THE CLIMATE ACTION CALENDAR of events in VICTORIA from 15 Aug to 26 Sept ’09
NOTE: New feature: ** in the date column indicates new listing or changes to an event already listed.
When
What
Where
Who
Cost/
What to bring
MAROONDAH CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION (MaCCA)
HEATHMONT
YACKANDAN
DAH
Community
Centre 29 High
Street
All welcome
Gold Coin
donation
appreciated
GEELONG
NO further
details have
been provided
MELBOURNE
State Library
VillageRdshow
Theatrette
328
Swanston St
(Use Entry 3, La
Trobe Str)
All welcome?
No longer holds regular monthly meetings. However the group is still very active.
Enquiries: Yvonne Rooney 9879 6594 yvonnerooney2@hotmail.com
** Mon
17 Aug
7pm 9pm
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: WATER, EVERYONE'S CONCERN - Improve
awareness of water based projects being undertaken and in the works.
Panel of guest speakers from:
North East Catchment Management Authority,
North East Water,
Indigo Shire Planning Department,
Department Primary Industries and Goulburn Murray Water.
Please RSVP
as supper will
be provided.
Organised by Yackandandah Community Education Network
Info: 0260271743 ycen@yackandandah.com www.ycen.org.au
**Mon
17 Aug
1pm
PUBLIC MEETING: PHASE OUT COAL
Former coalminer and environmental activist, Graeme Brown speaks at Deakin University
Info: Mitch 5222 6900
Mon
17 Aug
6.30pm
– 8 pm
THE BIG MELT - CLIMATE JUSTICE TOUR - Find out about climate change in the
'roof of the world' and what it means for Australia and Asia.
Speakers:

Pemba Dorje Sherpa, holder of the world record for the fastest climb of Mount
Everest, talk about his experience of global warming in the Himalayas.

Prakash Sharma, environmental lawyer and activist, Pro Public Nepal.
Global warming is already having a big impact on Mount Everest and the Himalayas.
Glaciers are melting creating floods and danger for the local people. But the big melt also
means a big dry as these 'water towers' of Asia lose their capacity to provide water to the
giant rivers in the summer months. Eventually rivers like the Ganges in India and the Yellow
River in China will lose their dry season flow and the billion people in these river basins will
lose their water security.
The tour will coincide with the release of the new Friends of the Earth report: High Stakes –
Climate change, the Himalayas, Asia and Australia.
Hosted by Friends of the Earth Australia, with support of The Intrepid Foundation, the Uniting Church in
All welcome
(RSVP not
essential but it
helps us know
who is
coming):
Australia - Synod of Victoria & Tasmania and Australian Ethical.
Info: Damien Lawson 03 9419 8700 or www.thebigmelt.org RSVP info@thebigmelt.org
Mon
17 Aug
7.30pm
WESTSIDE CRAG (CARBON REDUCTION ACTION GROUP) MEETING
Today’s discussions theme will be: ROO, RABBIT AND RED MEAT (AND HOW TO
SURVIVE AS A VEGAN!)
The group meets alternative third Monday/Tuesday of month to:
YARRAVILLE
All welcome.
No cost
Neesh &
Shaun's place
Please RSVP
Bring gas and
electricity bills



7 Burns St,
Yarraville
Discuss strategies to reduce your carbon footprint
Calculate your CO2 emissions
Borrow power meter to measure appliances
You can prepare by joining our CRAGs site: www.crags.org.au & downloading the calculator.
You can also check out these calculators: total embodied emissions http://www.isa.org.usyd.edu.au/education/ISA-GHG-Calculator_2008.xls
direct emissions - http://www.carbonequity.info/crags/calculator.html -
Come at 6:30pm to share dinner if you like (BYO plate) - please RSVP
Contact: crags@westnet.com.au or 93147713 or 0402 337077
Tue
18 Aug
7.00pm
HANDS UP TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT - Part of the Al Gore world wide push to
reverse Climate Change
Speaker: Tim Forcey, Engineer and Al Gore trained speaker.
CHELTENHA
M Le Page
Primary School
Argus St
All welcome
BENALLA
Town Hall, 8286 Nunn St.
You must
register to
attend the
consultations.
CARLTON,
60L Green
Building, 60
Leicester Street
*(organic
lunch
included )
W.BRUNSWK
Campbell
Turnbull
Library. 220
Melville Rd
All welcome
Come and listen to Tim speak on climate change and the small steps everyone can take to
help us preserve our environment
Tue
18 Aug
10am –
12.30p
Public Forum: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT CLIMATE CHANGE GREEN PAPER
Feedback to the Green paper is sought from individuals and organizations.
Tue
18 Aug
9am –
1pm
WHAT IS A GREEN PRODUCT? – A workshop that explores the complex and
sometimes contentious area of what makes a product green, and how to recognise a green
product when you see it.
Tue
18 Aug
7pm
CLIMATE ACTION MORELAND (formally Moreland Climate Group)
NOTE: meetings now every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Submissions close 30 Sept 2009
Info re Green Paper and reg: www.climatechange.vic.gov.au or call 1800 463 684
NOTE: EV have prepared a briefing on the top 12 priority actions are that the Vic. Govt. should
take. For a copy check their website or victoria.mckenzie-mcharg@envict.org.au
Info: click here or email training@ecobuy.org.au or phone (03) 9349 0444
We meet to plan actions and discuss latest developments in climate policy and activism.
Contact morelandcc@gmail.com
No experience
needed
For costs check
their website
Tue
18 Aug
6.30pm
REAL FOOD FILM NIGHTS
Reconnect with the planet, enjoy Food Films – Popcorn – Hot Soup – Fresh Bread, and
discuss new and old food campaigns and take some action through letter writing, petitions,
postcards and maybe a visit to the supermarket or a bit of local digging!
COLLINGWO
OD
Friends of the
Earth, 312
Smith Street
All welcome
Seating is
limited,
please RSVP
What’s on the menu? ‘Think Global Eat Local’, a film celebrating & exploring local food
systems, using 15 years of footage over 15 countries.
