Events - Extinction Rebellion Australia

Sunday 14th August 10:00-11:30 AEST

RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/heading-for-extinction-and-what-to-do-about-it-online-talk-14-august-2022?source=direct_link&

For everyone everywhere interested in Extinction Rebellion this talk, ‘Heading for Extinction (and what to do about it)’ is your entry point. We are facing climate and ecological catastrophe, and time is running out. Our political system is broken and our leaders are failing to protect us.

Find out about Extinction Rebellion, an international movement using non-violent mass civil disobedience as a tried and tested way to force governments to take the action that is needed.

'Heading for Extinction and what to do about it’ is the first of two introductory talks which generally precede the Non-Violent Direct Action/Civil Disobedience training. These introductory talks and NVDA training will help you get involved with the XR movement. The second talk, XR Basics, introduces you to Extinction Rebellion, how it works, what its aims, principles and values are, and how you can get involved. NVDA training is for those who want to participate in mass actions.

‘Heading for Extinction and what to do about it’ provides an up-to-date and honest picture of what is causing the climate emergency, and what needs to happen, urgently, to prevent the worst of climate disasters. There are opportunities for questions and discussion.

Come and explore how you can be part of the rebellion, starting now! All states and countries welcome.

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Starts Sun 14 Aug

14 Aug

Regen

XR Ipswich Monthly Regen

Ipswich, QLD
Starts Sun 14 Aug

14 Aug

On Tuesday, the Victorian Parliament sits again for the first time since Labor and the Coalition got together to pass draconian anti-forest-protest laws.

It will also be the first sitting since three precious tracts of forest that are known to be the homes of Greater Gliders were removed from protection.

Join us out the front of Victorian State Parliament to 'greet' politicians and staff as they arrive for work to signal our displeasure with these anti-environment, anti-democratic and anti-planet measures. We will confront our so-called representatives with images of the creatures they are failing to protect, and deliver each of them a leaflet explaining how they are complicit in the destruction of our nature, heritage and planet.

Don't Jail Forest Protectors! 'Welcome' Politicians to Parliament

Melbourne, VIC
Starts Mon 15 Aug

15 Aug

Information Night

, VIC
Starts Tue 16 Aug

16 Aug

Meeting

XR Ballarat Weekly Meeting

Ballarat, VIC
Starts Wed 17 Aug

17 Aug

Note the new earlier winter time of 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

Meet at the Titanic Bandstand in Sturt Street, opposite Camp Street for a briefing. The action will commence at roughly 4:35pm on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Street. Signs and placards will be provided, or you can make your own.

Ballarat - Peaceful demonstration

Ballarat, VIC
Starts Fri 19 Aug

19 Aug

Arky is a local physicist and certified renewable energy specialist developing electric motors and advanced propulsion systems for ground transport and aviation.

He will expose hidden technical and political hurdles on the necessary path to renewables for the purpose of opening meaningful dialogue and finding solutions to these issues. Please RSVP with the code below.

The Politics and Physics of Sustainable Energy

Gold Coast, QLD
Starts Sat 20 Aug

20 Aug

Come and join us for an afternoon of crafting fun.

No experience required, just enthusiasm!

We will be crafting up a storm for an upcoming action on the climate and ecological crisis. Your contributions will help this action pop with visual flare and pizzazz.

We will be painting banners, sewing flags, making badges plus any other wild, creative ideas we might hatch.

This is a fun, easy-going afternoon where you can meet others concerned about the climate crisis in a relaxed environment.

Crafternoon

Adelaide, SA
Starts Sat 20 Aug

20 Aug

Meeting

Extinction Rebellion Brisbane/Meanjin Fortnightly General Meeting

West End, QLD
Starts Sun 21 Aug

21 Aug

🐝 Telegram Broadcast Channel Link: https://t.me/+QrmV4dDScT43Yjdk

Globally we are experiencing the devastation wrought by catastrophic bushfires, extended drought, unprecedented floods, food insecurity, political abandonment, and the pandemic.

Ecological breakdown affects personal, societal, and planetary wellbeing and the purpose of these Regen Dialogues are to form communities of care who share lived experiences and engage with collective wisdom to vision into regenerative futures.

These calls are a space for activists to remember their “why”, activism is demanding and we invest so much of ourselves and our hopes for the world into this work. These gatherings support us to connect at a soul level with our purpose, gifts, and heartfelt contributions to the movement.

Regen Dialogues are held on the last Friday of each month by Christie (@cwilson) and Madi (@kolohe) of Extinction Rebellion Global Support Trainings and Regenerative Cultures working groups. Together we will journey through various themes connected to earth emotions, systems of care, and building regenerative cultures.

🐝 Telegram Broadcast Channel Link: https://t.me/+QrmV4dDScT43Yjdk

🐝 Email: regen101@organise.earth

Donate to support Extinction Rebellion here: https://xrb.link/BC7fBZ2Bgf

Regen

Regen Dialogues

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Starts Fri 26 Aug

26 Aug

Join us on the last Saturday of every month for a slow ride through the city!

We meet at 10am at 60 Leicester street. We'll deck our bikes with flags and signs (yes, we have some for you!). We'll check in, explain how the ride works, what the route is, and we'll slowly cruise around Naarm (Melbourne) to remind everyone that we are in a climate & ecological emergency!
This action is great for first-timers. You don't need to be excellent at riding a bike: we move very slowly.
When the government is failing its duty of care, we have a duty to rebel!
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We acknowledge that this event is taking place on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and the Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation. These lands were stolen, treaties were never signed. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
Join XR VIC in paying the rent: https://paytherent.net.au/

Monthly Rebel Ride with the Pedal Rebels!

, VIC
Starts Sat 27 Aug

27 Aug

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚?
Eight dollar lettuces are just the tip of the iceberg…

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞!

We’ll be creating a disruption using 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲𝐬 to demand urgent action on the climate and ecological crisis by highlighting the impacts on our 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Climate change is causing severe droughts, heatwaves, catastrophic bushfires, repeated massive floods and changes to weather patterns that are already starting to impact our food supply.

As the climate crisis worsens, we’ll see crop failures, food shortages and price spikes, leading to poverty, famine, hunger and malnutrition, with the most disadvantaged populations and communities - in Australia and globally - hit hardest. Security experts warn that food shortages will lead to civil and global unrest. We’ve already seen this play out in places like Syria, Yemen and Sri Lanka.

A little disruption of a busy shopping strip on a Saturday morning is minor compared with the disruption that will be caused by climate change. In their recent report on food security, Food Fight, the Australian Security Leaders Climate Group describes climate disruption as an "𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆". To mitigate this risk, they argue Australia must “𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲”.

Trolley Trouble will be 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧. Bring your kids. Bring your grandma. Never been to an Extinction Rebellion action before? This is a great place to start.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
** Pots and pans and wooden spoons to help us make some noise!
** Signs and placards highlighting the link between the climate crisis and food shortages and price hikes.
** Your kids, your friends, your neighbours, your uncle, your dentist, everyone!

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬! Register here for updates: https://actionnetwork.org/events/trolley-trouble?source=direct_link&

𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑏𝑒𝑙 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑢𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑗𝑒𝑟𝑖 𝑊𝑜𝑖 𝑊𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐾𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑛 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑.

𝑊𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑦 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝐸𝑙𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒 𝑛𝑜 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑠.

Trolley Trouble!