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

Forest Country short film – and discussion

Join Victorian film maker Lewi Haskins and Nic Fox from the Warburton Environment for a screening and discussion of this powerful short film, Forest Country. This is a film maker`s plea to protect his beloved forest community in the Yarra Ranges from logging.

By 2024 the Victorian government announced the end of native forest logging, only for it to continue in more insidious forms. Film maker Lewi Haskins made himself a promise that if his forest community came under the threat of logging, he would protect it the best way he knew how – through film. Forest Country is the powerful and deeply moving result of that promise. Shot over the course of a year alongside activists, conservationists, and ecologists, the film bears witness to the ongoing destruction of native ecosystems, the death of endangered wildlife, and the growing risks to community safety.

RSVP: Forest Country short film

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.