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Community Connections & Creating Change Reading group

Kwinana Library and Climate Justice Union are bringing together curious minds to read, watch, and listen to authors, poets, artists, and creatives to advance our understanding and actions for a better world.

Next up is our Makuru session at Kwinana Library, Wednesday June 17 from 5.30-7pm, click here to RSVP.

The theme for this season's session is "Grief, loss and coping". 

  A dark blue background poster-style image. It contains images of people of various different ages, genders and abilities participating in book-club like activities using different types of media. There is text which says: "MAKURU(JUNE-JULY) SEASON OF FERTILITY. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND CREATING CHANGE READING GROUP. Kwinana Library, Wednesday, 17 June, 5.30 to 7:00pm. The Noongar Season 'Makuru' is represented by the colour blue as it symbolises the coldest, wettest time of the year.

Other sessions will be held on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, August 19 (Djilba): Hope and healing 
  • Wednesday, October 21 (Kambarang): The future we want 

This is the fourth of six sessions with the book club spanning the course of a year.

Each session will be facilitated by Climate Justice Union and have a different theme to align with the Noongar Seasons. There is no expectation to attend every session, you are welcome to attend as many sessions as you wish.

Unlike some book clubs and reading groups we will approach these gatherings similar to a meal with friends.

There are starters, mains, and dessert to choose from.You can read/watch/listen to one resource, or you are welcome to consume them all - as well as make your own suggestions for content to include!

Suggested materials for our 2026 Makuru session are:

Starters


Mains


Dessert

For program queries please contact programs@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9236 4300.

These sessions are suitable for adults and youth comfortable in adult environments. The venue will be open from 5:30pm for yarning and a cuppa, please feel free to bring snacks to share.

Click here to RSVP for the in person session.

Upcoming events

    • 20 Jul 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Online via Zoom
    Register
    Climate Justice Union is excited to announce our new two part webinar series with Dr Simon Stevens: "Understanding the rising popularity of One Nation and how to respond."

    A poster-style image to promote the workshop. It features a photo of a political rally featuring many people holding or wearing Australian flags. In the center of the image is a "Vote 1 One Nation" sign with a cut-out picture of Pauline Hanson. There are orange triangle text boxes with the following text. At top of page: "Please Explain". At bottom of page: "Understanding the rising popularity of 'One Nation' and how to respond" followed by, in smaller text "a webinar series with Dr Simon Stevens, Hosted by Climate Justice Union. There is also a Climate Justice Union logo.

    We’re witnessing Pauline Hanson demonise and generate hate and violence towards minorities, and being given platforms to do so. At the same time, One Nation is out-polling the Liberal Party and is competitive with Labor 

    It is crucial those of us who want a safe, fair and thriving world understand what is driving this apparent rise in popular appeal and how to respond effectively.


    Many people in our communities are rightfully distressed right now, by a political class which has continually failed to govern for them. 

    We need to acknowledge and address the genuine concerns of the many. This means addressing the sources of peoples’ struggles - with financial hardship, housing, healthcare, social isolation and more.  

    We need an alternative story to tell, to compete with the one being pushed on them by the far-right and their billionaire backers.

    A true story.

    One which shows that is not our neighbours who cause these daily struggles, but the actions of politicians who prioritise billionaires, big business and tech profits over the interests of our communities.

    Of course telling an alternative story is only *one part* of responding.

    We also need to be on the ground in community; having hard conversations, providing mutual aid and organising together in response to these real world challenges.

    We'll discuss all of this and much more across two sessions.

    Understanding the far right may also assist us to pull people in our lives back from the edge.


    Join us to explore this topic with Dr Simon Stevens, Lecturer in Historical and Political Studies at Edith Cowan University. 

    Simon has taught a wide range of subjects, including giving lectures on the far right and fascism. He is a keen photographer of community and political events and he also loves a nice cup of tea in a fancy tea pot and a tasty slice of cake.

    Simon was a key part of our successful series earlier in the year on fascism. He dedicates his life to social justice and we are very pleased to collaborate with him again.

    Webinars will take place online, 6 - 7.30pm, over two Monday evenings.

    We’ll start each session hearing from Simon, then explore what this means for our communities, our work and the work for climate justice. The format of events will include some formal presentation, slides, small group discussion and whole group discussion.

    This series is open to CJU members, friends and colleagues. 


    Use this event page to RSVP for the first session "Understanding the rising popularity of One Nation", to be held on July 20.

    To RSVP for the second session, follow the link below:
    Session 2 (July 27): "Responding to the rising popularity of One Nation".

    • 27 Jul 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    This workshop is Part 2 of our series "Understanding the rising popularity of One Nation and how to respond", with Dr Simon Stevens.

    A poster-style image to promote the workshop. It features a photo of a political rally featuring many people holding or wearing Australian flags. In the center of the image is a "Vote 1 One Nation" sign with a cut-out picture of Pauline Hanson. There are orange triangle text boxes with the following text. At top of page: "Please Explain". At bottom of page: "Understanding the rising popularity of 'One Nation' and how to respond" followed by, in smaller text "a webinar series with Dr Simon Stevens, Hosted by Climate Justice Union. There is also a Climate Justice Union logo.

