Inspiring and supporting local communities as they build a sustainable future

Transition Australia is a movement you can join. It is about communities coming together to address the big challenges we face by starting local. One of the key features of Transition is to motivate and support others. Transition Australia was set up to allow Transition Groups in Australia to share connect and support each other.

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Stories to inspire

Read stories of inspiration from groups around Australia. You will find lots of great ideas on a range of topics, from food swaps to housing. See all articles

Hepburn Shire supports The Voice

I am proud that Hepburn Shire Councillors unanimously voted last month to support the Voice to Parliament and to stand together with Dja Dja Wurrung traditional owners. This is the statement I presented to Council. As our nation stands at the precipice of a transformative moment, I want to unequivocally express my support for the Voice to Parliament. My decision … Read More

Header for Stories of Transition online event August 2023, with logos of Toowoomba Local Food Challenge, Sustainable Bayswater and Finding our Heart Storywalk

Stories of Transition online events

If you like to hear what others are doing in the face of the overwhelming challenges of our world, these online events are for you. We (the organising team) aim to create a relaxed, informal tone, with time for everyone to introduce themselves and to hear three inspiring stories. We keep the session to one and a quarter hours. This … Read More

poster for Fairfield Village Plastic Free July Community Day listing various activities offered by community groups

Fairfield Locals Launch War on Plastic

The problem is complex but the solution, in part, is simple A few locals in Fairfield, Victoria who are passionate about sustainability and shopping locally decided this year to promote Plastic Free July in Fairfield Village (our local shopping strip) with the aim of reducing single-use plastic and making BYO reusable containers, cups and bags the cultural norm. For the … Read More

Protecting Shearwater Fledglings

Griffiths Island is located just off the Victorian coast at Port Fairy. Focusing on protecting the ecology of Griffiths Island, Friends Of Griffiths Island (FOGI)I was incorporated in 2010 and now has more than 50 members. It aims to maintain Griffiths Island as a sanctuary for plants, birds and animals including a large breeding colony of short-tailed shearwaters*. Light pollution … Read More

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Find resources to help

Our resources are designed to give you practical help and lots of ideas. There is information on how to start a group, workbooks which walk you through the process step-by-step, podcasts and articles.