Supporting films: An Evening With Vandana Shiva, Food Sovereignty & Food Security, La
Via Campesina, Global Food Crisis, Food Justice, The Trade Dictator
Donation
appreciated
Fresh organic
hot veggie soup,
bread &
popcorn by
donation.
RSVP realfood@melbourne.foe.org.au
Organised by: Friends of the Earth Melbourne Real Food group Info melbourne.foe.org.au
Tue
18 Aug
&
Wed
19 Aug
9am 5pm
4TH ANNUAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE
Featuring award-winning and leading-edge best practice case studies in sustainable
development, incl. addressing challenges of sustainability. Over 30 speakers on how local
governments can achieve their sustainable development goals in a cost-effective manner.
ALBERT
PARK
The Sebel
Albert Park,
65 Queens Road
Info denise.mcqueen@halledit.com.au ph 8534 5021 http://www.halledit.com.au/lgsd09
Tue
18 Aug
1 pm
Resistance forum: FINANCIAL CRISIS, CLIMATE CRISIS, GREEN JOBS ARE
THE WAY OUT
Speaker: Graham Brown, ex-coalminer and climate change activist, will discuss the urgent
need to phase out coal without penalising the workers, and why the government needs to
invest in a renewable energy industry to provide real green jobs.
Info Chris 0431 311 520
MELBOURNE
University
Wood Theatre,
Economics &
Commerce
Building
All welcome
No cost
Tue
18Aug
1pm
“THE RENEWABLE ALTERNATIVES TO COAL” – UoM, Educational Forum
Speakers: Louise Morris and Chris Breen from “Switch off Hazelwood” campaign
CARLTON
UoM, FLMR,
Rm 104, 1st Fl,
1888 Blding*
All welcome
No cost
MELBOURNE
Resistance Cntr,
Lvl 5, 407
Swanston St.
CARLTON
STH AMWU
office, 251
Queensberry St
ASHWOOD
All welcome
No cost
All welcome
No cost
Info Judy 0418 347 374
Wed
19 Aug
12.30p
m
Wed
19 Aug
5.30pm
Resistance forum: FINANCIAL CRISIS, CLIMATE CRISIS, GREEN JOBS ARE THE
WAY OUT
**Wed
COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY FORUM
See above for info
Resistance forum: FINANCIAL CRISIS, CLIMATE CRISIS, GREEN JOBS ARE THE
WAY OUT
See above for info
* (Grad Cntr)
Grattan St
All welcome
19 Aug
6:30pm
–
9:00pm
Presenting key issues related to food security in the local area. Highlight current community
food and gardening activities. Discuss workable strategies for further improving food
security and supporting community gardens.
Parkhill Primary
School, Parkhill
Drive Mel F60
K9
RSVP: to Jess Davis jdavis@monashlink.org.au or ring 9807 5841
Wed
19 Aug
6.30 –
9pm
Wed
19 Aug
7pm9pm
COMPANION PLANTING AND ORGANIC PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Be informed of natures systems, tonics and remedies for healthy gardens.
Wed
19 Aug
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Ever wondered how to get a foot in the door of the environmental industry? What roles you
could fill? Where to go to find opportunities?
6.15pm
8pm
BRUNSWICK
CERES
All welcome
Need to book
$60/$50
Light meal
included
IVANHOE
McCubbin Rm,
275 Upper
Heidelberg Rd
All welcome
No charge
EAST
MELBOURNE
Library, 122
George Street
Need to book
Bookings CERES Reception 9387 2609 or the Nursery on 9387 4403 www.ceres.org.au
CREATE AN ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
The latest in lighting technology, sealing draughts, hot water options and more.
Bookings: 8470 8373, TTY (Hearing Impaired) 8470 8696 emily@sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
www.sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
Speakers:

Pru Simmons from Conservation Volunteers

Louise Millar Hoffman - Careers Counselor
Bookings: tracey.skinner@environmentaljobs.com.au
Environmental Jobs Network (EJN) & Principal Consulting
**Wed
19 Aug
All
screeni
ngs at
6.30
pm
THE AGE OF STUPID - This film follows seven real life stories around the globe of
people noticing signs of climate change and their responses. http://www.ageofstupid.net/
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MELBOURNE Central Premiere HOYTS, Cnr Latrobe St and Swanson St, Level 5,
8662 3555 Live Premiere
CHADSTONE, HOYTS, 1340 Dandenong Rd, Chadstone, Chadstone Shopping
Centre 9563 1988 Live Premiere
BALLARAT, Regent 49 Lydiard St, Ballarat, 5330 5555
ELSTERNWICK, Reading Cinemas, Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon St, 9524 7900
ROSEBUD Cinemas 30 Rosebud Pde, Rosebud 5981 2555
NOTE: Carlton, Cinema Nova, is no longer hosting the live event
NOTE: Geelong, Village Cinemas, Screening cancelled
In partnership with 350.org this film is travelling the world, in an environmentally friendly way, with
the London premiere having just 1% of the usual Hollywood film premiere's emissions. To see where
it's showing near you, or to host your own: http://www.ageofstupid.net/screenings/country/australia
See previous
column
Please book
Stick around
afterwards for
finger food and
networking
opportunity.
** Thu
20 Aug
10:30a
m12pm
GARDENS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Learn about designing your garden more sustainably. Help provide a future for our children,
flora, fauna and planet. Guest speakers, morning tea and samples.
**Thu
20 Aug
MOON PLANTING - the cosmos explained. Sustainable Living & Gardening Classes
by Karen Sutherland
7pm 9pm
Waxing, waning, ascending, descending…what has it got to do with seeds and soil? We look
to the moon tonight to explain it all and why lunar planting converts swear by it. Presented
6:30pm
–
8:30pm
All welcome
BULLEEN
6 Manningham
Rd West
Suitable for
beginners to
lunar
planting.
Need to book
numbers are
limited.
$30 inlc. class
notes.
