Become a Sustainability Changemaker

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Ready to become the next generation of environmental leaders?

Our Sustainability Changemaker program is an immersive, tailored course designed to empower you to take climate action and create sustainable change in your community.

Submit an expression of interest

Expressions of interest close at 4 pm on Monday 23 February 2026.

About the program

What you’ll gain

Practical, transferable skills in project management, communication and collaboration
Become part of a strong network of like-minded young changemakers
A resource booklet to support your sustainability journey
The confidence to lead sustainability projects in your community
Create and showcase your own project at the end of the program
A CERES-accredited micro-credential.

What you’ll experience

The program involves 10 weekly sessions held at Council’s Camberwell offices.

The program is delivered by CERES School of Nature and Climate, experts with 43 years in sustainability education.

The sessions run from 6 pm to 9 pm Wednesday 18 March to Wednesday 27 May.

Topics include

The course will cover topics including:

creating and delivering community-led climate action
behaviour change practices
communications and consultation skills
Indigenous culture.

Program timing

Two programs will be delivered this year, with a maximum of 15 participants in each.

Wednesday 18 March to Wednesday 27 May
August to October 2026 (dates TBC).

Who is eligible

You will need to meet the following 3 criteria:

You are 18 to 35-years-old
You live, work or study in Boroondara
You can commit to the full 10-week program of weekly in-person sessions in Camberwell.

Cost

90% of the course fees are funded by us and you will pay $119.60 to participate. This includes a light dinner at each session.

How to apply

Submit an online Expression of interest form, including a 200-word personal statement outlining:

your passion for sustainability
why you want to turn ideas into action
your commitment to attending all sessions.

Submit an expression of interest

Expressions of interest close at 4 pm on Monday 23 February 2026.

Related information

We’re proud to deliver this program as an action in our Climate Action Plan, which commits us to deliver programs that support the development of sustainability leaders in the community.

Find out more about CERES at the CERES website.

Future programs

We’ll be running a second intake of the Sustainability Changemakers program in starting in August 2026, with dates and details to be confirmed.