Join us for a screening of Rising Up, a new documentary focused on hope, optimism and action for Australia and the Pacific. Produced by ocean advocate, Take 3 for the Sea ambassador and Plastic Free Cronulla founder, Kal Glanznig, this film investigates the impacts of the climate crisis and plastic pollution on different communties, and showcased the voices of young leaders who are creating much needed change. 

After the screening, hear from the filmmaker, Kal Glanznig and a panel of local experts and climate action advocates. 

The screening will be taking place at Grill’d on Palmer St. Enjoy a burger or drink and have some free ice-cream after, sponsored by Pure Pops. 

No cost for children under 12 and all profit will directly benefit local conservation efforts!

This is an event for all ages! Bring your family and your friends. Let’s inspire each other and keep the movement going! 

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More About ‘Rising Up’ 

23 year old Sutherland Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year 2023 & United Nations COP27 & COP28 delegate and speaker Kal Glanznig created the film Rising Up upon returning to Australia and wanting to uncover solutions to climate change and plastic pollution. The film sees Kal travel to the frontlines of climate change and plastic pollution, travelling to Tuvalu, Samoa, Bali and across Australia (including Magnetic Island) to uncover the solutions of how we can all rise up and take action. 

Studies have found that over three-quarters of young Australians aged 16-25yrs are concerned about climate change and two-thirds of young Australians say climate concerns are having a negative impact on their mental health (Orygen, 2023). Rising Up is a journey uncovering the human stories of the greatest crises we face & finding solutions we can all do to roll up our sleeves and take action.

Interviewees include young environmental leaders such as; 

Sam Fricker, Australian Olympic Diver and founder of Sam’s Straws 

Sophia Skarparis, Plastic Activist 

Lottie Dalziel, founder BANISH and NSW Young Australian of Year 2023 

Grace Malie, Tuvaluan Youth Climate Activist and director of Rising Nations 

Okalani Mariner, Samoan UN Youth Climate Representative 

Stephen Rodan, Inventor CHARM Coral Robot 

And business, community and political leaders such as; 

Zali Steggall, Federal Member for Warringah 

Michael Elias, Founder Upparel 

Pete Celingski, Founder Seabin 

Sam Bencheghib, Co-Founder Sungai Watch, Forbes 30 under 30 

This post is written by Liz Murphy-Forrester from Queensland Conservation Council. It orginally appears on their website. Queensland Conservation Council and North Queensland Conservation Council collaborated together to put on an event for Queensland Women's Week.

In a culture where we are often focused on limitations, 'Empowering NQ women for the Environment' on Magnetic Island was an event that celebrated the incredible capacity of generations of NQ women standing up boldly for the environment.

The weekend retreat, held during Queensland Women's Week, saw women from Mackay through to Cairns come together to share stories, skills and strengthen networks. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women shared stories, through dance, about their life journeys and caring for country.

Here is a directory of different groups providing volunteer opportunities with on-ground conservation or environmental projects in the local region:

Conservation Volunteers Australia projects in Townsville region – check this website to confirm correct dates, meeting location and contact details. Projects include Creekwatch (water quality testing and surveys), Friends of Cape Pallarenda Quarantine Station and native revegetation nursey.