We have hundreds of volunteers across the country - this is just a few volunteer leaders! Wanna join them? Sign up here!
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.
Gadigal & Bidjigal Land / Sydney
I organise the Sydney Team as a Volunteer Grassroots Leader, and help with comms on the National and NSW accounts.
Lockyer Valley (Uragapul and Kitabul) QLD
I help out with facilitating AYCC Meanjin and organising the Student Climate Leadership Program.
Magan-djin (Brisbane), Yuggera and Turrbal Country
I work alongside the other amazing Magan-djin crew to build our movement, empower local youth, organise events and demonstrations and advocate to those in power.
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
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, Woiwurrung Country
I work on campaign strategy to keep fossil fuels in the ground, and tell stories about our movement to build power!
Magandjin (Brisbane), Yagera & Turrbal Country (QLD)
Talofa everyone! My name is TJ and I am your Finance & Ops Manager for AYCC. In my role, I help behind the scenes in the running of AYCC. If you imagine a va'a (traditional Samoan canoe) and how you would have your navigators who lead where the boat is going, your steerers who keep the boat going in the right direction, and your helpers who cook the food, clean the va'a, general maintenance of the va'a - that is me, one of the many helpers in AYCC, where my work might not be seen at the front, but it is integral to the running of AYCC and amplifying of the voices of our youth.
Amelia joined the board in 2025. She is a native title lawyer who works with First Nations organisations in the areas of native title, agreement making, land management, and corporate governance and compliance. Amelia has been passionate about environmental protection and climate action from a young age, first joining AYCC as a volunteer when she was in high school.
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.
Georgia is a climate and nature lawyer and consultant, with seven years policy and strategy experience helping governments and companies transition towards a net zero, nature positive future. After experiencing climate anxiety and burnout firsthand, she founded ECOMIND, a climate mental health charity, to help young Australians process their climate emotions and channel them into climate action. She is passionate about building a resilient, collaborative and sustainable climate movement and sees emotional resilience as a pillar of climate resilience.
Heather works at Climateworks Centre as the Senior Adviser to the CEO, supporting strategic planning and delivery, governance and organisational effectiveness. She has experience working in philanthropy and government through previous roles with the Wellcome Trust (UK) and the Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Naarm/Melbourne
Kelly has been a climate activist for 15 years, growing up in the youth climate movement in various roles at the AYCC including schools, communications and campaigns. Kelly ran campaigns at 350 Australia for 5 years including getting Australian banks out of gasfields, and stopping billions in public subsidies for new gas projects. They now convene the Climate Justice Coalition, building a powerful movement in the lead up to and beyond COP31 for a fast and fair fossil fuel phase out.
Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country in Canberra
Liz is a climate and environment researcher and advocate, with a career history spanning roles in fundraising, research and analysis, and campaigning and organising roles in NGOs, publishing, a think tank, and federal government. Her climate career started with AYCC Wollongong in 2016, and she now serves as Deputy Chair of the board of AYCC.
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.
