Victorian Election Climate Convergence
Description
This November Victorians go to the polls, and our movement has big plans to ensure the next government commits to bold climate action. And we can’t do it without you! We warmly invite you to the Victorian Election Climate Convergence happening on May 23rd!
The Convergence a shared one-day summit/conference for people and groups to get ready to push for climate action together at the 2026 Victorian election. It's about coming together to maximise our power and find those opportunities to collaborate at the election.
It'll be a mix of shared strategising, breakout discussions, skills-workshops and entertainment! And most importantly, free food! Catering will be provided for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Kids are very welcome - older kids may participate in the programme with their parent/guardian, and we'll have free onsite childcare for younger children.
Agenda
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registrations open
Arrive early to register before we kick off at 10am sharp
- 10:00 am - 10:25 am
Opening plenary and Welcome to Wurundjeri Country
• Container building, set purpose and intention together • Shared understanding of why we are here
- 10:25 am - 11:15 am
PANEL: Strong Together: Justice, Climate and People Power
A powerful reflection on what we’ve already achieved through collective grassroots action—and what’s possible next. This plenary will celebrate the real wins driven by people power, while confronting the urgency of the upcoming state election as a pivotal moment for climate, justice, and people-focused policy, including Treaty. It centres the voices and leadership of those most impacted by climate change, and shows what it looks like to build a movement rooted in collaboration, alignment, and shared leadership—reminding us that when we act together, we can win transformative change.
- 11:15 am - 11:40 am
Morning tea
- 11:40 am - 12:40 pm
Workshop sessions #1
- WORKSHOP: Organising for Change - Victoria’s Political Landscape - WORKSHOP: Winning Energy Policy This Election - WORKSHOP: Telling the Climate Story We Need - CAMPAIGN LAB: Organising Together for Climate
- 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Lunch
Riff Raff Radical Marching Band performing Market Place of Ideas - Stalls to showcase different group's work and how to get involved
- 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Post-Lunch Plenary
• Hear a report back on workshops so far • Logistical announcements • Introduce the next round of workshop options, and the ones following that
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Workshop sessions #2
- WORKSHOP: Multicultural Organising - WORKSHOP: Running a Candidates Forum and Scorecard Campaign - PANEL: Powering up Youth Movement for Climate and Social Justice - WORKSHOP: Building Broad-Based Alliances in Geelong and Western Melbourne - WORKSHOP: Regional Organising, Real Change - WORKSHOP: From the Meter Box to the Ballot Box
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon tea
- 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
Skills workshops
- WORKSHOP: Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation - WORKSHOP: DIY Content for Social Media - WORKSHOP: Meeting Your MP with Confidence - WORKSHOP: Community Conversations that Move People - WORKSHOP: Community Care is Campaign Strategy - OPEN SPACE: Making Plans Together
- 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Closing plenary
• Hear back from people • What have they just learned? • Summary of plans in regions so far • Hear back from regions on plans and campaign working groups – get signs ups for things that people want to join. • How to stay in contact, How to get more involved
- 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner and social time (optional)
FAQs
- Is this event for me?
Are you or would you like to be active on climate during the upcoming Victorian election? Are you part of a group, or want to connect with a group near you? Then YES this event is for you. Participants will include volunteers, staff, supporters and active members of groups working on climate action at this Victorian election.
- Can I invite others?
Absolutely! If you think someone else will benefit from coming to this event, please pass on the invite.
- Does this event cost me anything?
No, it's 100% free for participating groups and individuals.
- Who is hosting this event?
The Convergence is being co-hosted by a range of organisations, including Friends of the Earth Melbourne, Environment Victoria, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Lighter Footprints, Geelong Sustainability, and many more! If you would like to add your name to the list of co-hosting organisations please get in touch :)
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