WELA + Merri-bek City Council Present Stories of Change: The Environmental Leaders Shaping Our Past, Present & Future

Thursday 29 May
Doors Open at 5:30pm, Speakers begin at 6:00pm, finishes approximately 8:30pm
Schoolhouse Studios, Coburg
Free event

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the power of community-led environmental leadership.

This free community event will highlight the stories of women and gender-diverse leaders who are driving environmental change. Through storytelling and interactive discussions, we’ll explore the past, present, and future of environmental changemaking in the Merri-bek area and beyond.

✨ Hear from incredible local voices, including:

Cr Helen Davidson, Merri-bek City Council Mayor
Ann McGregor OAM, President, Merri Creek Management Committee
Denise Cauchi, Interim CEO, Climate Action Network Australia
Nathacha Subero, Community Development & Community Garden Coordinator, Reynard St Neighbourhood House
Emma Bacon, Executive Director, Sweltering Cities

🎤 Facilitated by Kulja Coulston (Broadcaster, Senior Policy Advisor at Australian Institute of Company Directors and Former Communications Lead at Climateworks Centre), this is a chance to connect with others who care about our environment and our future.

You’ll also have the opportunity to explore WELA’s Stories of Change: A Collective Timeline—an evolving interactive installation that weaves together the stories of women and gender-diverse leaders in environmental advocacy, First Nations activism, and social movements.

This event is part of Merri-bek City Council’s commitment to supporting the next generation of local environmental leaders through the Merri-bek WELA Community Scholarship, and WELA’s mission to amplify community-led change.

Whether you’re deeply involved or just starting your journey, this is a space to connect, reflect, and be inspired to take action.