BOX HILL
Town Hall,
1022
Whitehorse
Road
All welcome
Free
FITZROY
FoE office
Smiths Street
All welcome
PARKVILLE
Theatre A,
Elisabeth
Murdoch
Building, The
UoM*
*See ref F20,
http://www.pb
.unimelb.edu.
au/CampusM
aps/Parkville.
pdf
All welcome
FITZROY
Kindness
House, Suite 10,
288 Brunswick
St
All welcome
If you arrive
and can't find
us phone 03
8383 2232 or
Free
Please book
Book on 9571 9922
Info: 98505155
Thu
20 Aug
GLEN
HUNTLY
122 Grange
Road,
classes@baag.com.au
www.baag.com.au/classes.html
GREYWATER FORUM
Drought-proof your garden and recycle washing water and do your bit for the environment.
What is greywater? How to use it safely in the home and garden, and learn about the different
types of greywater systems.
RSVP to receive a free water saving product, and go into the draw for door prizes.
Bookings: Kate Patkin 9262 6159 greenercity@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.
Thu
20 Aug
6.30pm
FRIENDS OF THE EARTH CLIMATE JUSTICE COLLECTIVE
The group now meets the 2de and 4th Thu of the month
**Thu
20 Aug
6.30pm
CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE - Engineers Without Borders
Info: ellenmroberts@yahoo.com.au
A great deal is being invested in carbon capture and storage as part of a mitigative approach
to climate change.



Sandra Kentish – UoM – introduction to CCS
Tzila Katzel (Shell) Aplication of CCS in Aus and the role of business
Mark Wakeham (EV) An alternative perspective on CCS and it’s inclusion in
a strategy to reduce carbon emissions
No cost
Fingerfood and
refreshments
available
Info: melbuni.chapter@ewb.org.au www.ewb.org.au
Thu
20 Aug
BEYOND ZERO EMISSIONS – THURSDAY NIGHT CAMPAIGN MEETINGS
Campaign meetings area held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday night of each month.
6:30 8pm
We begin with a report on any action that has been taken, new information, and any progress
made, and finish with a discussion on what activities, events and tasks are coming up and
*and we'll come
to the front
door.
what needs to be done. New people given a separate briefing at the start of the meeting.
Thu
20 Aug
10am–
12.30p
Public Forum: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT CLIMATE CHANGE GREEN PAPER
Thu
20 Aug
6pm
SWITCH OFF HAZELWOOD - SWITCH OFF COAL - WALK-ON FOR
RENEWABLE ENERGY - Organising group meeting for the peaceful community protest
and mass civil disobedience at Hazelwood Power Station in September.
NOTE: For details see Tue 18 Aug
The group will meet every Thursday till the date of the event on 12 Sept
People who can't come to the meetings will be kept in the loop and will be able to provide
feedback via the organisers e-list. Info: Louise Morris morris.lv@gmail.com
Fri
21 Aug
NOTE: Event cancelled Organising meeting for the Anglesea power station and coal mine
September mobilisation Info: Louise 0408906310
Fri
21 Aug
DISTINGUISHING THE CAUSES OF RECENT CLIMATE CHANGE –
A Melbourne Energy Institute and ESPG Public Lecture
1pm2pm
Speaker: Professor David Karoly
This talk will be about the separating and quantifying of the causes of recent climate change,
the process by which scientists distinguish between the different causes. It will concentrate
on fingerprint approaches to detection and attribution of climate change, assessing signal-tonoise issues and the spatial and temporal responses to different climate forcings in the 20th
century.
04216 16733*
BOX HILL
Lower Town
Hall, 1022
Whitehorse Rd
All welcome
CARLTON
Climate Action
Centre Lvl 5.
New building of
Victoria Trades
Hall.
All welcome
MELBOURNE
University Fritz
Lowe Theatre,
second level,
School of Earth
Sciences, corner
of Swanston St
& Elgin St
All welcome
ALBERT PK
Lake Albert
Sailing Club
Aquatic Dve
All welcome
This is a free
public lecture
Bookings are
not necessary.
Please arrive
early to
secure a seat
A description of the basis for the conclusion in the IPCC Fourth Assessment in 2007: that
“most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is
very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations”.
Info: Susannah Powell, Melbourne Energy Institute 8344 3519 powells@unimelb.edu.au
Sat
22 Aug
10am 12pm
SOLAR TOUR & INFORMATION SESSION
Visit the largest solar installation in Port Phillip and learn how to have a system installed for
your own sustainable home or building makeover.
Sat
22 Aug
–
Sun
24 Aug
Two-day NATIONAL FARMERS’ MARKETS CONFERENCE AUGUST 09
Local and international speakers on: food security, managing change and diversification,
market sustainability, accreditation, food trends, merchandising, marketing and more.
Info http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/enviro_events_2009.htm 9209 6548
Keynote speakers include Richard McCarthy, co-founder of Crescent City Farmers’
ROMSEY
Glen Erin
Free
Market in New Orleans and Market Umbrella.
Prog and reg: www.vicfarmersmarkets.org.au
Info: Simone Gordon Ph: 0421 458 891 or conference@vicfarmersmarkets.org.au
Hosted by the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association and Supported by the Victorian Government through
Regional Development Victoria.
** Sat
22 Aug
- Sun
23 Aug
9:30am
5:30pm
TRAINING FOR TRANSITION - BUILDING LOCAL RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
We've heard a lot about climate change and peak oil but what are we doing about living with
them? Transition Towns is a worldwide movement where people are getting together and
planning how to cope with the changes and make viable resilient communities. If you want to
know more look for Transition Towns on the internet.
Info: ycen@yackandandah.com 0260271743
YACKANDAN
DAH
Community
Centre 29 High
Street
All welcome
WONTHAGGI
All welcome
Usually $150.00
but YCEN is
using some
grant money to
reduce the cost
to $100
www.ycen.org.au
Organised by Yackandandah Community Education Network
Sat
22 Aug
10am 12pm
VCAT PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT APPEALS WORKSHOP
EDO in collaboration with the Bass Coast Shire Council
Bookings are
essential as
places are
limited to 15
The workshops assist individuals and conservation groups to represent themselves before
VCAT. Presented by EDO lawyers includes a presentation and opportunity for discussion.
