The ACF Deakin community was only established last year, so we're relatively new, but we're still growing and, boy, have we been busy!
In the lead up to the federal election we ran a successful Candidates Forum, put up over 200 yard signs saying Yes to Protecting Nature, Yes to Renewables, No to Nuclear and No to New Coal and Gas, gave out almost 8000 climate scorecards and encouraged over 300 people to pledge to vote of climate and nature.
Since then, we've had a face-to-face meeting with Federal Labor member for Deakin, Matt Gregg, to discuss Australia's outdated nature laws and our members have been participating in weekly rallies across Deakin, Menzies and Chisholm electorates to protest against Woodside's North West Shelf extension and demand a strong 2035 climate plan.
Next month, we'll be hosting a Slow Bird Walk event and assisting ACF Eastern Rosellas (formerly ACF Chisholm) to host a Platy Project event, a movie night, and a stall at the Whitehorse Spring Festival.
Come and hear how you can get involved or even host your own event in the future.
Refreshments will be provided. BYO ideas!
Don't live in Deakin? No problem! People from other electorates are most welcome to join us. The more, the merrier, but please remember to RSVP, so we know how many to expect.
Look forward to seeing you there!