The clean energy transition is unfolding at a rapid pace across regional Australia, with solar and wind farms, battery storage systems, and new electricity transmission projects reshaping the energy landscape. 

First Nations people and communities are rights holders and critical partners in Australia's clean energy transition.  

It’s essential that our people and communities are equipped to manage and explore emerging opportunities in First Nations-led clean energy development and partnerships, as well as understand the risks.

To support this, the First Nations Clean Energy Network is hosting Powering Up, a clean energy workshop in Geelong, Victoria on Wednesday 24 September.

Together, we’ll unpack the basics of renewable energy, energy landscape and the current policy issues as well as have a masterclass from other First Nations groups on negotiating benefits for First Nations communities. 

This is about First Nations leadership in the clean energy future - standing strong to protect Country while helping to shape renewable energy projects that deliver benefits for our people. This session is for First Nations community members, Traditional Owner Corporations, Registered Aboriginal Corporations and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

Workshop details: 

• Dates: Wednesday 24th of September
• Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Venue: Geelong Novotel, 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220
• Cost: Free of charge - travel and accommodation assistance is available if required.

Please note: This workshop is open only to First Nations people living in Victoria or non-First Peoples who work for Traditional Owner Corporations.

REGISTER HERE

To ensure there are enough spots for everyone, we will only be able to accommodate a maximum of 3 attendees per Traditional Owner Corporation.

What you can expect

• Overview of clean energy projects, policies, and opportunities
• Overview of projects and works already underway in Victoria
• Understanding the energy negotiations underway as part of the Treaty process
• Learn from likeminded mob and First Nations communities about key learnings, success and issues with energy negotiations

These workshops are designed to empower First Nations communities, ensuring our voices are central to helping shape Australia’s clean energy future.

We hope that you can join us.