Info or reg 8341 3100 or edovic@edo.org.au
This workshop is presented as part of the EDO’s ‘Improving community participation’ project generously
funded by the Legal Services Board of Victoria.
**Sat
22 Aug
8am 1pm
SGA AT THE SLOW FOOD FARMER'S MARKET
Come and participate in our fruit, vegetable and seed swap while sharing your produce as
well as your knowledge. Discuss the successes (and failures!) of your efforts in sustainable
gardening with like-minded individuals. Hear about the latest happenings on the Productive,
Organic and Diverse gardening groups project. (POD’s)
ABBOTSFORD
The Abbotsford
Convent, 1 St
Heliers St,
All welcome
WODONGA
La Trobe
University
AlburyWodonga,
University
Drive
All welcome
Info: www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au/whatson/farmers_market
Sun
23 Aug
WODONGA SUSTAINABILITY FAIR - Sustainable living and the related practices that
preserve resources and reduce negative impact on the environment.
10am 3pm
The Fair will be held in conjunction with Open Day at La Trobe Albury-Wodonga and Wodonga
TAFE. Wodonga TAFE sustainability practices support the growth of green skills in the
workforce by integrating green skills into all courses.
Reg online: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/aw/events/major-campus...
$100 per
participant
No charge
** Sun
23 Aug
2:30pm
4:30pm
CLIFTON HILL COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY MEETING
We are a group of Clifton Hill residents - not experts - with the shared aim of helping each
other to live more sustainably and encouraging action that avoids runaway climate change.
CLIFTON
HILL
St. Mark's
Church, 100
Hodgkinson St
All welcome
Gold coin
donation
appreciated
All welcome
No cost
Come along if you share our concern but find the issues frighteningly large and complex and
are unsure of what you can do that will make a difference
Displays, handouts, experts to talk with……
• Where can I find reliable up-to-date climate change information?
• What can I do to reduce the likelihood of dangerous climate change?
• What can I do to reduce the environmental impact of my lifestyle?
• Will it help if I change my diet or grow some of my own food?
• If I installed water tanks and solar panels how much would it help and what will it cost?
Featuring comedian Rod Quantock on the climate science, Yarra Climate Action Now,
Beyond Zero Emissions, The Environment Shop, the Ethical Consumption Group and other
local groups.
Info: Doug Evans dg.evans@bigpond.com
Organised by Yarra Climate Action Now
http://yarraclimateactionnow.blogspot.com
Mon
24 Aug
7.30pm
DAREBIN CLIMATE ACTION GENERAL MEETING
Monthly meetings are held on the last Monday in the month.
For details e-mail: darebinclimateaction@gmail.com
DAREBIN
E-mail for time
and venue
details
** Mon
24 Aug
Wed 26
Aug
5TH AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND CLIMATE CHANGE & BUSINESS CONF and
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
MELBOURNE
Convention and
Exhibition
Centre
9am 5pm
Themes: domestic and international policy developments in the lead-up to Copenhagen;
financing the transition to a low carbon economy, including insights into carbon markets;
impacts of the global recession on climate change policy and markets and practical advice on
responding to climate change, including the opportunities.
Over 80 expert speakers from the region and internationally, incl:
• The Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change & Water, Australia
• The Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for Climate Change Issues, New Zealand
• Elliot Diringer, Vice President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
• Henry Derwent, CEO, International Emissions Trading Association
• Jonathan Ling, CEO, Fletcher Building Ltd
• Tony Concannon, Managing Director, International Power Australia
• Mark Joiner, Finance Director, National Australia Bank
• Barry Harris, Director, Fonterra Milk Supply
• Carl McCamish, General Manager, Origin Energy
• Karen Degouve, CEO, European Carbon Fund
• Steve Fludder, Vice President, GE ecomagination
For a sound understanding of policy and business developments around the climate change
issue and insights from the leaders in the sector, this event is not to be missed.
http://www.climateandbusiness.com/index.cfm
This not-for-profit event is hosted by The Climate Change & Business Centre and Point Carbon with the
Victorian Government as Foundation Sponsor and both the Australian Federal and New Zealand
Governments as Government Sponsors.
Tue
25 Aug
7 pm
The Sustainable Living Space Film Night - THE WORLD ACCORDING TO
MONSANTO
RSVP bdettethomas@gmail.com or 9687 8675
The Sustainable Living Space is proudly supported by Manningham & Maroondah City Councils, North
Ringwood Community House, Park Orchards Learning Centre & Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre
Tue
25 Aug
9am 5pm
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN PURCHASING - full day workshop
’Green’ your organisation's spending, reduce its environmental impacts and operate more
sustainability. Includes: how to get started, what makes a product green, product assessment
scenarios, and provides participants with a tailored action plan for their org's next steps.
Info: click here or email training@ecobuy.org.au or phone (03) 9349 0444
Wed
26 Aug
6.30 –
9pm
Wed
26 Aug
7.30pm
SEED SOWING & SAVING, PROPAGATION & RE-POTTING
From little things big things grow, learn the basics and never buy plants again.
7.15pm
Wed
26 Aug
8pm
All welcome
Friends of Frankston Screenings –“ESCAPE FROM SUBURBIA”
Screenings on the last wed of the month.
MOONEY VALLEY CLIMATE ACTION MEETING
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month.
Info: http://www.mooneevalleyclimateaction.org/ Contact: Richard Keech 0419 036 463
BAYSIDE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION GROUP MEETING
The group meets the last Wednesday of every month
Contact: forcey5@bigpond.net.au www.baysideclimatechange.com
Entry is free
CARLTON,
60L Green
Building, 60
Leicester Street
Valuable for
any employee in
your org, from
general*
BRUNSWICK
CERES
*staff and
purchasing
officers to
procurement,
sust. & exec.
