State and federal governments have earmarked vast expanses of Gunditjmara Sea Country for a massive expansion of gas mining. Sign the Citizens Protection Declaration to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities asserting their care for Sea Country. “We as First Nations Peoples come from the Oldest Culture in the World! Our Old People have cared for Country since time immemorial. It’s about time we are listened to, and fully supported by State and federal Governments to implement a First Nations led response for understanding climate change through Ocean conservation and Protection, fine tuned oceanic education and eco tourism. We hold the solutions for Caring for Country.Our community members and Elders ask: Wantayngeenkopa leekanyoong ngootook?? What’s the matter within you? What’s the matter with you that you destroy future generations right to live?? Mine and future generations have inherited a world of pollution, disease and mass extinction!” – Vicki Couzens, Gunditjmara Keeray Whurrong Elder.Listen to the oldest Storyteller, honour our collective present and protect our future! We are hosting this Citizens Protection Declaration on behalf of the Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective.
DrillWatch is a community resource which is designed to help people find information on gas developments near them in Victoria. It provides information on government policy, announcements on new and proposed gas developments, and resources to help you protect your community, health, farmland, and the reliability of our energy supply. Combining citizen science and community organising, DrillWatch will show current gas developments and allow communities to log information like proposed gas infrastructure, community consultations, and drill rig sightings, and coordinate their resistance to any planned exploration or drilling. DrillWatch is a community-driven resource, so keep your eyes peeled for updates and let us know what you want to see on this website.Check it out and use it to super charge your community organising!