With extreme weather events intensifying, polling consistently shows that a majority of Australians support strong climate action.

Cost of living is at the centre of this Federal election campaign—and the impact of climate change on everyday expenses is only growing.

Now more than ever, we need urgent, practical, compassionate, and positive climate action. That’s the message we must send at the ballot box next month.

Join Julia Lester, a panel of experts and local climate advocates, and Independent Candidate for Sturt Dr Verity Cooper, to explore how a warming planet is shaping the cost of living—now and into the future—and get informed before you vote.

Tickets

Tickets to this event are free, but please consider making a donation to help us cover the costs of venue hire, and more if you're able, to help us raise Verity’s profile in Sturt before election day! You will be taken to our donation page after you RSVP.

About our Panellists

Dr Kate Wylie is a GP and Executive Director of Doctors for the Environment Australia. She advocates for climate action as a health issue and empowers doctors to lead on environmental change. Kate is a passionate speaker, educator, and media commentator on the health impacts of climate change.
“Doctors for the Environment Australia is the leading medical voice on health and climate.
We are medical doctors who understand that human health requires a healthy planet, with an environment that is free of pollution, rich in biodiversity, and able to provide for current and future generations sustainably.”

Dr Jasper Lee is a dentist, climate advocate, and Policy and Advocacy Manager at Electrify Adelaide. He works to help households switch to clean energy and chairs the Australian Dental Association’s Environmental Sustainability Committee.
Electrify Adelaide is a volunteer-led community group helping households and businesses across Greater Adelaide switch from gas to clean, all-electric solutions. They offer practical advice on solar, batteries, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency to lower bills and cut emissions.

​Luci Tinsley-Smith is a climate advocate associated with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC). At 15, she represented local youth perspectives at a community forum in Mount Barker, South Australia, contributing to the development of an Environment and Sustainability Strategy. Her involvement underscores her commitment to environmental issues and youth engagement in climate action.​
The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) is Australia’s largest youth-led climate organisation. It empowers young people to take action for climate justice through education, grassroots campaigns, and advocacy for a renewable future.

​Dr. Verity Cooper, a retired general practitioner and long-time Sturt resident, is running as an independent candidate for the federal seat of Sturt in the 2025 election. Supported by Climate 200, her campaign emphasizes urgent climate action, political integrity, and community-focused representation.

Host: Julia Lester, a veteran Australian broadcaster, has been a regular facilitator for The Planet Talks at WOMADelaide, an annual forum featuring discussions on environmental and sustainability issues. In 2025, she facilitated the session titled "Adapt or Collapse?" on March 9, which addressed how Australian communities can better prepare for increasing extreme weather events due to climate change.