Managers
(org lunch
included)
All welcome
Need to book
ECO-Buy
Member $0
ECO-Buy Ass
Member $440
ECO-Find
Supplier $700
NFP $700
Other $880
$60/$50
Light meal
included
FRANKSTON
The Uniting
Church Hall, 16,
High St,
Mel 100A A9
MOONEE
PONDS Sam
Merrifield
Library
SANDRINGHA
M Uniting
Church,
Trentham St *
All welcome
There are no
entry charges,
donations are
gratefully
accepted.
No cost
Bookings
essential
Bookings CERES Reception 9387 2609 or the Nursery on 9387 4403 www.ceres.org.au
Info: 8774 8170 richardlaverack@hotmail.com http://www.frankston.vic.au/events
Wed
26 Aug
RINGWOOD
Maroondah
Civic Centre,
Braeside
Avenue
All welcome
762 Mount
Alexander Rd
All welcome
*Mel 76 G9
Wed
26 Aug
Friends of The Earth - WATER CAMPAIGN MEETINGS
Meetings are every second wed night
6.30
Please email Cam for details on the next one cam.walker@foe.org.au
Sun
26 Aug
12pm 4.30pm
STRATEGIES TO BE A WINNER IN THE GREEN WAR: A PRACTICAL
WORKSHOP - Pre Conference Workshop
**Mon
24 Aug
6.30pm
OTWAY RANGES CLIMATE ACTION (ORCA) - Committee Meeting
NOTE: Meetings now on the last Wed of each month
FITZROY
All are
welcome.
FoE Office
Smith Str.
MELBOURNE
Rendezvous
Hotel
Speaker: Scott Lambert, Partner, Holding Redlich
http://orcaction.org/blog/2009/08/15/orca-enews-15th-august-2009/
APOLLO BAY
Marrar Woorn,
Pengilly Ave
All welcome
No Energy Sub-group meeting
Mon
27 and
Tue
28 Aug
THE 7TH ANNUAL GREEN BUILDINGS CONFERENCE 2009 - Hear about the latest
sustainability trends from key industry bodies through Presentations, Case Studies and SiteTours
As above
Thu
27 Aug
NILLUMBIK CLIMATE ACTION NOW MEETING
Meetings are held the last Thursday of the month.
For venue and details: Lyn Hatherly lynspire@bigpond.net.au 9431 5200 or 0409 262 409
Venue changes
Mon
27 Aug
6.45pm
-9pm
The Manningham CARBON RATIONING ACTION GROUP (CRAG) Program
CRAG savings from solar PV & hot water systems
DONCASTER
TBA
Thu
27 Aug
6-8 pm
GUNNS20 COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER
Supported by city of Melbourne
Info and bookings: Kelly Trainor 9840 9307 or eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
NOTE: Due to a fire at the council offices this event will be relocated
Join Senator Bob Brown, defendant Louise Morris, and expert on NGOs and democracy,
Joan Staples, at a cocktail evening fundraiser. Support Gunns20 and the Triabunna1; help
bring a stop to litigation against public participation; and enjoy an evening of fine wine and
information.
All welcome
Bookings
Essential
MELBOURNE
Law Institute of
Victoria
Ground Floor
Theatre, 470
Bourke St
All welcome
MORWELL
Kernot Hall Cnr
Princes Dv &
Monash Way
All welcome
RSVP is
essential
RSVP by 25 August to Brooke Cadell, rsvp@lawyersforforests.asn.au 9600 4224
Organised by Lawyers for Forests and Friends of Forests and Free Speech
Tue
28 Aug
10am–
12.30p
Public Forum: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT CLIMATE CHANGE GREEN PAPER
NOTE: See entry 18 Aug for details
No cost
There is no
charge to attend
**Sat
29 Aug
10:30a
m
Sat
29 Aug
&
Sun
30 Aug
9.30
am 5pm
both
days)
PORTLAND SUSTAINABILITY GROUP - PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP –
How to build a Chook Tractor
Meetings last Saturday of each month
Contact: peter@energised.com.au
www.energised.com.au/psg
SKILLSHARE/TRAININGS - “Switch off Hazelwood. Switch off Coal. Switch on
Renewables” www.switchoffhazelwood.org
On Sun 13 Sept people from across Vic and Aus will come together for a day of peaceful
community mass civil disobedience – we will take direct action for renewable energy.
We ask everyone who plans to come to the day of action to also attend one of the activist
skillshare training courses prior to the action.
PORTLAND
All welcome
The Portland
South Primary
School NOTE
change of
venue
CARLTON
All welcome
The Climate
Action Centre
(Level 5, new
building Vic
toria Trades
Hall Council).
Need to
RSVP
ARARAT
Gum San
Museum,
Lambert St.
All welcome
The courses are invaluable tools that have been used in virtually every social movement to
ensure the safety and effectiveness of activists, and they will provide you with a clearer
understanding of what to expect at the action and some more tools to add to your activist
toolbox.
Hazelwood skillshare/training sessions program will include;
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Introduction to civil disobedience
Why peaceful mass civil disobedience /nonviolence as a tactic for Hazelwood?
Your legal rights and responsibilities.
Roles at an action: (police liaison, media liaison, medical support team, legal observers
and more).
Creative civil disobedience through puppets, props and music.
Protest tactics – the practical how to’s when switching off coal.
Organising for the day (affinity groups).
Dealing with police response to peaceful civil disobedience.
Media at an action –how to generate your own media and speak to journalists
(Role plays and interactive learning tools will be used through each session)
Mass simulation of the planned action Sun 6 Sept, 1pm to 5pm (location TBA). This will
be a fun and very important tool to practice our action skills and fine tune the action
RSVP info@switchoffhazelwood.org Please identify which of the trainings you wish to attend - and the
action of course.
Sun
30 Aug
10am3pm
“ARARAT SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXPO” - There will be a variety of displays and
workshops to attend.
