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

A reconciliation event at Margaret River

A full house of some 440 people gathered at the Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia (Our Story House) on 1 November for an important event. Following soon after the ‘No’ result in the referendum to give Aboriginal people a Voice to Parliament, the presentation on “3000 generations and the next one” was an opportunity for the local community … Read More

Electrify Boroondara

Electrify Boroondara is an inner Melbourne, community-led alliance dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. Their goal is to inspire the community to electrify through adding solar panels, limiting heat loss and gain in buildings, and by swapping gas appliances and petrol or diesel-powered vehicles for efficient, electric alternatives powered by clean energy. The alliance includes service organisations, … Read More

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

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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.