Advocacy - Lobbying and Media
BSFG advocates and lobbies throughout the year, writing regular media releases for articles in the Benalla Ensign and letters to politicians; organising petitions, rallies and attendance at marches and other events. .
From collecting signatures on Climate Petitions to recommending internet petitions on social media and letter writing projects to members, to attending climate marches and making representations to all levels of government, particularly our local council, BSFG is active in lobbying for change to promote a sustainable future.
Given the current political climate in relation to climate change and renewable energy our advocacy role is becoming even more important.
Community Participation BSFG members regularly contribute a sustainability perspective to community consultations and forums in Benalla and North East region of Victoria. BSFG participates in community consultations such as Sustainability Victoria's Community Consultations and in local council planning initiatives with a futurist perspective. The Renewable Energy Action group monitors renewable project developments in the area and is often called upon during the consultation phase.
Markets & Street Stalls BSFG has a stall at the fourth Saturday's market at the Lake during membership drives and usually has a presence at 'A Day in the Gardens'.
Newsletter Until mid 2024 BSFG produced a quarterly newsletter containing well informed articles written by BSFG members which was sent to members and published on this website. It is currently in recess, but the archives are well worth reading.
News Media BSFG Presidents regularly contribute columns to the Benalla Ensign and involve action group and other members in submitting news to the Ensign. The Ensign, along with emails to our mailing list, is probably our most successful way of communicating with the public. The WasteWise action group ran regular columns in the Ensign during 2023.
Social Media BSFG's social media posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide links to both local developments and well informed news reports related to sustainability.
Website BSFG's website incorporates interactive features suited to an 'advocacy' & lobbying such as a news 'blog'; calendar; embedded twitter news feed; and links to 'apps' which provide updates of, for example, energy consumption. The website is being improved continuously.
From collecting signatures on Climate Petitions to recommending internet petitions on social media and letter writing projects to members, to attending climate marches and making representations to all levels of government, particularly our local council, BSFG is active in lobbying for change to promote a sustainable future.
Given the current political climate in relation to climate change and renewable energy our advocacy role is becoming even more important.
Community Participation BSFG members regularly contribute a sustainability perspective to community consultations and forums in Benalla and North East region of Victoria. BSFG participates in community consultations such as Sustainability Victoria's Community Consultations and in local council planning initiatives with a futurist perspective. The Renewable Energy Action group monitors renewable project developments in the area and is often called upon during the consultation phase.
Markets & Street Stalls BSFG has a stall at the fourth Saturday's market at the Lake during membership drives and usually has a presence at 'A Day in the Gardens'.
Newsletter Until mid 2024 BSFG produced a quarterly newsletter containing well informed articles written by BSFG members which was sent to members and published on this website. It is currently in recess, but the archives are well worth reading.
News Media BSFG Presidents regularly contribute columns to the Benalla Ensign and involve action group and other members in submitting news to the Ensign. The Ensign, along with emails to our mailing list, is probably our most successful way of communicating with the public. The WasteWise action group ran regular columns in the Ensign during 2023.
Social Media BSFG's social media posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide links to both local developments and well informed news reports related to sustainability.
- Facebook BSFG's Facebook account can be accessed via the FB icons on the home page and footer. Our Action Group Wastewise Benalla also has an active Facebook page.
- Twitter BSFG's twitter feed @BenallaSFG is featured on our homepage and in the 'twitter' icon in the footer of this page.
- Instagram - Members Heath Whiley and Kim Lukey inspired and developed our Instagram accounts. The Instagram account is now linked to the Facebook Account, with posts published simultaneously. The Instagram icon now appears with Facebook and Twitter in website's footer.
Website BSFG's website incorporates interactive features suited to an 'advocacy' & lobbying such as a news 'blog'; calendar; embedded twitter news feed; and links to 'apps' which provide updates of, for example, energy consumption. The website is being improved continuously.
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang, Yorta Yorta and Bpangerang people of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.