find out more here.
Making the switch
Electric appliances are cleaner, safer and will save you money. Visit our information page with links to buyers guides, reviews and an interactive pdf.
Coming Events
Kooyong Candidates Forum 2025
Which Kooyong candidates will help us save money on energy bills by supporting rooftop solar and household electrification and work to secure a clean, sustainable future? Which candidate has the best policies to ensure that Australia benefits as the world decarbonises? The energy transition offers significant opportunities to secure good quality jobs, clean manufacturing and green exports. Who has the policies to best grasp these opportunities and ensure a safer climate future for our kids?
Join us at the Hawthorn Arts Centre on Wednesday 2nd April, at 7:00pm for a 7.30 start. Listen to the candidates, ask them questions and inform your vote! The following candidates are attending: Jackie Carter (Greens); Clive Crosby (Labor); Amelia Hamer (Liberal) and Dr Monique Ryan MP (Independent).
Chisholm Community Future Energy Forum
Come to our free Community Future Energy Forum. Australia’s energy system is changing right now. Our shift away from coal and gas to clean distributed energy systems will lower household energy bills, create highly skilled jobs, clean manufacturing and green exports. Hear from Chisholm candidates about their policies to grasp these opportunities and ensure a safer climate future for our kids. Moderation by A/Prof Christopher Leung, MBBS, FRACP, Doctors for the Environment; Dr Carina Garland, ALP, Dr Katie Allen, LNP, Tim Randall, Greens and Kathy Davies, Voices for Chisholm will be speaking
Who will support rooftop solar, home batteries, EV’s and electrification of houses for all, including renters? Who has the vision to secure a clean, sustainable future for us all this decade? Which candidate has the best policies to ensure that Australia benefits as the world decarbonises? Join us at the Mount Waverley Youth Centre on Tuesday 18th March, at 7:00pm for a 7.30pm start. Listen to the candidates, ask them questions and be better informed.