Info: pearses@netconnect.com.au 03 53525009 www.agag.org.au
Free
Sun
30 Aug
2pm4.30pm
Co-hosted by Ararat Rural City and Ararat Greenhouse Action Group Inc.
(Western Hway)
CLIMATE JUSTICE –Our ethical responsibility
Speakers:
IVANHOE
Uniting Church
Seddon Str
Mel 31 F8
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Prof David De Kretser AC, Governor of Australia, Fellow of the Aus Academy of
Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Sr Anne Boyd, Coordinator of Earthsong Project
Tito Tapuonga, born in Tuvalu
All welcome
Free parking
behind church
5 min walk
from station
Gold coin
appreciated
Afternoon tea
will be
provided.
Join us to discuss climate justice actions, Copenhagen climate talks, sustainable living,
organic gardening, transition towns, reducing Greenhouse emissions and more.
Info: 9455 2581 Organized by the Social Justice Comm, Banyule Network of Uniting Churches.
Sun
30 Aug
2pm
TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE by Dr. Roger Jones, formerly of CSIRO
Dr Jones is a Professorial Research Fellow at the Institute of Strategic Economic Studies with
Victoria University.
MELBOURNE
Room 1101,
11th floor,
300 Flinders
Str
Contact: Michele Arundell, (03) 9755 3347 michelearundell@yahoo.com
Tue
1 Sep
9am 1pm
ECO-Buy events Workshop: GREEN CONTRACTS AND TENDERS
Tue
1 Sept
10 am –
3pm
Workshop BIOLOGICAL FARMING - a greener, cleaner way to grow food
Advanced workshop that explores the critical role of contracts and tenders in making green
purchasing ‘business as usual’.
Carlton
60L Green
Building, 60
Leicester Street
All welcome
Need to book
GLENORMIST
ON
Cost/day incl.
morning tea,
lunch and
handout notes:
$50 Non FBF
Inc Member
$40.00 FBF Inc
Member.
Prices without
GST.
Speaker Dr Maarten Stapper began a career in science and agriculture forty years ago, has
international experiences on four continents and is a former senior scientist with CSIRO.
Dr Stapper left the CSIRO when it became clear his views on biological farming were
incompatible with his employer. Today, he travels the country to educate farmers on how to
use fewer chemicals in their soil and on their crops.”
Contact Noel Horan 0429 933 438
Supported by Fed of Biological Farmers Inc. PO Box 759 Seymour 3660 info@fbf.org.au
Wed
2 Sept
7.45pm
LIGHTER FOOTPRINTS CLIMATE ACTION GROUP MEETING –
Lighter footprints meets the first wed of every month
Contact: Carolyn Ingvarson, Convenor ci@the.inter.net.au Ph 9836 0925
CANTERBUR
Y 15 Faversham
Rd
Check website
for costs
(organic lunch
included)
All welcome
Wed
2 Sept
7 pm 9 pm
CREATE A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN
Advice on indigenous drought tolerant plants, growing your own food, improving your soil
and using less water.
PRESTON
City Hall, 284
Gower St
Preston
All welcome
No charge
Need to book
Bookings: 8470 8373, TTY (Hearing Impaired) 8470 8696
emily@sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au www.sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
Wed
2 Sept
10am 3pm
Wed
2 Sep
9am5pm
BIOLOGICAL FARMING Workshop with Maarten Stapper
Info as on 1 Sept
Contact Gerhard Grasser 03 5627 8663
WARRAGUL
Workshop MARKETING GREEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES – ECO-Buy event
Carlton
60L Green
Building, 60
Leicester Street
*
All welcome
*esp people
incl.marketing
& sales,
prod/service
dev & retail
Check website
for costs (incl
(organic lunch)
*designed to be
delivered to
multiple orgs
Wed
2 Sept Thu
3 Sept
ENABLING CHANGE - Master class in project design for behaviour change
DOCKLANDS
The Mission to
Seafarers, 717
Flinders St.
All welcome
Cost: $695
(discount
available for
community
groups)
Wed
CREATING A SUSTAINABLE WATER FUTURE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE
CHANGE
Incl: What is a green product?, what is green purchasing?, Life Cycle Assessment, product
labelling, environmental claims and green wash, regulatory framework and requirements,
sustainability market expectations and segmentation, key marketing messages and
approaches.
Transform your abilities as a change agent. Get valuable insights into the psychology of
behaviour change, inspiring case studies and a proven step-by-step project design
methodology. Click for full details
Attendance to
this event is
by invitationonly.
2 Sept
Speaker: Rob Skinner, Managing Director, Melbourne Water
12pm
to
2pm
**Thu
3 Sept
7.30pm
sharp
Info: CEDA 03 9662 3544 Email the Melbourne team
Hosted by Parsons Brinckerhoff [Trustee event]
TOWARDS CATASTROPHIC CLIMATE CHANGE
Speaker: David Spratt, co-author of Climate Code Red will share the latest evidence on the
dire need for more urgent action on climate change. Our Government is forging ahead with a
vastly inadequate response. In the lead up to Copenhagen, WCAN believes all Australians
should understand the realities and speak out against our Government’s apathetic response.
How far are we from the point of no return when runaway climate heating and further
dramatic consequences become unstoppable?
There is a high potential for us to lose control of escalating climate change, as one event
compounds the next in our complex and fragile ecosystem. As the Arctic warms, ice shelves
WARRANDYT
E Community
Church 57-59
Yarra Street
Everyone is
welcome
No RSVP is
required.
Entry is free!
Gold coin
donations
appreciated.
melt, the tundra warms and the permafrost of thawing peat releases previously trapped
methane, a green house gas 20 times more powerful than CO2. Sea levels rise causing
massive dislocation of people around the globe, but well before that, water will invade the
porous rocks that hold fresh water and wreck the water supplies of many major cities, already
hit by falling water tables due to drought. Now is the time for us to confront this reality – not
10 or 20 years from now when we may have reached the point of no return, when runaway
climate change and its consequences become unstoppable.
