Each of these community-based organisations cares about climate change and what it means for the future of Australia and our planet. Read on to find out why.
CHOICE
About CHOICE
CHOICE (Australia Consumers' Association) is a not-for-profit organisation with over 200,000 members. We tackle the issues that really matter, give consumers information so they can make confident choices, and lobby for change when it's needed.
Why does CHOICE care about climate change?
CHOICE believes climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing Australia. The impacts of climate change will be particularly harsh on low income households and disadvantaged communities.
Why is CHOICE concerned about climate change?
CHOICE is concerned consumers are not getting the reliable information and incentives in the marketplace that they need to make choices to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What kind of future does CHOICE want for Australia?
CHOICE wants a future for Australia where people can confidently choose innovative, safe and sustainable products and services that meet their needs.
World Vision Australia
About World Vision Australia
World Vision is Australia's largest overseas humanitarian organisation and is part of a global partnership operating in over 96 countries worldwide. Last year, the support of 400,000 Australians allowed World Vision to help over 12.4 million people in 57 of the world's poorest countries, as well as Indigenous communities here in Australia.
Why does World Vision care about climate change?
World Vision Australia cares about climate change because the poor are currently suffering and will continue to suffer the most from climate change.
Why is World Vision concerned about climate change?
World Vision Australia is concerned about climate change because it will exacerbate poverty and the solutions proposed to help mitigate and adapt to climate change will affect the trajectory of every country's future development.
What kind of future does World Vision want for Australia?
World Vision Australia wants Australia to be a country that cares about its impact on the world's poor and takes a leadership role in addressing global poverty and its causes such as environmental degradation and climate change.
Malthouse Theatre
About Malthouse Theatre
Based at The CUB Malthouse, Malthouse Theatre is a not for profit organisation and a company dedicated to the development, production, and promotion of contemporary Australian theatre. Our task in theatre is to engage broadly and investigate profoundly what it is to be alive, to be human, to be Australian, and to be a citizen of the world.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
Apart from the obvious... Malthouse Theatre cares about climate change because if we don’t care and take responsibility for our actions, who else on earth will?
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
Malthouse Theatre is concerned because the impact of climate change is far more apparent and real in comparison to the measures and actions - that could be and should be - taken to invest in a sustainable future for every person.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
Malthouse Theatre wants an Australia that stands-up and takes action. Malthouse Theatre believes both as a company and as individuals, through behavioural and structural change, we can contribute to an ecologically, cultural, artistically sustainable future.
Uniting Church in Australia
About the Uniting Church
The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) came into being in 1977 through the coming together of the Congregational Union in Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia. UCA members continue to live out their faith daily, through congregations, agencies, committees, working groups, presbyteries and synods; and in their local communities. Added to that, the UCA is the largest non-government provider of community services in Australia.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
The Uniting Church cares about climate change because we believe that God calls us into a relationship of mutuality and interdependence with the natural environment. We believe that God's will for the earth is renewal and reconciliation, not destruction by human beings.
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
The Uniting Church is concerned about climate change because if left unchecked, human induced climate change will have significant irreversible impacts on human health and well-being and many of the world's species and ecosystems.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
The Uniting Church wants Australia to be thinking and acting creatively about the organisation of our social and economic institutions, our relationship with each other across national and cultural boundaries and our relationship with the environment so that we contribute to a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence
About the Brotherhood of St Laurence
Established during the Great Depression, the Brotherhood of St Laurence was the vision and creation of Fr Gerard Tucker, a man who combined his Christian faith with a fierce determination to end social injustice. The Brotherhood has developed into an independent organisation with strong Anglican and community links. Today, we continue to fight for an Australia free of poverty.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
The Brotherhood of St Laurence cares about climate change because of its disproportionate impact on low income families and disadvantaged communities; in areas more likely to be adversely affected, and having less ability to move or make necessary adjustments.
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
The Brotherhood of St Laurence is concerned about climate change because climate change itself, and policies to respond to climate change, will have a disproportionate impact on disadvantaged people with the least capacity to pay, resulting in diminished personal well-being.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
The Brotherhood of St Laurence wants Australia to be an inclusive society in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect; a compassionate and just society which challenges inequity; and a sustainable society for our generation and future generations.
