Community Cafe events in 2026

Persian Flavours

Dinner at 6pm; speakers at 7.30pm

Community Climate Cafe is a friendly venue where people can chat with others in the community over a meal before hearing from experts in subjects that relate to the environment, ecosystems or climate matters. The only cost is for the meal or snack purchased from the restaurant.

The meetings take place on the first Monday of each month except when it is a public holiday.

More information:  email or call for more information or call Sally on 0400 371 635

Wind Power: Harnessing Nature

Martine Holberton has had a professional background in renewables for the past 10 years. She is currently project manager on a biodiversity and renewables initiative in her work with the Wimmera Southern Mallee Regional Energy Collaboration.

Martine will address the topic of how a clean energy future can enable a well-being economy. She believes that ensuring community engagement is genuine, participatory, upfront and followed through is essential to the development of any project. It is imperative that outcomes for people, communities and the environment create a legacy well beyond tomorrow.

RSVP: wind power harnessing nature event

Climate Change – What Does Science Tell Us

Dr Tim Davis has a PhD in physics from the University of Melbourne and was at the CSIRO for many years which included research into global warming. He is now doing research at the University of Stuttgart and is an Honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Hearing people claim that climate change was not happening, or was not caused by human-induced carbon dioxide emissions, led Tim to delve into the science: What evidence is there for global warming? What is causing the energy imbalance? Could it be more energy from the sun, or more heat from the Earth’s interior? What role does the atmosphere play? In the talk Tim will address the science that debunks  the anti climate change rhetoric. He will then briefly discuss some ramifications of a warming planet and how it affects our climate in Australia.

RSVP:  Climate Change – What does science tell us

Blackburn Market Stalls

Menzies for Climate have our stall every month at the Blackburn Craft Market. It is run by the Rotary Club from 9am to 1pm on the second Saturday of every month.

Our focus at the Market is on sustainability and the environment. Come along and have a chat. We are happy to share ideas, and have information and items that help make a difference.

Local Community Events

Local community events are invaluable in bringing people together to share experiences; to get to know each other; and to learn about the social and physical environment they are a part of. Menzies for Climate appreciate these opportunities.

Current Campaigns

Menzies For Climate runs campaigns such as lobbying Senators and Members of Parliament and having rallies outside politicians’ ’s offices to draw attention to the issues relevant to our mission.

Meetings with Federal, State and local politicians

Menzies for Climate have had regular meetings with Menzies MP, Gabriel Ng. He has organised for Menzies for Climate and other local groups to meet MP Josh Wilson in his office. Josh Wilson is the MP for Fremantle WA and is the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and for Emergency Management. ACF Eastern Rosellas, Parents for Climate, Asian Australians for Climate Solutions, Lighter Footprints Forest Group and Menzies for Climate heard about the actions and policies of this Government, expressed appreciation for work done, and hope for the implementation of future major reforms.