MP Engagement Groups: How to run a successful local group

Last week the MPEG Community came together to share their experiences and top tips for running a successful local MP Engagement Group.

 

In addition to the resources we provided, we heard from long time group leaders Belinda and Helen from the South-East Naarm/Melbourne MPEG, Eezu who has run her Eora/Sydney group for the last year, and other climate leaders from QLD and Victoria.

It was a really positive session, with ideas flying around the room for how to:

  • engage best with different MPs
  • improve attendance at your group meetings
  • set a simple yet effective agenda, and
  • welcome new members by creating an exciting space for them to flourish.

 

 

 

The MPEGs team hopes to welcome 5 new groups around Australia to our community this year! So let us know if you want to join us in taking impactful action on climate change — we've got all the resources and know-how to get you on your way.

If you're a visual person, you may appreciate this terrific graphic representation of the session that participant Angela shared with us.

 

visual notes from How to run a successful local group


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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, whose sovereignty was never ceded. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples around the world are at the forefront of climate change, both in experiencing its effects and leading solutions for change. We pay our sincerest respects to all Elders, past and present.