Enquiries: Wayne Rankin 9844 1959
Organised by Warrandyte Climate Action Now WarrandyteCAN Make A Difference!
Sponsored by ZOLOTO’S Flowers and chocolates
Thu
3 Sept
10-3pm
BIOLOGICAL FARMING Workshop with Maarten Stapper
Info as on 1 sept
Contact Carl Reeve 0412 144 936
NAGAMBIE
Sat
5 Sept
10am1pm
and
TWO DAY ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING
The workshop is a mix of classroom presentations and practical exercises.
BRUNSWICK
CERES
Sat
5 Sept
10.30
am
to
5pm
CLIMATE EMERGENCY NETWORK GENERAL MEETING
Opportunity to review CEN past activities, discuss and plan for our role in keeping the
emergency message as a focus. Election of a Facilitation Committee for the next year.
Sat
5 Sept
time tba
BUGGER THE POLAR BEARS, THIS IS SERIOUS
Rod Quantock presents: A show about carbon, climate and cataclysm
$150/$140
Need to book
Light
meal included
Bookings CERES Reception 9387 2609 or the Nursery on 9387 4403 www.ceres.org.au
(2de session Sat 12 Sept 10am – 3.30pm)
A detailed agenda is being planned and will be forwarded asap.
Rod says: ' If climate change doesn't scare you shitless, then you probably don't get the
science. It's time to take climate sides! And if you don't know which side you are on, you
owe it to yourself to see this show.
www.sceg.org.au Surf Coast Energy Group Fundraiser
Sat
5 Sept
1 - 4pm
All welcome
GREEN RENTERS WORKSHOP – a practical and lively discussion of ideas and
demonstration on greening up your rental property and learn how to make general lifestyle
changes.
Reg: www.ceres.org.au
www.greenrenters.org
ABBOTSFORD
Convent – for
travel details see
http://www.abb
otsfordconvent.
com.au/visitors
All CAGS –
whether or
not members
of CEN
JAN JUC
The Rose
The great Ocean
Rd
All welcome
Tickets $20
available from
Torquay Health
Foods
Surfworld and
at door.
BRUNSWICK
EAST
CERES
All welcome
$25/$15 CERES
members/conces
sion
Sun
6 Sept
1- 5pm
MASS SIMULATION OF THE PLANNED - SWITCH OFF HAZELWOOD - ACTION.
(location TBA)
**Mon
7 Sept
TRANSITION TO A ZERO CARBON FUTURE DISCUSSION GROUP - Discussion
group hosted by BZE to facilitate discussion and exchange of information and ideas amongst
interested people, of ways to transform Australia into a zero carbon economy as quickly as
possible, in order to avoid dangerous climate change. First Monday of every month
FITZROY
2nd Floor
Kindness
House, 288
Brunswick St.
All welcome
Wheelchair
access: Stairs,
happy to
assist with
access
Light
refreshments
provided
HEIDELBERG
All welcome
No cost
PORTLAND
Sandilands Bar
All welcome
6.30
pm –
8.30
pm
Speaker: Richard Denby presents 'Zero Carbon Australia 2020 - Transition to Sustainable
Housing'
Gold coin
appreciated.
Richard, a Melbourne based Architect and environmental design researcher with extensive
experience in sustainable and energy efficient building and infrastructure projects, is a key
contributor to the Zero Carbon Australia 2020 project, where his focus is on the residential
building sector, developing sustainable design strategies for retrofitting the existing housing
stock and developing higher standards for new dwellings.
Info: Mark Ogge: mark@beyondzeroemissions.org 0421 272 884 or SianGleeson 0422 635367
s.gleeson3@pgrad.unimelb.edu.au
http://www.beyondzeroemissions.org/discussiongroup
Mon
7 Sept
7.30pm
YARRA VALLEY CLIMATE ACTION GROUP – General Meeting
Meetings first Monday of every month
Tue
8 Sept
7 pm
PORTLAND SUSTAINABILITY GROUP - CASUAL DRINKS/CATCH-UP
The second Tuesday of each month.
For venue & info contact Brigitte 9457 2458 or Mary 9455 2581
http://sites.google.com/site/yarravalleyclimateactiongroup/
Want to discuss global climate politics? Need advice on how to fix a dripping tap? Want to
share your latest energy and money saving success stories with other enthusiastic people?
Come along for an informal talk about all things environmentally sustainable in a welcoming
setting amongst friends.
Contact: peter@energised.com.au
Tue
8 Sep
9am –
1am
Workshop DEVELOPING A GREEN PURCHASING POLICY ECO-Buy event.
Writing a green purchasing policy is one of the important first steps on a green purchasing
journey. Context and importance of a green purchasing policy, what makes a good policy and
how to implement a policy.
Carlton
60L Green
Building, 60
Leicester Street
Check website
for costs and
other details
Tue
8 Sept
&
Wed
National Conference – "THE FUTURE IS RELOCALISATION - COMMUNITIES IN
TRANSITION"
PRESTON
Rydges
205 Bell Str
$690 incl. GST
All inclusive
including dinner
No single day
Reflecting on a future where we create more community control over our socio-cultural and
9 Sept
economic systems to ensure that local communities operate within their ecological limits and
maximize their potential to function as healthy, resilient and inclusive societies and
economies.
fees available
Organised by the MAV with support from the Bank of Ideas and Village Well.
Info: John Hennessy jhennessy@mav.asn.au www.bankofideas.com.au
www.mav.asn.au/CA256C320013CB4B/Lookup/relocalisation0909/$file/relocalisation.pdf
Tue
8 Sept
12pm
to
2pm
URANIUM MINING AND NUCLEAR POWER: DO THEY MAKE GOOD
ECONOMIC SENSE?
Speakers include
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Michael Angwin, Executive Director, Australian Uranium Association,
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Professor George Dracoulis, and Head, Dept of Nuclear Physics, ANU
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Dr Ziggy Switkowski, Chairman, ANTSO
MELBOURNE
Victoria, Park
Hyatt,
Info: CEDA Victoria. 03 9662 3544 Email the Melbourne team Further event details will be posted shortly.
