Families across the Bellarine Peninsula are coming together to call on political leaders to commit to put their duty of care for children first when making decisions.
Ocean Grove parents are holding a free sand sculpting competition and hope to bring local families together to show that the community wants urgent action on climate change.
The event is being held as part of a National Month of Action supported by the Ocean Grove-founded Australian Parents For Climate Action throughout November.
Jacqui Dunn, an Ocean Grove parent of a teenager is helping to organise the event, and said she hoped the it would show that the community wants to see ambitious climate action.
“Our kids’ future depends on how our political leaders respond to climate change now,” Jacqui said.
“We want our political leaders to commit to making decisions in the best interest of our kids.
“We know parents on the Bellarine care about climate change and the impact it will have on their kids’ lives, and we hope we can get that message out.
“Our beaches and rivers are currently affected by extreme weather upstream flooding our waterways with polluting rubbish and sediment.”
“Parents around Australia are organising events for their local communities to bring families together in a positive initiative to show their support for urgent action on climate for the sake of their kids’ futures,” Australian Parents for Climate Action’s national community organiser Laura Grufas said.
“By drastically reducing our emissions and investing in renewable energy sources, we help create a future for our children where they will benefit from a strong, clean economy and a safer climate.”
The sand sculpting event is on Sunday November 20 from 1pm to 3pm at Ocean Grove main beach.
More information: ap4ca.org/geelong_bellarine
