WELA x Merri-Bek Stories of Change

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

• Thursday 29 May
• 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• 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:

• Ann McGregor OAM, President, Merri Creek Management Committee
• Denise Cauchi, Interim CEO, Climate Action Network Australia
• Nathacha Subero, Acting Manager, Reynard St Neighbourhood House
• Emma Bacon, Executive Director, Sweltering Cities

🎤 Facilitated by Kulja Coulston (Senior Policy Advisor at Australian Institute of Company Directors and 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 Council’s commitment to supporting the next generation of local environmental leaders through the Merri-bek WELA 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.