Environmental Groups
Local Groups
Surf Coast & Inland Plains Network (SCIPN)
Surfers Appreciating the Natural Environment (SANE)
State & national groups
Environment Victoria – A leading environmental group in Victoria with some ambitious plans. They are a great source of information on environmental matters.
GetUp! – A highly effective independent, grass-roots community advocacy organisation providing opportunities to get involved and hold politicians accountable on important issues.
The Climate Institute – A non-partisan, independent research organisation that aims to make a leading contribution the current climate change policy debate in Australia, through evidence-based research. The website includes a wealth of publications and reports.
Clean Energy Council – Peak Industry Association for Renewable Energy with guides on solar and wind and renewable energy policy.
Alternative Technology Association (ATA) – Australia’s leading not-for-profit sustainable technology organisation.
Victorian Wind Alliance – The Victorian Wind Alliance brings together communities, businesses and individuals in Victoria who support more wind energy for our state.
Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC)
CERES Environment Park – Environmental education & research centre in Melbourne – also has a great cafe!