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    Organise an Event

    ACAW is a festival — the programme is created BY the community, FOR the community. You don't need to be a climate expert or a professional event organiser. You just need an idea, a passion for action, and a willingness to bring people together.

    From intimate yarn-ups to major conferences, from bushcare mornings to innovation showcases — every event contributes to the collective momentum of South Australia rising together.

    Not sure what theme your event fits? Browse our Five Areas of Action →

    What Makes a Good ACAW Event

    It's open and inclusive

    ACAW events welcome everyone. We ask all organisers to actively consider diversity of speakers, attendees and access — including cost, location and language.

    It connects to climate action

    Your event should clearly relate to one of ACAW's five areas of action: Learn, Care, Use Wisely, Restore or Be Ready. It doesn't have to be a climate conference — it just needs to connect.

    It lives our values

    We ask all organisers to commit to our community guidelines: no greenwashing, no fossil fuel sponsorship, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and climate justice.

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    Timeline

    Feb 2026Expression of Interest Opens
    30 Jun 2026Event Registration Deadline
    Early Jul 2026Programme Publication
    27 Jul – 2 Aug 2026ACAW Week

    Got an idea? Tell us.

    You don't need a fully formed plan. If you've got an idea — even a rough one — we want to hear it. Submit your EOI and we'll help you shape it, connect you with collaborators, find a venue, or match you with others planning something similar.

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