Wed
9 Sept
July
6-8 pm
MELBOURNE SUSTAINABILITY DRINKS – “Connecting passionate people to create
a better world“ A non-sponsored event held on the first Wednesday of every month
A forum for professionals working in various parts of the “sustainability industry” to meet,
exchange ideas about this sector and hear different perspectives about the social and
environmental challenges we face.
MELBOURNE
*Tjanabi at
Federation
Square.
(beside the
Atrium, Flinders
St )
Everyone
RSVP
Essential
This is not a
sponsored
event; i.e. you
buy your own
drinks. We
choose to come
together in the
spirit of a
shared interest.
STH MORANG
Whittlesea
Council,
FountainVwRm
25 Ferres Blvd
TORQUAY
Surfworld
Surf City Plaza
Beach Road
SEYMOUR
Common
Ground,
Seymour
All welcome
No charge
RSVP: www.melbournesustainabilitydrinks.com/rsvp.
*Tjanabi sources local and native produce and supplies and is involved in organic waste pilot projects and
water minimisation schemes with the aim of being carbon neutral. Tjanabi supports local initiatives such as
Land-care and the Unity Foundation, seeking to educate on regional and modernised indigenous cuisines.
**Wed
10 Sept
7- 9 pm
CREATE A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN (for details see entry 2 Sept)
Fri
11 Sept
7pm
GARBAGE WARRIOR - A film about energy efficient housing built with recycled just
about anything! Followed by a panel discussion with local architects over a cuppa.
www.sceg.org.au
Sat
12 Sep
–Fri
18 Sep
STILLNESS IN ACTION
Sat
PEACEFUL COMMUNITY MASS CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE to switch off Hazelwood
Bookings: 8470 8373, TTY (Hearing Impaired) 8470 8696
emily@sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au www.sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
Retreat over several days Stillness in Action’ develops wisdom, calmness, courage and
clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in troubled times.
Need to book
All welcome
All welcome
Entry gold coin
12 Sept
and
Sun
13 Sept
and switch of coal – taking action for renewable energy.
The first in a series of national fun, creative and inspiring community mass civil disobedience
actions at one of the main causes of climate change - coal burning power stations.
There are many opportunities for people to get involved in making this event happen from
joining the creative collective, media team, community outreach group.
Info about the event, or how to get involved, info@switchoffhazelwood.org or come along to our
weekly organising meetings every Thursday, 6pm at the Climate Action Centre.
www.switchoffhazelwood.org hazelwoodaction@twitter
Mon
14 Sept
7.30pm
EMERALD FOR SUSTAINABILITY (EmFSus) General Monthly Meeting
Meetings are held the second Monday of the month
**Mon
14 Sept
7.30pm
WESTSIDE CRAG (CARBON REDUCTION ACTION GROUP) MEETING
The group meets alternative third Monday/Tuesday of month to:
Info: Lee lfuller@bigpond.net.au or www.emfsus.org.au
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Discuss strategies to reduce your carbon footprint
Calculate your CO2 emissions
Borrow power meter to measure appliances
EMERALD
Library meeting
room
All welcome
YARRAVILLE
All welcome.
No cost
Neesh & Shaun's
place
Please RSVP
Bring gas and
electricity bills
All welcome
Free lecture
7 Burns St,
Yarraville
Today’s discussions theme will be: CYCLING AND HEALTHIER TRANSPORT
Come at 6.30 if you like to share dinner if you like (BYO plate) - please RSVP
You can prepare by joining our CRAGs site: www.crags.org.au & downloading the calculator.
You can also check out these calculators: Direct emissions http://www.carbonequity.info/crags/calculator.html
Total embodied emissions http://www.isa.org.usyd.edu.au/education/ISA-GHG-Calculator_2008.xlsContact: crags@westnet.com.au or 93147713 or 0402 337077
**Tue
15 Sept
6:00pm
7:30pm
Wed
16 Sept
'Climate and Innovation' – TRANSFORMING APPROACHES TO REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE NETHERLANDS: THE CASE STUDY OF FRIESLAND
The Alfred Deakin Eco-Innovation Lectures - an initiative of the Vic State Gov’t
Speakers:

Yoram Krozer - Founding Director European Institute for Sustainable Innovations,
The Cartesius Institute
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Simon Tijsma - Head of Economic Affairs, Recreation and Tourism, Province of
Friesland
YARRA CLIMATE ACTION NOW! - General Meeting
The Group meets the second Wednesday of the month
BENDIGO
The Capital,
Bendigo’s
Performing Arts
Centre
FITZROY
Kindness
All welcome
7.30pm
Info: Pablo pabs101@hotmail.com
**Wed
16 Sept
7-9
pm
CREATE A SUSTAINABLE GARDEN (for details see entry 2 Sept)
**Thu
17 Sept
6.45pm
-9pm
RENOVATING SUSTAINABLY - Climate change science update Sustainable
Homes Program - Sustainable Living Seminar Program
**Sun
19 Sept
1pm 2.30pm
20-26
Sept
CLIMATE WEEK
Bookings: 8470 8373, TTY (Hearing Impaired) 8470 8696 emily@sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
www.sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
House, 288
Brunswick St
IVANHOE
McCubbin Rm
275 Upper
Heidelberg Rd
All welcome
Need to book
DONCASTER
Manningham
Council 699
Doncaster Rd
All welcome
Going Green Solution Workshop - PRACTICAL & SIMPLE GREEN HOUSEHOLD
PRODUCTS: LIVING MORE SUSTAINABLY hands-on workshop
Modern Cloth Nappies & accessories
HURSTBRIDG
E
All welcome
RSVP 9718 0126 or info@goinggreensolutions.com.au www.goinggreensolutions.com.au
Going Green
Solutions
937 Main Rd
Bookings: eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au 9840 9129
No charge
No cost
Bookings
Essential
No cost
Bookings
essential
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