Build people power and turn community concern into action
Your support will turn community concern into visible grassroots action – from expert panel events and petitions to film screenings and peaceful paddle-outs – building local pressure decision-makers need to act boldly for our ocean.
There is no doubt: lasting ocean protection is powered by people.
AMCS is rebuilding grassroots strength across Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory and the south east – connecting local communities, Traditional Owners, scientists and ocean advocates to take action where it matters most.
This people-powered movement shifts influence away from industrial interests and toward communities who depend on healthy seas.
Community mobilisation is how we win campaigns, and how we defend those wins. Visible support in electorates gives politicians the confidence and incentive to act, while sending a clear message to corporations about what communities will and will not accept.
When people show up – in their communities, online and in parliament – political will follows.
In 2026 we are seeking funds to strengthen this growing movement. With your support, we can mobilise communities across the country and build a confident, connected network of ocean advocates ready to secure bold, lasting protections for Australia’s ocean.
Your support will help:
- Establish and train regional campaign leaders.
- Mobilise petitions, submissions and coordinated letters to MPs.
- Host expert panels, film screenings and community forums.
- Organise peaceful paddle-outs and public events showing community support.
- Build strong local networks that endure beyond single campaigns.
Explore how you can help enable this important work below.
All donations over $2 are 100% tax-deductible. The projects featured in the Funding Prospectus are priority campaign activities and needs for which we are urgently seeking funds – current at the time of posting or going to press. As time progresses, there may be some cases in which the project you have selected may already be fully funded. In that instance, we would be delighted to discuss where the need is greatest at the given time. All of our campaigns work in symbiotic support of our mission to protect our oceans. Please be assured your gift will go to work to be the voice for Australia’s oceans, working on the big issues that risk our ocean wildlife.
