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.
Our theme: People, Power, Place
This year’s theme reflects what makes environmental action work:
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People - the relationships, leadership, and communities driving change
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Power - how we organise, influence decision-makers, and win campaigns
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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.
NEW: Program now announced
This year's conference features a keynote from Erin Killion (Hunter Community Alliance) on building community power and winning change, plus practical workshops on:
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Meeting with MPs and candidates
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Planning and development advocacy
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Native forest logging and citizen science
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Climate and energy campaigning
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Land clearing in western NSW
Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with others from across the state during our facilitated "What's Your Campaign?" Lunch and Chat.
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.
Lunch and Chat: What's Your Campaign?
Connect with other attendees from across NSW during a facilitated small-group discussion. Share the campaign, project or issue you're working on, hear what others are doing in their communities, and explore opportunities to learn from one another and build new connections.
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
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NSW environment and climate groups
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NCC member groups
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Everyone involved in environmental volunteering, work, or organisations
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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:
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Strengthen your local organising
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Focus your efforts where they’ll have the most impact
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Build the skills and connections needed to organise in the months ahead
Tickets
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$20 standard
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$15 concession / NCC member groups
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Free for under 25s and First Nations participants