We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work, and play. Sovereignty was never ceded and this always was, always will be Aboriginal Land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future and their continuing connection to country.

Shoalhaven Greens

Shoalhaven Greens – NSW Greens Branch

Newsletter – Nov 24

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WHAT DO GREENS GET UP TO?

SENATOR HANSON-YOUNG SPEAKS UP Worth watching this Insiders episodeto hear Sen Sarah Hanson Young boldly address the proposed EPBC Act, kids of fFacebook and Cost of Living Crisis.
WE PROTEST
South Coast Greens are headed to Newcastle for Rising Tideblockade/festival.Come and join the fun for all or some of the time and add your support.The planet needs you!Bring yourself, a tent and a bed. Food, kayaks and entertainment are all available at the Profestival site.If you’re joining this years blockade or want to find out more email: shoalhaven@risingtide.org.au to link up with locals who will be there .A mass movement is how we will win.See you in Newcastle for one of the most iconic climate protests in the world. TAKE ACTION

WE SHARE
December BBQ, Bristol Point, Booderee National ParkThursday December 11th, 6pm.Invitation to join local member Clive Freeman on his Country for final Shoalhaven Greens gathering for 2025. Clive has many travel stories from 2025 including an address to the EU. Hopefully Takesa will be present with tales from COP 25 and of course Councillor Killian also has a word or 2 to share. Sit around the fire, listen and perhaps share your story. BYO BBQ and drinks. Meet up at Bristol Point Day Visitor carpark, Booderee National Park. TAKE ACTION
NATALIE MAKES SPACE FOR MAKERS
I would be delighted if you could join me at one of the two venues in Jervis Bay where my Artfulmind Gallery will be popping up in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The gallery is presenting a curated selection of works by a dozen makers and artists I have invited to show and sell their wonderful wares. Many of the artists Natalie makes space for donated pieces for Shoalhaven Greens’ fundraising raffles. A visit to Artful Mind Gallery is a chance to return the favour. Details below.
XAVIER WAS AT KIAMA BY-ELECTION WRAP UP
In November, members from the Shoalhaven and Kiama Greens came together for a wrap-up on our performance in the Kiama State by-election in September.We went over ideas such as door-knocking, fundraising, and community building by planning events to engage people throughout our area, as well as how we benefitted from having a quality candidate like Tonia Gray who understands the local community and their needs. Read more here.
SHIRLEY TRAVELLED TO REBOOT CONFERENCE – TURNING THE TIDE
David Shoebridge gave the opening address with the humble title ‘How the World Works’ – mainly on AUKUS and free Palestine. Read report here
WE VOLUNTEER
Shoalhaven Greens coordinators group meets regularly. We are currently working on a strategic plan to present to you for review and action in February. 

NSW Greens Governance and Risk Committee has a vacancy. Do you have a legal or governance background? want to share those skills for purpose? see below.

Fancy a day attending December SDC? as Shoalhaven Greens representative? Reply to this email and we’ll talk it through.