Reflecting on Power Shift Perth
Power Shift Perth brought together hundreds of young people from WA over the weekend.
Here’s what they had to say about their Power Shift experience – and what they would say to anyone thinking about booking their ticket to Brisbane.
As a young person in Western Australia, I’ve never felt like I’ve had an outlet for my interest in climate change. On the weekend, at Power Shift Perth, that all changed.
Power Shift is run by people who are just like you. It’s not just about saving the world and climate change, it’s about bringing people together who are positive, who are motivated, and who will go out there and make a positive difference in the world. I’ve left feeling empowered, energised, and like I actually have the skills and support network to do something in my local community.
Come to Brisbane for the national Power Shift. If I could go to Brisbane as well as Perth, and do it all over again, I would. Power Shift Perth been the most powerful thing for me that I can remember.
- Jess
This is the first thing I have ever done like this. I have spent the last 5 years reading papers on climate change and listening to people tell me how bad it is and all I had taken away from that was a sense of dread, terror and powerlessness.
What could I do against such a big problem?
Power Shift has made me feel like climate change is even worse than I thought, but this time I don’t feel scared. I feel like I need to do something – and that I can.
- Jane
Do you ever feel like you want to achieve something? You feel like you have something to give and you want to be a part of something big and powerful? I’ve often experienced that feeling, but I really didn’t know where to start.
Then I heard about this big youth climate summit and I started thinking. At first I came up with a bunch of reasons not to go, but in the end I thought, “why the hell not?” Surely I can sacrifice a weekend for a good cause!
I am so glad I made that decision. And I want you to have the same powerful experience I’ve had these past three days. I dare you to give three days of your time to our generation’s biggest issue. I promise you that it will be worth it.
- Ryan
This weekend I missed the AFL grand final. I missed it for the first time since I was born. I missed it because I came to Perth Power Shift. Any you know what? I don’t care I missed it. I completely forgot it was even on because Power Shift was so freaking awesome.
The speakers were so amazing and interesting, and I actually got to chat with them. I met the coolest people and have some awesome new mates.
Most of all I am incredible inspired. I don’t feel this inspired very often and I can’t believe how good I feel. If you decide to go to Power Shift Brisbane I guarantee you will have an awesome time and be hugely inspired – you will not regret it.
- Mike
Thank you to everyone who made Power Shift Perth happen! And if you’re considering coming to the national Power Shift in Brisbane (you won’t even have to miss the Grand Final!), make sure you book your ticket before it’s too late – click here to go to our secure booking page.
