Thanks to all of you that have joined the Facebook Group, Power Shift has been recognised by Canberra.

Online organising is a fantastic way to spread the word, get more people involved, and build momentum – and in the case of Power Shift it’s worked.

Since last Tuesday, the Power Shift Facebook group has grown from just over 1,600 people to 3,647 (as of this minute, but it’s still going up)! This is an amazing effort, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed…

Amanda McKenzie and Anna Rose, AYCC Co-Directors, went to Canberra yesterday to give testimony at the Senate Select Committee on Climate Policy – expressing the views of the youth climate movement. At 10:44am, during a break in proceeding, Senator Louise Pratt took some time out to write on our Wall (check it out here):

MESSAGE FROM SENATOR LOUISE PRATT

“Congratulations to Amanda McKenzie and Anna Rose for the great job giving evidence at the Senate Select Committee on Climate Change Policy today.

They argued powerfully and eloquently for the need for a strong response to climate change.

Their evidence also highlighted that younger and future generations of Australia and the world will pay a high price if the can’t tackle this problem.

Your work – and the work of everyone involved in Power Shift and Australian Youth Climate Coalition is an important force in creating a political mandate for action.

It’s a growing mobilising force on climate change that Canberra must recognise.

Thank you for coming to give evidence – and to all those that came along to support them.

Warm regards,

Senator Louise Pratt”

Your hard work is paying off – the momentum and movement is growing and together, we are “creating a political mandate for action.” Our voices are being heard, so keep them shouting out loud!