Source: OCSE

2. Community leadership and sustainability


2.3 What you can do

There are so many ways you can get involved with Canberra’s diverse environmental community. Note that most volunteering opportunities in the ACT will require you to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.

Volunteer!

An ACT Wildlife volunteer feeds a sugar glider. Source: OCSE.

Connect!

Advocate!

  • Raise awareness at your home and school about environmental issues.
  • Join your school’s Green Team. Don’t have one? Start one! The Sustainable Schools Program provides free support to ACT schools to improve sustainability on campus. Visit their website to find out how you can get your school involved today.
  • Encourage your friends and family to be more sustainable – for example, by saving water, reducing food waste or using public transport.
  • Make your voice heard on local environment, sustainability and climate issues. The YourSay website allows you to share your views on upcoming projects around Canberra.
  • Join the ACT Youth Advisory Council.
  • Write to your local politicians about issues that matter to you. This guide has some useful tips on how to go about it.