Australian Council for International Development
About ACFID
ACFID is an independent national association of 70 Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development. ACFID's vision is to promote conditions of sustainable human development in which people are able to enjoy a full range of human rights, fulfil their needs free from poverty, and live in dignity.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
ACFID cares about climate change because a world free from extreme poverty is impossible without addressing environmental sustainability at the same time as socio-economic development.
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
ACFID is concerned about climate change because the world's poorest and most vulnerable populations will be the hardest hit by rising sea levels, losses in agricultural productivity, more extreme weather events and a higher incidence of communicable diseases.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
ACFID wants Australia to become a world leader in curbing its own greenhouse gas emissions and helping developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Oxfam Australia
About Oxfam Australia
Oxfam Australia is an independent, not-for-profit, secular, community-based aid and development organisation. Oxfam Australia, as part of the global confederation of 13 Oxfams, works in 28 countries including Indigenous Australia. Oxfam Australia's vision is of a fair world in which people control their own lives, their basic rights are achieved and the environment is sustained.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
Oxfam cares because the impacts of climate change are already visible and are contributing to greater poverty and suffering in poor and vulnerable communities around the world.
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
Oxfam is concerned because climate change is one of the greatest injustices of our time. People in rich countries have prospered from fossil fuel-hungry industrialisation and lifestyles, yet people in poor countries, who are least equipped to deal with climate change impacts, are paying the price.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
Oxfam wants Australia to 'stop harming' and show international leadership to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Oxfam wants Australia to 'start helping' by taking positive action to assist poor and vulnerable women and men cope with the impacts of climate change.
Australian Red Cross
About Australian Red Cross
Since 1914 Australian Red Cross has been responding to the needs of Australians in suburbs and towns right across the country. Australian Red Cross' vision is to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Australia and internationally by mobilising the power of humanity.
Tell us why your organisation cares about climate change:
Australian Red Cross cares about climate change because it will have profound humanitarian consequences, and the impacts will fall disproportionately upon the most vulnerable countries and the most vulnerable people in all countries.
Tell us why your organisation is concerned about climate change:
Australian Red Cross is concerned about climate change because domestically and internationally, people will face increased threats from storms and droughts, rising sea levels, the changing incidence of disease and other sources.
What kind of future does your organisation want for Australia?
Australian Red Cross wants Australia to be a nation which truly embodies humanitarian values and which assists and empowers those most in need in Australia and abroad, in times of crisis and in their everyday lives.
Australian Services Union
About Australian Services Union
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is a trade union representing the industrial interests of approximately 140,000 members across all parts of Australia, from metropolitan to rural areas. The ASU operates in industries as diverse as local government, social and community services, utilities, airlines, shipping, travel, ports, information technology and the private sector clerical and administrative area. We help workers get organised so they can protect and improve their rights at work and be part of a fair and just society.
Why does ASU care about climate change?
The ASU cares about climate change because it will affect everyone in some way. We care because we all, both individuals and organisations, need to take responsibility for being part of the solution.
Why is ASU concerned about climate change?
The ASU is concerned about climate change because the consequences are severe and approaching us fast. We will need to rethink how we carry on in our homes and workplaces, ensuring we do everything possible to protect everyone's future.
What kind of future does ASU want for Australia?
The ASU wants Australia to be nation of people who are willing to work together to ensure an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future for everyone.
Australian Volunteers International
About Australian Volunteers International
Australian Volunteers International (AVI) recruits volunteers to share skills and build relationships with people of developing communities. AVI works with local and international partner organisations to reduce poverty, promote human rights and gender equality, protect the environment, provide health and education services, and fight HIV/AIDS.
Why does AVI care about climate change?
Protecting the environment is one of AVI's organisational development goals. We aim to deliver initiatives and programs that have positive environmental impacts in both Australia and communities where our volunteers work around the globe.
Why is AVI concerned about climate change?
AVI is concerned about climate change as it negatively affects the livelihoods of many of the communities with which we work in Australia and overseas. AVI's global partnerships place us in an ideal position to work with communities to identify how to tackle climate change issues.
What kind of future does AVI want for Australia?
AVI wants Australia to work together towards achieving a long term vision at community, national, industry and government levels on issues surrounding the environment. This will produce programs and services that are relevant locally, nationally and globally.