Position Available: Participatory Action Research Coordinator
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Friends of the Earth are seeking an experienced social researcher to coordinate anexciting new collaborative project.
The Participatory Action Research Coordinator will assist the Yorta Yorta people define their aspirations for Working on Country and an ideal “joint management†model to achieve these, by organising workshops and facilitating YYN members to illustrate their interests and capacity to work on Country and engage in NRM. The role would suit someone with experience in participatory action research (or equivalent), community development, and capacity building who enjoys collaborating with others in a creative learning environment.
Applications are due Midday Wednesday 19th November. Click here to download a position description and application guidelines.
Indigenous leaders share their stories
mining sacred ground
Indigenous leaders share their stories
7pm Wednesday 22 October 2008
Friends of the Earth
312 Smith Street, Collingwood, Melbourne
Speakers:
Jethro Tulin, Ipili, Papua New Guinea
Neville ‘Chappy’ Williams, Wiradjuri, Australia
What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?
What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?
Ross Garnaut has released his final report on Australia's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, outlining how he thinks Australia should tackle the growing climate crisis. But does his model provide for real action on climate change and a just transition to a low carbon economy?
Read moreFoE members and supporters feedback
FoE members and supporters feedback, October 2008
Every two years we ask our members and supporters to provide feedback about the organisation and the campaigns we are working on.
Attached is this years form, we would greatly appreciate your time in answering as little or much as you want of the questions below.
Read moreNorth South pipeline rally
Save the Murray
Plug the Pipe
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Where: IN YEA TOWNSHIP
Melbourne’s gateway to the Goulburn and Murray Rivers
When: SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER @ 11AM
'Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie,' say cleaning ladies
Press Release
"Clean Coal is a Dirty Lie," say cleaning ladies.
The Climate Cleaning Ladies have taken to Flinders St. Station to see if there is such a thing as clean coal.
"We have been scrubbing coal all morning and all that's happened is we're now covered in coal dust, and as dirty as the coal," said Sadie Brown of the Climate Cleaning Ladies.
Read moreGarnaut Climate protest calls for stronger action
Media Release
September 30 2008
Rudd must reject Garnaut's low climate change targets
Friends
of the Earth Australia has described Garnaut's report as a "recipe for
disaster" and called on the government to reject his proposed low-end
carbon pollution targets.
Professor Garnaut's Final Report outlining the science and economics of climate change and emission trading was released today.
Read moreGreenhouse Mafia Captures Politics
Wednesday 24 September 2008
The Greenhouse Mafia representing major polluters from the fossil fuel industry were out in force this morning capturing Government, and their climate policy, to make sure business as usual greenhouse emissions continue in the face of dangerous climate change.
Read moreVictoria's forests - a family day in October
... Help protect and get informed about Victoria's red gum wetlands andforests.
... Learn about the exciting new science behind Green Carbon and find out what you can do to fight climate change
Come along for a fun and informative day for adults and kids. A repeat of last year's event, the day will combine informative talks and information stalls with entertainment for all ages, including bands, a treasure hunt, face-painting, circus skills workshops, colouring-in and painting activities
Saturday October 11:10am - 2pm
CERES Environmental Park
Corner of Roberts and Stewart Streets
Brunswick East
Forum: Building the climate movement online
6pm Thursday October 16th
Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith Street Collingwood
Online tools offer climate change activists and groups excellent
opportunities and strategies to build the movement. Websites, egroups,
blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and other applications are being used
extensively by community organisers… But how well? How can online tools
be harnessed most effectively to recruit, engage, energise, strategise
and sustain grassroots climate change activism?