Community groups are the trusted, independent and local voices required to help households and communities understand the benefits of electrification and support them to electrify faster and more effectively. Rewiring Australia aims to showcase, support and further the impact of this work, while building their collective power to call for the systemic changes required to electrify everything for everyone.
We created the Electric Communities Network, a supported space for community groups to collaborate and amplify their local campaigns. We offer workshops, resources, connections and, at times, small grant programs. This local-led, national movement is reflected in the 'Electrify Everything for Everyone' campaign. Join us!
Rewiring Australia has connected with a range of wonderful community groups running various electrification activities in their neighbourhoods.
Zoom in on the map to find one and click on the group for contact details. If you know of a group not listed, or you're keen to start one, get in touch with us (see below).
Community groups are always on the lookout for volunteers and community members to get involved. So reach out directly to them and build this grassroots power - together we can build a national electrification movement!
When a household electrifies, they open up a range of financial, health and environmental benefits. When a community electrifies, that impact can be exponential: lower emissions, cleaner air, a supported local economy and more collective power.
Rewiring Australia wants to harness the strength of community-led action and connect new or existing community groups across Australia to run effective electrification campaigns in their community. By working together, we can share ideas, resources and energy to increase each community’s capacity and impact.
Electrifying Australia’s 11 million households involves influencing millions of “dinner table” decisions. Having independent, local and trusted networks of people who can support households with their electrification journeys is crucial.
Community groups are fulfilling this need effectively as they run educational, engagement and practical programs. Rewiring Australia is facilitating and amplifying the impact of local campaigns by convening the ‘Electric Communities Network’ of over 70 groups across the country.
How much could your community be saving?
Rewiring Australia is connecting with local groups via the Electric Communities Network to ensure we can all benefit from sharing, collaborating and connecting. Some of the ways we're working with communities include:
Electric community campaigns can take many different forms. Just some of the activities groups are doing, include:
If you are part of a community-led campaign or would like to start one, we'd love to hear from you!