Get involved with climate advocacy organisations and make a difference on a local, state or national level. If you know of an outstanding Aussie organisation that’s not listed here, let us know!
LARGER ORGANISATIONS
1 Million Women
Building a movement of women and girls acting on climate change through the way we live
350.org
Works with a network of campaigners and local groups across Australia to help coordinate online campaigns, grassroots organising, and mass public actions
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
Australia’s national environment organisation, speaking out, showing up and acting for a world where forests, rivers, people and wildlife thrive
Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance
A platform for Australian volunteer and professional firefighters to come together and advocate for stronger action on climate change
Australian Forests & Climate Alliance
An Australian community network working to protect Australia’s native forests and secure a safe climate for future generations
Australian Student Environment Network
Bringing people together through education and action for social and environmental justice
Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC)
Building a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis before it’s too late
Beyond Zero Emissions
NGO and climate solutions think-tank designing and implementing a zero-emissions economy for Australia
Citizens Climate Lobby Australia
A non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change.
Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA)
Creating a people-powered movement to collectively fund and fast-track Australia’s renewable-energy revolution
CLIMARTE
Harnesses the creative power of the arts to inform, engage and inspire action on climate change
Climate and Health Alliance
An alliance of stakeholders in the health sector who wish to see the threat of climate change addressed through prompt policy action
Climates
A supportive network empowering people in the Australia-Pacific region to address our climate challenges together
Climate Guardians
Using angel iconography to highlight the vital role of guardianship of precious natural resources, both human and non-human, in addressing the global threat from climate change
Doctors for the Environment Australia
Voluntary organisation of medical doctors working to address the diseases – local, national and global – caused by damage to the earth’s environment
Extinction Rebellion
Our lives have meaning when we follow our conscience and fight to protect what we love. XR asks others who feel the same way to join their peaceful Rebellion.
Environment Victoria
Advocates for big, important and permanent changes to safeguard our environment and the future well-being of all Victorians
Farmers for Climate Action
An alliance of farmers and leaders in agriculture working with peers, the wider sector and decision-makers to make sure Australia takes the actions necessary to address damage to our climate
Friends of the Earth Melbourne
A social and environmental justice organisation working for a socially equitable and environmentally sustainable future
Get Up
Works towards a thriving democracy in Australia led by the values and hopes of everyday people. Regularly features environmental campaigns
Green Music Australia
Harnesses the cultural power of music and musicians to practically lead the way to a greener world
Green Sages
Older Victorians acting to increase the environmental sustainability of our community and to decrease the impact of climate change
Greenfaith/Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC)
Grassroots interfaith organisation seeking to learn from the wisdom of the faith traditions in responding ethically to our ecological environment
Greenpeace Australia
Takes action to protect our natural home, now and for the future
Healthy Futures
An organisation of health professionals, students and community members taking action to address climate change and related threats to health
Journeys for Climate Justice
Not-for-profit organisation empowering climate-affected communities in the Asia Pacific Region
Market Forces
Exposes institutions financing environmentally or climate-destructive projects and works with the community to prevent investment in projects that would harm the environment and drive global warming
Quit Coal
Volunteers campaigning for a coal- and gas-free Victoria
Psychology for a Safe Climate
Psychologists and helping professionals contributing psychological understanding and support within the community, helping people face the difficult climate reality
Science Teachers for Climate Awareness
Resources for science teachers to raise the awareness of the voting public, starting with teaching colleagues, then the parent body and other community groups
Seed
Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network
Solar Citizens
An independent community organisation bringing together millions of solar owners and supporters to grow and protect solar in Australia
Sustainable Living Festival
Festival that aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable living and seeks solutions to global warming that will return the planet to a safe climate as fast as humanly possible
Sustainable Population Australia
An independent not-for-profit organisation seeking to protect the environment and our quality of life by ending population growth in Australia and globally
The Australian Wind Alliance
Bringing together communities, businesses and individuals who support more wind energy for our country
The Climate Council
Provides independent, authoritative climate change information to the Australian public
The Jewish Ecological Coalition (JECO)
A not-for-profit organisation set up to emphasise and deepen the Jewish commitment to sustainability and to raise awareness within and beyond the Jewish community about Judaism’s strong environmental message
The Wilderness Society
Campaigns to keep fossil fuels in the ground, maximise the amount of carbon stored in natural landscapes, stop tree clearing and encourage reforestation across Australia
Vote Climate
Network linking community groups working on solutions to the climate crisis, aiming to make climate action a central issue in every election
GRASSROOTS GROUPS -- MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
A Grandstand for the Environment (seniors / grandparents in Manningham and beyond)
Baby Boomers for Climate Change Action (Boroondara)
Bayside Climate Change Action Group
Brimbank Climate Action Network
Children's Book Creators for Climate Action
Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association
Eastern Climate Action Melbourne
Environment Victoria southern suburbs
Environment Victoria eastern suburbs
Lighter Footprints (Boroondara and Whitehorse)
Locals into Victoria's Environment (LIVE) (Port Phillip)
Melton Sustainable Living Group
Moonee Valley Sustainability (MVS)
Moreland Energy Foundation (MEFL)
Stonnington Climate Action Network
Western Region Environment Centre (western suburbs)
Yarra Climate Action Now (City of Yarra)
GRASSROOTS GROUPS -- REGIONAL VICTORIA AND BEYOND
Ararat Greenhouse Action Group
Bass Coast Climate Action Group
Baw Baw Sustainability Network
Benalla Climate Group / Benalla Sustainable Future Group
Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE)
Centre for Climate Safety (Geelong)
Grandmothers for Climate Action
La Trobe Environment Action Forum (Bendigo)
Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group
Macedon Ranges Green Energy Coalition
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group
North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA)
Otway Ranges Climate Action (ORCA)
Outdoors People for Climate Action
Sustainable Hepburn Association (SHARE) (Hepburn Shire)
The Hub (Castlemaine)
Voices of the Valley (Latrobe Valley)
Wangaratta Sustainability Network
