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Geraldton (WA), Yamatji country
I help to organise and facilitate the local Geraldton AYCC group events and meetings.
Melbourne (VIC), Wurundjeri Country
I organise for the Naarm/Melbourne team, also supporting students to pursue climate justice through the Student Climate Leadership Program and working with schools.
Wollongong (NSW), Dharawal County
As president of the Wollongong branch of AYCC I take on the main role in facilitating meetings, organising activities, reaching out to new volunteers and keeping in contact with AYCC staff members
Adelaide (SA), Kaurna Yerta
I’m an organiser/facilitator for AYCC in the Adelaide metro areas. I help coordinate social and action-based events to advocate for climate justice, and share advocacy skills/knowledge with other young people.
Mount Gambier (SA), Boandik Country | Gomeroi
I’m a Gomeroi woman based on Boandik lands, leading AYCC’s Mount Gambier group to empower young people in climate action. Passionate about climate justice and Indigenous rights, I work to ensure that First Nations voices are at the forefront of the fight for a just and sustainable future.
Magandjin / Brisbane, Yuggera and Turrbal Country
I help lead actions in the local Magandjin group, supporting fellow students through the Student Network, Schools Program and Student Climate Leadership Program to build the climate justice movement!
Adelaide Hills (SA), Peramangk Country
I am the organiser and facilitator for the Adelaide Hills AYCC Group. As part of facilitating the Hills group I; organise events; market stalls; online meetings; and recruitment.
Melbourne/Naarm (VIC), Wurundjeri Country
I volunteer with the Naarm AYCC group after having organised with the Coffs Harbour Youth Climate Alliance for the past few years.
Geraldton (WA), Yamatji country
I am the organiser of the Geraldton group in action with AYCC. I help with running workshops, events, and getting climate awareness out to our community.
Adelaide Hills (SA), Kaurna Country/Peramangk Country
As a group leader for both the Adelaide and Hills groups, I help to co-ordinate events and meetings, onboard new members and run/create workshops for schools and our groups.
Lockyer Valley (Uragapul and Kitabul) QLD
I help out with facilitating AYCC Meanjin and organising the Student Climate Leadership Program.
Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country
Alison’s role is managing finances; governance and compliance; and human resources. They also oversee risk management; office management; as well as assisting with whole-organisational priorities as needed.
Western Sydney / Warrang on Dharug & Gadigal Country
As National Director, Grace has a birds-eye view of what’s happening across AYCC and provides support to the wider staff team. Her work includes long-term movement strategy, risk management, fundraising and political engagement. Her work includes supporting the People of Colour Climate Network.
Sydney | Gadigal/Wangal
I support our organising team and AYCC community to obtain the skills, confidence and connections needed to build power and stop climate-wrecking fossil fuel expansion.
Naarm/Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country
James coordinates and supports the growth of AYCC’s fundraising program to build a powerful youth climate movement.
Perth/Boorloo, Whadjuk Noongar boodja
I support the WA & NT crew to build an ambitious and impactful movement of young people fighting for climate justice in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Gadigal land / Sydney
I support the shaping and rollout of our campaign nationally + support our sydney team on the ground
Gadigal & Bidjigal Land / Sydney
I work on all things communications to get messages and information about our campaigns and events out into the community, on social media, and to our supporters. I also help run the Sydney Team as a Volunteer Grassroots Leader.
Wollongong, Dharawal Country
I support the Schools Team and Schools Program ~ we run workshops in schools and help students start their own AYCC groups in schools!
Magandjin/Brisbane, Jagera and Turrbal Country
I support folks across QLD to have the skills and confidence to campaign for climate justice through mentorship and facilitation.!
Melbourne/Naarm, Wurundjeri land
I focus on driving grassroots climate action through donor engagement and fundraising. Passionate about building strong supporter relationships, I am committed to fuelling AYCC’s mission for climate justice and a sustainable future.
Naarm/Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country
I have conversations with our supporters about the work that AYCC is engaging in to raise vital funds to support our current and future campaigns for climate justice!
Naarm/Melbourne, Woiwurrung Country
I work on campaign strategy to keep fossil fuels in the ground, and tell stories about our movement to build power!
Amy is a Gooreng Gooreng woman and First Nations Justice Director at GetUp. She grew up in the AYCC, volunteering with AYCC NSW, joining the Walk for Solar, leading campaigns to get the big banks out of Adani’s coal mine and much more. She joined the board in December 2022.
Naarm/Melbourne
Claudia works for Australia Post as the Manager of Enterprise Policy & Programs, in the People & Culture team. Formerly an employment lawyer, she has extensive experience working and volunteering in the community legal sector. Claudia is passionate about empowering young people to build sustainable solutions to the climate crisis, and supporting inclusive workplaces where everyone feels productive and valuable.
Based in Sydney on Gadigal country
Jack McLean is a lawyer at Phi Finney McDonald where he specialises in climate change and class action litigation. Before becoming a lawyer, Jack worked on climate and environment campaigns.
Naarm/Melbourne
Kelly has been a climate activist since they were in high school, and joined 350.org in November 2019 with a fire in their belly to take on the fossil fuel lobby. Previously they were in various roles at the AYCC including campaigns, communications, schools program coordination.
Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country in Canberra
Liz joined the AYCC Board in 2023. Liz’s career in climate advocacy started with AYCC Wollongong, and has since led her to fundraising, research, and policy advocacy roles in the environmental NGO sector. She currently works as a researcher on climate and corruption issues at think tank the Australia Institute.
Based on Wadawurrung Country in Anglesea
Narelle joined the AYCC Board in 2023. Narelle works for the Transport Accident Commission as the Senior Manager of Change and Engagement. She has expertise in Change Management, Project Management and Organisational Leadership.
Based in Sydney on Gadigal Country
Nyah Fouad serves as a Philanthropy Manager at Australia for UNHCR, where she engages with donors to understand their philanthropic objectives and establish valuable partnerships to bolster support for the UN Refugee Agency's global programs. She has extensive experience in fundraising and has volunteered for various organisations working to protect human rights. She is passionate about mentoring and empowering the youth to amplify their influence and drive impact to inspire climate action.
Based in Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Perth
Zahra is a journalist, (not so practicing) lawyer, policy advisor and consultant, where she works with grassroots, national and international organisations to enhance intersectional perspectives across the sustainable development goals. Zahra is passionate about enhancing climate justice movements to better include marginalised folks!
