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…
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…
ByAudrey
More than a book club, a place to be heard, informed, and held by a sharing circle. This is not your usual book club, where everyone reads the same book and gives their opinion. This is more of a ‘let’s meet at my place and share what we know about climate change’. The magic happens…
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…
We have the power to create a better future Thursday 21 March, 7.00 – 8.30pm Free Event for up to 20 pplPotluck vegan meal – bring a dish (no soup)Bondi location advised on registration Community-led action and behavioural change are vitally important ingredients in shaping happy, healthy and prosperous lives. While governments play an integral…
When: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month: Feburary 10th, & 24th 9-1pm Where: Bondi Beach public school, Campbell Parade Stop by and say hi! We have our information stall twice a month – engaging people about environmental issues, exchanging tips and stories, and talking about our projects and our group. Come meet us…
Earth and Ocean Lovers UniteBy Charlotte from Earth Child At the beginning of September, Earth Child teamed up with a Bronte to Bondi beach cleanup walk with over 40 people attending. It was great to have lots of people attend and we hope that we can see some regular faces and new faces in coming…
ByKit
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…
ByKit
Stories (or ‘Narratives’) are spoken about a lot these days as an important way to engage people in communicating and in changing their behaviour. Telling one’s life story is an interesting thing to do to get to know each other well. And telling our ‘environmental life story’ is likewise an enticing way of hearing about…
ByKit
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 –…
