Democracy in Practice: Empowering Grassroots Community Groups

Democracy in Practice: Empowering Grassroots Community Groups

Our systems are letting us down. The mechanisms that are meant to support us to live healthy, happy and meaningful lives are inherently flawed. This is because economic growth is prioritised before people and the planet.  How did we get here and what can we do about it?  A man who has been at the forefront…

YOU HAVE THE POWER

YOU HAVE THE POWER

Last summer when in Takayna (the Tarkine in Tasmania), sipping tea, I was recommended the Carbon Almanac. The book is one of the most wonderful books on climate change, climate justice and climate action with a page dedicated to a particular issue and links to further references (how aptly named an almanac). This book won…

CLOTHES SWAP PARTY

CLOTHES SWAP PARTY

Choose-Swap-Wear-Repeat Sunday 10 March, 2.00 – 5.00pm Waverley address advised on registration Clothes Swaps are a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe – you’ll save money and help make the world a better place! If you have good quality garments and/or accessories you wish to swap, this is the perfect opportunity to find…

WHAT CAN I DO?
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WHAT CAN I DO?

Can one person make a difference?  Or do we wait for someone else to do it! This is a question that is asked at our Market stall, round dinner tables, in class-rooms…..everywhere, in these  urgent times. What’s that quote from the Dalai Lama … something like, “If you ever think you’re too small to make…

CARVING THE PUMPKIN

CARVING THE PUMPKIN

August is a season of mellow fruitfulness  At my home garden there’s been a lovely specimen of butternut pumpkin growing for months.  It’s been tucked away from most eyes, next to a lemon tree growing in a pot and supported on the vine, by sitting on the ground. The day finally came when neighbours –…