ABOUT US
WePlanet Australia is an eco humanist organisation seeking to promote public policy that addresses a range of social and environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity loss and poverty.
We are part of the global WePlanet network, founded in Europe in 2022.
Meet some of the WePlaneteers taking action!
Andrea
President
I am an optimist who believes there is still time to have a future where humanity and ecology thrive together. I have worked in university, industry and hospital labs as a microbiologist; and more recently in public health. I ran as a candidate in the 2016, 2019 and 2022 federal elections as I couldn't otherwise see the evidence-informed policies I wanted in politics.
Riani
Secretary /
Co-Founder
I believe in living in an environmentally conscious and ethical life. I strive to make sustainable and environmental personal choices in my daily life but see the need for wider societal change if we are to leave a legacy of a better world for future generations.
Tyrone
Treasurer / Co-Founder
My passion is policy development and ensuring policies have a positive influence on our beautiful world and societies. I was a member of the Greens for several years including running for both federal parliament and local government. There are scientific blindspots in the Green movement in Australia, such as in gene technology and nuclear energy. These weaken our ability to solve environmental and social challenges. That’s why I have led the founding of WePlanet Australia.
OUR ORGANISATION
WePlanet Australia is a member-driven not-for-profit association. We seek to promote public policy in line with our values, and to activate citizens in support of our work.
Our Structure
WePlanet Australia is an incorporated association under Fair Trading Queensland. Responsibilities fall to an elected Management Committee consisting of President, Secretary and Treasurer, and up to two General Members of the committee. The committee is answerable to the membership.
WePlanet Australia is a member organisation of WePlanet, the international network of eco humanist groups.
Membership
WePlanet Australia has three classes of membership:
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Ordinary member: a voting member, who is also eligible to be nominated for and elected to the Management Committee. The ordinary membership fee is currently $50 per year.
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Community member: a non-voting membership class open to anyone who wants to be affiliated with WePlanet Australia but not take on administrative responsibilities.
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Consultant member: a non-voting membership class open to professionals who wish to provide expertise and be affiliated with WePlanet Australia but not take on administrative responsibilities.
You can sign up as a Community Member here.
More details regarding Ordinary membership and Consultant membership are sent to Community Members on signup. Please also contact hello@weplanet.au if you have any questions.
Our Constitution
Read more, including our principles and values, in our constitution.
Our Organisers
President: Andrea Leong
Secretary: Riani Perrin
Treasurer: Tyrone D'Lisle