Local Action for Long-Term Governance
Combining federal reform advocacy with locally driven action to support state and territory reform, embedding intergenerational thinking in the systems that shape everyday life.
Embedding intergenerational thinking at every level of government
The future of Australia depends on the decisions we make today. To drive lasting change, we must embed intergenerational thinking at every level of government, whether federal, state, or local.
At Foundations for Tomorrow, we are strengthening Australia's movement for future generations by combining federal reform advocacy with locally driven action to support state and territory reform.
By working locally, we ensure that intergenerational thinking is embedded in the systems that shape housing, education, health, the environment, and infrastructure, which are critical areas largely governed at a state level.
Working across Australia's states and territories
Three priorities in our target jurisdictions
We focus our efforts where localised action can lay the groundwork for long-term systemic change across states and territories.
Developing localised impact strategies
We tailor future generations policy to the specific needs, challenges and opportunities of each state and territory, ensuring that solutions are fit for purpose.
- Identifying state-based opportunities for legislative and policy reform
- Embedding Indigenous leadership and knowledge into policy approaches
- Working with local leaders to develop state-level roadmaps for future generations
Supporting political champions
Change happens when leaders take action. We are actively supporting multi-partisan champions committed to embedding intergenerational thinking into state and territory governance.
- Providing briefings and research to MPs and policymakers
- Supporting the introduction of state-based future generations legislation
- Engaging with cross-party champions to drive long-term policy alignment
Building a civil society movement
A strong movement starts with people. We are mobilising a network of advocates, organisations and community leaders to build public will for future generations policy.
- Hosting community events and public dialogues
- Building alliances with civil society organisations
- Developing campaigns that elevate intergenerational fairness in state politics
States and territories best positioned for progress
We concentrate our efforts where the conditions are right to set a national precedent, then mobilise through collaborative subcommittees that bring together champions of the future generations and wellbeing agenda in each local jurisdiction.
Political momentum
Jurisdictions where there is genuine appetite and momentum for future generations policy among decision-makers.
Civil society networks
Places with strong civil society networks ready to build public will and sustain a movement for reform.
Potential to set a precedent
States and territories with the potential to set a national precedent that others can follow.
Help build the movement in your state
Join the champions, organisations and community leaders driving future generations reform across Australia's states and territories.