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2010 annual report Contents Welcome Movement building National Director letter 3 Movement building summary 18 Message from the Board 4 What people are saying 19 Vision and values 5 State by state 21 The year in highlights 6 Public engagement National Projects Online 23 Switched on Schools 7 Media 24 Climate Reality Week 8 Power Shift 9 Our People Election 11 Advocacy work 14 Partner groups 25 International 16 Staff and office volunteers 26 Volunteers by state 27 Supporters 28 » 2 Message from the National Director 2010 has been another year of intense growth and advertising kindly provided in-kind by Channel 10. impact for the AYCC as we challenged ourselves to Creative tactics like the Climate Elephant, one of do the impossible. The Age’s 2010 top ten political moments, captured national, local and regional press. The support of We delivered ambitious projects that engaged youth Graeme Wood was fundamental to this, with his across Australia. From Climate Reality Week, to investment underpinning our successful election Thousands of young people dedicated themselves Power Shift Summits, to our Federal election cam- campaign. to solving the climate crisis with the AYCC in 2010. paign, to our international advocacy, we delivered Thank you to our staff and volunteers – it has been beyond expectations. We will look back at 2010 as the time the AYCC very special to have the opportunity to work with so grew from an effective start-up to a fully-fledged many passionate, brilliant, caring people. Our movement has grown to 56,000 members – a organisation and movement. However as we’ve 12% rise from 2009. 36 new regional AYCC groups, grown we’ve maintained our responsiveness, flex- However despite our achievements our mission is increased online capacity, and intensive training of ibility and inclusive decision-making. as relevant as ever. A price-tag on pollution is criti- young organisers have set the foundations for rapid cal, and we will work hard for legislation that cuts future growth. Core investment provided by the Purves Environ- pollution and rapidly transforms our economy to mental Fund, the Mullum Foundation, Vodafone clean energy. The voices of our movement were heard in Can- Foundation, Danny Mathews, Colin Brown, Clive berra by politicians of all stripes. Our influence was Hamilton and Australian Ethical Investment has This is my last year as National Director of the recognised by the AYCC’s inclusion in the Mutli- enabled the AYCC to grow exponentially through AYCC as I leave the role and step onto the Board. party Climate Change Committee Roundtable. 2010. It has allowed us to consolidate our organi- I leave with absolute confidence the AYCC in 2011 sational foundations, including our financial, gover- will be stronger than ever with a brilliant leadership Throughout the year we reached millions through nance and employment structures to support our team, stable funding and solid governance. our continued media presence and advertising kind- continued growth. ly provided in-kind by Channel 10. Creative tactics It is a pleasure to present to you our Annual Report like the Climate Elephant, one of The Age’s 2010 The Climate Institute in Sydney and Greenfleet in for 2010. top ten political moments, captured national, local Melbourne kindly provided office space during and regional press. Throughout the year we reached 2010, and in each case these spaces have ampli- Warmest regards millions through our continued media presence and fied our impact. Amanda McKenzie National Director » 3 Message from the Board In early 2010, the new board members In 2010 we also strengthened our fi- drove AYCC to new heights, and we of the Australian Youth Climate Coali- nancial and legal position, thanks to the are incredibly grateful that she will be tion gathered at our Sydney Head- perseverance of our book-keeper Jenny joining the board and remaining a key quarters with a large whiteboard and a Recio, our tireless Treasurer Lisa Lewin, player in the AYCC family. room full of ideas. our pro bono auditors PKF, and our pro bono lawyers Baker & McKenzie. After overseeing a long and extremely We discussed strategy, budgets, thorough recruitment process for governance, risk management, the As with most people who come into the new National Director, as a upcoming transition process, and the AYCC’s orbit, our board members board we couldn’t be happier to how to manage an organisation that went above and beyond in 2010. From be welcoming Ellen Sandell into has grown so large and effective, so dressing up in elephant costumes, the role. Ellen is one of Australia’s quickly. These are challenges that the spending weeks creating a new chart most talented campaigners, and board in 2010 has grappled with, and of accounts and preparing audit files, has been a core part of AYCC met, with enthusiasm, creativity and interviewing candidates for the National since our first delegation to the United hard work. Director position, attending funding Nations climate talks back in 2007. pitches, organising