Apr 12, 2026 | Communicating climate change, Lighter Footprints Working Groups, Volunteering
Join us in working towards a safer climate for our kids! Thanks so much to Lighter Footprints volunteers who talked to so many people at the recent Glenferrie street festival and to those who have signed up for our events on getting off gas, affordable heat...
Feb 9, 2026 | Communicating climate change, Lighter Footprints Working Groups, Volunteering
Climate action, learning and community advocacy! Thanks so much to Lighter Footprints friends and volunteers who came to our recent planning afternoon workshop, generously giving us their ideas and commitment for what is shaping up as a very successful...
May 14, 2025 | Biodiversity, Boroondara Council, Calendar of events, Carbon, Clean Energy, Climate change, Climate Policy, Energy, Energy Efficiency, Federal election, Forests, Gas, Nuclear, Volunteering
Labor was returned with a very large majority, and Greens hold the balance of power in the Senate. We have read through some expert responses and given you a comprehensive look looking at opportunities for climate action and potential challenges in what could be a...
Mar 1, 2025 | Communicating climate change, Family activity, Lighter Footprints Events, Volunteering
“For the Kids”. So true at the Ashburton Festival – climate volunteers getting out there for kids, families turning up with kids. This is why we step up and talk of all the good things that climate action can bring to communities, and listen deeply...
May 23, 2022 | Taking Action, Thank Yous & Celebrations, Volunteering, Vote Climate
Finally a climate election! No-one will forget watching the results on Saturday 21st, glued to the screen, excitement mounting as results trickled, then flooded across the country. As Vote Compass reminds us, the top voting issue in all of our electorate is climate,...
Oct 17, 2021 | Taking Action, Volunteering
Writer Matilda Bowra, photographer Julian Meehan and IT expert Simon Grosser worked to together to create profiles of the Lighter Footprints community members. Many thanks to Matilda, Julian and Simon for putting together the Community Climate Action page which...
