Do you want to get active for strong nature protection and urgent climate action ahead of the next federal election?
Then join us for lunch, training then about an hour of doorknocking & letterboxing in the federal electorate of Deakin.
Research shows that speaking to people face-to-face is one of the most effective things we can do to get them to take action, and it's one of the most powerful ways you can contribute in this election period. All round the world throughout history, when we've looked back at moments of seemingly unexpected political swings, behind that ''unexpected'' swing are hundreds of volunteers on the ground who have been door knocking and having conversations with community for months about what they care about. And this was certainly the case for so many of the seats that changed hands at the last Federal Election.
At the last doorknock I was part of, I was nervous! I was worried people would be hostile and that I would fumble over my words. I discovered something surprising and empowering though, which is that way more people care than I'd ever realised. Most people were just unsure how they could make a difference, or didn't trust their ability to help make change. And even the ones who weren't interested were polite. And my worries of fumbling my words and not being a ''perfect'' and ''experienced'' doorknocker faded when I realised that all I needed to do was speak honestly and from my heart about why I cared about protecting nature and taking action on climate change. I started the day a bit nervous, but ended the day revitalised and energised by the great chats we had had and the difference I know myself and volunteers had made that day through simple conversations.
If you've never been doorknocking before, have no fear – we got you covered! We will meet for lunch and walk you through everything you need to know about what makes a good, quick & impactful door-knock conversation. We will learn together, and have some fun, too.
And at the end of our session, we'll regroup and have a quick debrief to share our learnings. We will have both made an impact and also heard what this community thinks about nature protection, climate change, renewable energy and more.
We promise you a very safe and welcoming space, and you will be part of a team at all times. It's a great way to not only make a difference in your community, but also a wonderful way to meet new people who are passionate about protecting our environment.
So please do join us, spread the word and bring your friends, too. Whether you are coming with pals or by yourself, we promise to make you feel very welcome.
I hope you can join us!