AGMs and more, as 2010 was a year of both growth and Chair I’d like to thank the Board from We are hopeful that 2011 will finally consolidation for the AYCC. We grew the bottom of my heart. Lisa, Nick A, bring an effective price on pollution in our volunteer base, staff numbers, me- Nick M, Dan & Ilona: your commitment Australia. We’re proud to be part of dia presence and most importantly our never wavered - even through challeng- such an inspiring organisation dedicat- impact. The Climate Elephant melted ing moments and 7am meetings. ed to preserving clean air, clean water, hearts across Australia, with even clean soil and a safe climate for our Prime Minister Julia Gillard agreeing to As the year draws to a close, we pre- generation and those to come. a private meeting. Three Power Shift pare to farewell Amanda as National summits took Adelaide, Canberra and Director. Amanda’s passion, vision, Geelong by storm. insight and professionalism constantly Anna Rose Chair of the Board » 4 How are we different? We are about solutions Our mission is to create a world in which cli- mate change does not threaten the future of Vision & Values young Australians – a world in which AYCC wouldn’t need to exist. Unifying: We are bringing together our generation to create a We meaningfully involve youth movement that is connected, compassionate, open and diverse. At every level AYCC is led by young people, making us one of Australia’s few examples of an entirely youth-run organisation. Committed: We are a movement of passionate and ethical individuals. We achieve a lot with little We are courageous, hardworking and committed to creating a just and With a budget incomparable to larger environ- sustainable world. ment groups, we pull together campaigns that are professional in execution and large in impact. We’re innovative and fresh Our campaigns are fresh. They catch the hearts Impactful: We are committed to achieving the short-term political change of the nation, the eyes of the media, and the that we need to address the climate crisis. Our nimbleness and creativity ears of politicians. allows us to maximise our political impact. We are efficient and responsive We keep our organisation free of burdensome bureaucracy so we can be nimble, effective and Optimistic: In creating a youth movement we are creating a movement reactive in a political and social environment that is constantly changing. that is inherently innovative, vibrant and positive. We are the voice of our generation What unifies us is stronger than what divides us. We are the generation committed to ensur- ing a safe climate future for not just ourselves but also all of those who will follow in our wake. » 5 2010 Highlights » O-weeks » Grassroots strategy and university retreat » National volunteer » Climate Reality » Monthly Donor » Volunteers engagement training camp Week program launched participate in advocacy day at » Meeting with Parliament House National Curriculum board » Powershift » Training camps in Ar- Adelaide » Powershift Geelong » Training camps in » Training camps in midale and Wollongong » F-14 grassroots Melbourne, Sydney, Lismore, Sydney and campaign » Powershift Adelaide, Canberra Byron Bay » Australian Youth Canberra Brisbane Delegation attends UN » Advocacy day at » Training camp in » Federal Election Parliament House » AYCC meets with Sydney campaign Julia Gillard » Climate Champions » Grassroots » VIC election campaign Challenge launched leadership retreat » AYCC joins PM Gillard’s NGO roundtable » 6 National Projects: Switched on Schools The AYCC’s Switched on Schools program Through the Switched on Schools program, trainings, Canberra Advocacy Days and volun- educates young people about climate change the AYCC provided unique peer-to-peer edu- teer opportunities. and empowers them to be part of the solu- cation, and the opportunity for active and tion. We provide support and inspiration for concerned young people to connect with like- young people to implement real solutions in minded individuals. their schools, be part of AYCC campaigns and develop as leaders within their school commu- In 2010, Switched On Schools focused on nity, beginning the journey to becoming social developing young leaders and getting stu- change makers. dents active on climate change. This was made possible by developing School Teams in In 2010, Switched On Schools reached over each state that mentored students, gave them 100 schools across Australia, with young lead- strategies and skills to run campaigns in their ers giving inspirational speeches, educating schools, networked young leaders to support students on climate science and solutions, inter-school climate networks and bring in- facilitating climate debates and running work- novative AYCC campaigns to schools – such shops including: Climate Change and Biodi- as Climate Reality Week and Power Shift. versity; Starting a School Environment Group; These School Teams facilitate school students Communicating Climate Change; Youth Action to get more active in their local youth climate on Climate Change and Theories of Change.