# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AOC Workshop: Citizen Advocacy: Native Vegetation Protection for Birds in WA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am – Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: -> How can we – as citizens – make a real difference? <-

Native vegetation across south-west Western Australia is disappearing at an alarming rate – and with it, the vital habitats our birds depend on. As protections weaken and long-promised national reforms stall, BirdLife WA asks: how can we – as citizens – make a real difference?

About the workshop
This half-day, interactive workshop hosted by BirdLife WA at the WA Ecology Centre will pinpoint the key actions and strategies that citizen advocates, community groups, and conservation organisations can use to protect native vegetation and bird habitat.

Drawing on a BirdLife WA analysis of state and federal assessment systems by Piers Verstegen, the workshop will explore:

- Working effectively within the system – influencing environmental assessment and planning decisions before it’s too late.

- Engaging constructively with decision makers – building credibility, influence, and partnerships that deliver better outcomes for nature.

- When the system fails – campaigning strategically outside formal processes to secure stronger protection for native vegetation and bird habitat.

The workshop will feature short presentations and interactive discussions enabling participants to share experiences, develop strategies, and connect with others passionate about defending WA’s natural heritage.

Speakers
- Piers Verstegen, Advocacy Consultant: Understanding how the “system” works – and where to focus limited time and resources for the greatest impact.

- Hon Jess Beckerling, MLC: Working with decision makers – and what to do when the system fails nature.

- Dr Tom Hatton, Chair WA EPA (2015-2020): Working with the EPA – how citizens can help shape sound environmental decisions.

- Rhiannon Hardwick, CCWA: Harnessing the power of community advocacy – creating groundswells of public support that drive change.

- Claire Stevenson, Manager Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch, DWER: Connecting with regulators – how citizen science and data helps to inform better environmental policy and protection.

Who should attend
This workshop is for motivated individuals, community groups, and NGOs who want to be more effective in navigating our system of environmental assessment, influencing decisions, and driving change – both inside and outside the system.

Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is essential as numbers are limited by venue capacity.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Photo: Carnaby's Black-Cockatoos (by Keith Lightbody)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/churchlands/aoc-workshop-citizen-advocacy-native-vegetation-protection-for-birds-in-wa/200029205859942
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/aoc-workshop-citizen-advocacy-native-vegetation-protection-for-birds-in-wa?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=churchlands-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Churchlands
- **state**: WA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 165-167 Perry Lakes Dr, Floreat WA 6014, Australia
- **lat**: -31.94443
- **long**: 115.78032
- **full address**: 165-167 Perry Lakes Dr, Floreat WA 6014, Australia, 165-167 Perry Lakes Dr, Floreat WA 6014, Australia, Churchlands

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: BirdLife Western Australia (https://allevents.in/org/birdlife-western-australia/25974509)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 165-167 Perry Lakes Dr, Floreat WA 6014, Australia, 165-167 Perry Lakes Dr, Floreat WA 6014, Australia, Churchlands
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** BirdLife Western Australia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about AOC Workshop: Citizen Advocacy: Native Vegetation Protection for Birds in WA ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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