    We’re witnessing Pauline Hanson demonise and generate hate and violence towards minorities, and being given platforms to do so. At the same time, One Nation is out-polling the Liberal Party and is competitive with Labor for the very first time.

    It is crucial those of us who want a safe, fair and thriving world understand what is driving this apparent rise in popular appeal and how to respond effectively.


    Many people in our communities are rightfully distressed right now, by a political class which has continually failed to govern for them. 

    We need to acknowledge and address the genuine concerns of the many. This means addressing the sources of peoples’ struggles - with financial hardship, housing, healthcare, social isolation and more.  

    We need an alternative story to tell, to compete with the one being pushed on them by the far-right and their billionaire backers.

    A true story.

    One which shows that is not our neighbours who cause these daily struggles, but the actions of politicians who prioritise billionaires, big business and tech profits over the interests of our communities.

    Of course telling an alternative story is only *one part* of responding to the rising popularity One Nation.

    Join us to explore this topic over two online workshops with Dr Simon Stevens, Lecturer in Historical and Political Studies at Edith Cowan University


    Simon has taught a wide range of subjects, including giving lectures on the far right and fascism. He is a keen photographer of community and political events and he also loves a nice cup of tea in a fancy tea pot and a tasty slice of cake.

    Simon was a key part of our successful series earlier in the year on fascism. He dedicates his life to social justice and we are very pleased to collaborate with him again.

    Webinars will take place online, 6 - 7.30pm, over two Monday evenings.

    We’ll start each session hearing from Simon, then explore what this means for our communities, our work and the work for climate justice. The format of events will include some formal presentation, slides, small group discussion and whole group discussion.

    This series is open to CJU members, friends and colleagues. 


    Use this event page to RSVP for the second session "Responding to the rising popularity of One Nation", to be held on July 27.

    To RSVP for the first session, follow the link below:
    Session 1 (July 20): "Understanding the rising popularity of One Nation".

    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 17:00 - 18:30
    • Online via Zoom
    Register


    At the end of May 2026 over a long weekend a massive storm hit the South West of WA. 

    In Collie community members were concerned for the safety of those living rough in the bush or under bridges. They came together to create a 48 hour community managed shelter for those who had nowhere else to go.

    What can we learn, what enabled this and where were there challenges? Join us as we ask what can we do as communities to prepare for the next storm / cyclone / fire or major crisis?



    • 18 Nov 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:30
    • Online Zoom
    Register

    A header image containing the CJU logo and the words "ALL IN MEMBER YARNS - Kambarang 2026"

    Now more than ever those of us working for climate justice and collective solidarity need to be coming together and supporting each other.

    Join other CJU members as we share what we are up to, discuss what's important and make connections across our campaigns, organising and work for climate justice. 

    This is a continuation of our "all in member yarns" sessions, where CJU members come together to share, connect and learn from each other.

    We won't be developing shared strategies or alliances, planning big campaigns or critiquing each others work. But we can share what we are up to, ask questions and perhaps highlight new connections and opportunities.

    Ultimately we can reflect and remember we aren't alone in this work.

    These yarns will be gently facilitated and include whole group yarning, small group chats and text discussion for those who prefer.  

    The event is open to all CJU members and it is expected that all attendees uphold our CJU principles which can be found here. 

    All members are welcome, if you have a friend who you think would be up for being a part of the conversation, why not invite them to join up as a CJU member and come along. 

