Power to the Future Program

Why this project?

Increasing concentrations of greenhouse gas emissions are driving global heating, which is affecting the Eastern Beaches through increasing temperatures, extended dry periods and more intense and frequent storms. We know climate change is a significant and urgent youth issue. The Climate Strikes of 2019 saw thousands of students protest the adverse impacts they face, that without voting rights, they are powerless to prevent. The Power to the Future program is a project for local students to translate ideas, new knowledge, skills, and energy to influence change and undertake tangible and effective climate actions.

How will we do it?

The project uses an intergenerational exchange approach to empower youth in partnership with seniors, council staff and community partners, to influence decision makers with locally identified climate solutions. Participants will use their voice, bring their ideas to the table, challenge themselves, meet and work with people from different ages (including seniors 60+) and put their skills into practice to create a climate change program and campaign to be rolled out to the Waverley community.

Who can get involved?

We are looking for young champions aged between 10 and 18 years old and seniors aged 60+ seniors who are keen to make a difference in the local Climate change space and help create a climate change program and campaign to be rolled out to the Waverley Community.

You must live in the Waverley Local Government AreaThis external link will open in a new window.

What are some of the activities participants will be involved in as part of this project?

  • Interactive discussions with people from different ages.
  • Opportunities to bring your ideas to the table and challenge yourself
  • Up to four sessions to help design the climate change program and campaign including its look and feel.
  • Practical upskilling opportunities focusing on climate change science, climate change justice, and how to communicate about climate change.
  • Recruit families to participate in the program
  • Learn how to plan, monitor and evaluate a program

Get involved now! Complete your application by 27 March 2023.

Youth application & facts

Seniors application & facts


Who are our partners?

Eastside Community GroupThis external link will open in a new window / Plastic Free BronteThis external link will open in a new window / Amnesty InternationalThis external link will open in a new window / Responsible Runners BondiThis external link will open in a new window / Transition BondiThis external link will open in a new window / UTS Climate Justice Research CentreThis external link will open in a new window / Jewish Sustainability InitiativeThis external link will open in a new window / Plastic Free CoogeeThis external link will open in a new window

This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust