Find out more about the winning projects below that stood out for their commitment to women and gender-diverse leadership, creating collaboration and centering First Nations wisdom, supporting diverse voices, and their innovative approaches to addressing environmental and climate challenges.
Grant Awarded: $5,000
Project Description:
Seed is hosting a 2-day regional training camp in Western Australia in October for 15-20 First Nations young people. They will learn how to maintain a local Seed group, have a relational and intentional conversation about climate justice and campaign strategically; and will then be funnelled into Seed Mob’s campaign to protect the Kimberley from dangerous fracking in the Canning Basin. Find out more about Seed Mob
Grant Awarded: $5,000
Project Description:
This project will build on the partnership between Mount-Korong Eco-Watch and Dja Dja Wurrung, to teach landcare volunteers about Djaara women’s farming practices. Landcare volunteers are interested to know more about cultural burning and other traditional land management practices via a workshop and local site visit. Find out more about Landcare Victoria
Grant Awarded: $5,000
Project Description:
Food Connect Foundation and Humanize Media are partnering to host an Indigenous conceived and curated event on Indigenous food practices in South East Queensland. Complex issues around Aboriginal food sovereignty, the native food industry, and the cultural significance of food will be explored by a team of invited female speakers, followed by a seasonal dinner creating connections and the beginnings of a network. Find out more about Food Connect Foundation
Grant Awarded: $5,000
Project Description:
This summer is predicted to be the hottest since the devastating 2019 bushfires. It is a critical time to push politicians to treat heat as the public health emergency it is. Sweltering Cities will amplify the stories of people living in hot homes and suburbs to tell the true story of heatwaves in a way that can’t be ignored. They will hire a part-time communications staff member to work with community spokespeople and transform powerful stories into persuasive messages. Find out more about Sweltering Cities
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