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

United Nations Climate Change Conference

COP 31 (United Nations Climate Change Conference) commences on 9th November. There is a pre-COP Conference beforehand commencing on 5th October in the Pacific Islands. Menzies for Climate has invited a Pacific Islander to talk to attendees at our Community Cafe about existing climate threats to their home and their community. Watch this space!

Exposing Fossil Fuel Disinformation

Colin Long’s qualifications are too numerous to mention here. Briefly, he was elected Victorian secretary of the National Tertiary education Union. He then moved to the Victorian Trades Hall Council to create its first dedicated program on climate change and a just transition. He is currently at the forefront of the  program Renew Australia for All which focuses on energy transition and also social inclusion.

With the State election coming up soon after his talk, Colin will focus on disinformation and right wing politics.

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.

Back On The Streets

The Federal Government is not listening. Or rather, those with the power in the Federal Government are not listening. We need to demonstrate our support those who do want positive change.

WHEN: Wednesday, 16th and 30th September at 11am to 12md

WHERE: Outside the office of Menzies MP, Gabriel Ng, at 651-653 Doncaster Road,
Doncaster

MAKE BIG POLLUTERS PAY

Fossil fuel companies are responsible for most of the natural disasters we are experiencing. However, it is your local government that is paying for the clean-up costs. Your council needs to put pressure on the Australian Federal Government to establish a Climate Compensation Fund, paid for by a levy on major coal, oil and gas export corporations – not funded by ratepayers and taxpayers.

Please consider signing the petition below for your local government area by clicking on the QR Code below. It will be delivered to your Local Government.

MANNINGHAM PETITION TO SUPPORT CLIMATE COMPENSATION

Sign petition here: https://www.act.tippingpoint.org.au/petitions/make-big-polluters-pay-their-fair-share-city-of-manningham

WHITEHORSE PETITION TO SUPPORT CLIMATE COMPENSATION

Sign petition here: https://www.act.tippingpoint.org.au/petitions/make-big-polluters-pay-their-fair-share-city-of-whitehorse

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.