Past events

22 Jun 2026 Makuru Reading Group (Online)
16 Jun 2026 Fossil Fuels out of Schools - Community of Practice
27 May 2026 All In Member Yarns - Djeran
4 May 2026 Djeran Reading Group (Online)
4 Mar 2026 What to do - Protect, defend, heal
25 Feb 2026 Modern Day Fascism
23 Feb 2026 Bunuru Reading Group (Online)
11 Feb 2026 Fascist Myth Making
4 Feb 2026 What is fascism?
16 Dec 2025 Reflection and yarning space
30 Nov 2025 Yearly Celebration & Annual General Meeting (2025)
24 Nov 2025 Constitution changes drop-in session 2
19 Nov 2025 Constitution changes drop-in session 1
17 Nov 2025 Community Connections & Creating Change Reading Group (Online)
1 Jul 2025 Disability and Disaster - Collie
19 Jun 2025 Collective Well Being and Reflection (Postponed)
11 Jun 2025 All In Member Yarns - Makuru
3 Jun 2025 Disability and Disaster - Collie
29 May 2025 Collective Well Being and Reflection
22 Mar 2025 PASIFIKA FAMILIES KEEPING ACTIVE: Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop Seven 2025
15 Mar 2025 YOUTH LED FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop Six 2025
1 Mar 2025 CLIMATE JUSTICE IS NOTHING WITHOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE: Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop Four 2025
27 Feb 2025 Collective Care & Reflective Yarning Space
22 Feb 2025 COMMUNITY CARE IS COLLECTIVE CARE: Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop Three 2025
15 Feb 2025 CLIMATE JUSTICE: HOW DO WE WORK TOWARDS IT? Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop Two 2025
8 Feb 2025 COMMUNITIES CARING FOR COUNTRY - Pasifika and Climate Justice Community Workshop One 2025
31 Oct 2024 Collective Care and Reflective Yarning Space
26 Oct 2024 2024 AGM & 5 Year Anniversary
2 Oct 2024 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
18 Sep 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
29 Aug 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
21 Aug 2024 Cancelled due to ill health - Winning Climate Justice through conversations on 21st August 2024
7 Aug 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
25 Jul 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
9 Jul 2024 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
27 Jun 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
26 Jun 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
30 May 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
29 May 2024 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
15 May 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
5 May 2024 CJU Social Club
26 Apr 2024 CJU Social Club
17 Apr 2024 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
7 Apr 2024 CJU Social Club
3 Apr 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
29 Mar 2024 CJU Social Club
28 Mar 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
10 Mar 2024 CJU Social Club
5 Mar 2024 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
29 Feb 2024 CJU Reflective Yarning Space
21 Feb 2024 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
11 Feb 2024 CJU Social Club
2 Feb 2024 CJU Social Club
14 Jan 2024 CJU Social Club
4 Jan 2024 New Year Social Club
26 Dec 2023 Holiday Survival Social Club
17 Dec 2023 CJU Social Club
8 Dec 2023 CJU Social Club
5 Dec 2023 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
29 Nov 2023 Action Planning - A Just Transition with no-one left behind
28 Nov 2023 Action Planning - A Just Transition with no-one left behind
28 Nov 2023 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
17 Nov 2023 Twilight Community Event
8 Nov 2023 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
29 Oct 2023 CJU 4yr Anniversary and AGM - 29th Oct 2023
16 Oct 2023 Post-referendum wellbeing session
3 May 2023 Fundraising Support & Brainstorming Session!
4 Dec 2022 Online Climate Justice Reading Group - The powers that might become
23 Nov 2022 Help grow grow Climate Justice Union! (Nov 23)
14 Nov 2022 Help grow grow Climate Justice Union! (Nov 14)
13 Nov 2022 Climate Justice Reading Group - The powers that might become
9 Nov 2022 Help grow grow Climate Justice Union! (Nov 9)
23 Oct 2022 CJU 3yr Anniversary on October 23!!! (AGM)
12 Oct 2022 Post Power Shift - What Next for WA?
2 Oct 2022 Online Climate Justice Reading Group - Hope and wellbeing
4 Sep 2022 Climate Justice Reading Group - Hope and wellbeing
1 Aug 2022 Disability Access and Inclusion Training
3 Jul 2022 Climate Justice Reading Group - Grief, Loss and Coping
12 Jun 2022 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising (12 June 2022)
31 May 2022 Post-election debrief and de-stress
29 May 2022 Climate Justice Reading Group - Country and Healing
23 Mar 2022 Community Disaster Resilience Strategy Briefing
26 Sep 2021 CJU 2yr Anniversary Mass Meeting & AGM
22 Aug 2021 Winning Climate Justice through conversations
16 Aug 2021 CJU Wellbeing Conversation - IPCC Report Release
27 Jul 2021 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising (July)
17 May 2021 CJU Dumbartung Visit
2 May 2021 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising (May)
28 Apr 2021 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising (April)
30 Mar 2021 Post election debrief and wellbeing chat
12 Feb 2021 Winning Climate Justice through conversations (Session 2)
7 Feb 2021 Winning Climate Justice through conversations (Session 1)
11 Nov 2020 CJU Members wellbeing conversation
29 Oct 2020 CJU Mental Health & Wellbeing co-design wrap up
26 Sep 2020 AGM & Anniversary!
22 Sep 2020 Working together for the public good
15 Sep 2020 CJU Mental Health & Wellbeing co-design wrap up
23 Jun 2020 Intro webinar for CJU & SS4C wellbeing project
6 Jun 2020 CJU101: Climate Justice & Collective Organising
23 May 2020 CJU101 induction design opportunity!
9 May 2020 Members well-being conversation
21 Apr 2020 Members well-being conversation
17 Apr 2020 CJU Social Club
10 Apr 2020 CJU Social Club (weekly)
3 Apr 2020 CJU Social Club
2 Apr 2020 Climate Justice Union members well-being call
31 May 2019 CJ & U 101


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We acknowledge that we begin our work as The Climate Justice Union on the Boodja (land) of the Wadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We honour the Wadjuk people and their kin in other Nations and Country across these lands and waters, who have always cared for this place and all who lived here.

We acknowledge First Nations Elders past and present, and acknowledge that those of us living here, who came from across the seas, live on land that was taken, stolen. We acknowledge the responsibility that comes with this understanding and that we personally and collectively benefit from this theft.

As such, we all have a responsibility to decolonise ourselves, our lives and work, and to heal the harm these oppressive systems have inflicted.

Click here to read our full acknowledgements

We are a community union and do not cover you in your workplace. All Climate Justice Union members are also encouraged to join the relevant industrial union. Click here to find your industrial Union.


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