Frankly…
We think we can’t repair items - but we can!
I attended the third Annual Repair Summit in Canberra, hosted by Leanne Wiseman of The Australian Repair Network. At the summit I spoke to many people about managing risk and keeping people safe at repair events. There is a misconception that if something needs to be taken it apart to fix it, then we should leave it to the professionals - but that simply isn’t true.
Author: Lucy Best
I wish I didn’t have to vote on The Voice
The upcoming referendum is making me think deeply about this country, my place in it, and the overwhelming weight carried so gracefully, and generously by First First Nations people. You can read more about my thinking, but I'd also encourage you to read Voice to Parliament: Why mob are staying silent by Chelsea Watego.
Author: Amy Brand
A circular economy versus a recycling economy
At Let Me Be Frank. I'm working on Bayside City Council's Roving Repair Program. We're getting support from the incredible Karen and Danny Ellis, of Mend It Australia. The program is part of a movement towards a Circular Economy - if you'd like to know what I mean by that, read on!
Author: Lucy Best
Are council climate plans working?
I’ve co-authored a lot of council climate change and emergency plans. Over the years, I’ve seen them grow increasingly ambitious. That’s progress! But as the ambition grows – along with the need for deeper, broader, and more urgent action – I’m finding them increasingly problematic.
Author: Amy Brand
Council & community programs getting us to Net Zero
In Australia, councils are still the driving force behind the climate emergency response. As the level of government closest to community, councils are well placed to work in partnership with community. However, they are not equipped with strong legislative powers to mandate changes to our homes.
Because of this, councils continue to seek creative ways to engage, inspire and collaborate with community to drive home retrofits – thank goodness someone is doing this work!
More than ever, councils are sharing information with each other to strengthen campaign outcomes. In the spirit of collaboration, and getting more goals kicked faster, we offer our campaign insights…
Author: Kate Nicolazzo, Lucy Best, and Amy Brand
