Power in the Regions: The online conference for nature in NSW

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From forests to farmland, climate to coastlines, communities across regional NSW are stepping up to protect the places they love. This year’s NCC Online Regional Conference will bring those people together.

Join grassroots organisers, community groups, campaigners and volunteers from across the state for a day of connection, learning, and action.

Tickets available from Humanitix.

Our theme: People, Power, Place

This year’s theme reflects what makes environmental action work:

  • People - the relationships, leadership, and communities driving change
  • Power - how we organise, influence decision-makers, and win campaigns
  • Place - the landscapes, ecosystems, and communities we’re working to protect

Together, we’ll explore how to turn local passion into collective power, and how to make real progress in the lead-up to the next state election.

Keynote speaker: Erin Killion

We’re excited to welcome Erin Killion from Hunter Community Alliance as keynote speaker for this year’s conference.

Erin is a community organiser who works across unions, faith groups, community organisations and local leaders in the Hunter region, helping build collective power around issues of climate, justice and regional transition.

Her work speaks directly to this year’s theme, People, Power, Place, and the practical work of building strong, connected movements for nature in regional NSW.

What to expect

A practical, interactive program
This is a conference designed for participation. You’ll take part in workshops, discussions, and collaborative sessions focused on building skills and sharing real-world experiences.

Workshops to build skills and strategy
Choose from sessions on:

  • Building relationships with MPs and candidates
  • Navigating the planning system
  • Key election issues including native forest logging, land clearing, climate and energy, and water

Connection and collaboration

  • Meet others working in your region or on similar issues
  • Join informal networking spaces and hosted discussions
  • Share your work and learn from others

A space to showcase and celebrate regional leadership
Throughout the day, we’ll highlight the work of groups across NSW and create a shared “map” of projects, people, and priorities across the network.

Who this is for

  • NSW environment and climate groups
  • NCC member groups
  • Everyone involved in environmental volunteering, work, or organisations
  • People looking to get more involved in environmental action

Whether you’re experienced or just getting started, you’ll leave with new ideas, skills, and connections.

Why attend now?

With a state election on the horizon, this is a key moment to:

  • Strengthen your local organising
  • Focus your efforts where they’ll have the most impact
  • Build the skills and connections needed to organise in the months ahead

More details coming soon

We’ll be announcing additional speakers and workshop sessions over the coming weeks. Register now to secure your spot and be the first to hear updates.

Tickets

Tickets available from Humanitix.

  • $20 standard
  • $15 concession / NCC member groups
  • Free for under 25s and First Nations participants

Contact

Nature Conservation Council of NSW
(02) 9516 1488
[email protected]
nature.org.au
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