Capacity Building
“The future is not a place we are going
but one we are creating.”
- John Schaar
We run workshops, programs and events and create resources that build skills, knowledge, social connection and belonging to invoke action.
We work with individuals, schools, community groups and conference delegates.
Capacity Building Workshops, Programs & Services
We are engaged by Councils, Schools, Corporates and Community Groups to deliver capacity building workshops, programs or awareness campaigns.
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Change Makers 2
We run weekly meet-ups to support regional young people to bring a project to life together! Participants meet new people, work together as a group, and make change in their community!
During term : a weekly after-school meet-up over 10 weeks
During school holidays : a three-day program, delivered over 3 days or 3 weeks
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (through corporate sponsorship), community groups.
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Rethink Waste Team at Major Events
Our team of expert waste education staff and volunteers monitors, separates and conducts in-event education for event goers, to reduce food waste at events and festivals.
Who books these?
Councils, conferences, festivals, markets, corporate events.
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Tree Planting Workshops
We work with local partners to run tree planting workshops where schools and community members weed, plant trees and maintaining plantings.
Who books these?Councils, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Discover a Hidden Aquatic World Workshops
Macroinvertebrates (waterbugs) are an important indicator of river health. In this interactive workshop students will find and identify different species, learn how they live and what they tell us about river health.
60-120 mins, in-person
10 to 60 people
target audience : ages 8+
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Grant Writing Workshops
Give your community the best chance to secure that government grant. Attend this step by step workshop where you will learn the art of grant writing. Empower your community group to make a positive impact by mastering the skills necessary to secure vital funding for change.
90 mins, in-person or online
10 to 30 people
target audience : adults
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, corporates (through corporate sponsorship), school networks, community groups.
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Youth Leading the World Facilitator Training
OzGREEN trains local people to run Youth Leading the World in their own school or community. Participants learn how to organise and facilitate, and features skills training in measuring eco-footprint, presentation skills, strategic questioning and deep listening, visioning, innovation and creative thinking, creating vibrant goals, creating action plans, and keeping the energy up with fun and purposeful games.
2 days, in-person or online
10 to 30 people
target audience : ages 14+
Who books these?
Councils, schools, corporates (through corporate sponsorship), community groups.
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Landscape Preparedness Days
We explore community concerns around landscape management, develop action plans, and connect community members with Elders to teach people about First Nations land management practices.
3-6 hours, in-person
10 to 60 people
target audience : 18+
Who books these?
Councils, conferences (for the conference field day), schools, corporates (for staff development days ), community groups.
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Community Preparedness Days
We partner with local organisations to deliver a half-day workshop, we run a series of community building activities and facilitate community mentors to lead small group sessions on a variety of topics. Content is specifically tailored to each community.
3-6 hours, in-person
10 to 60 people
target audience : 18+
Who books these?
Councils, conferences (for the conference field day), schools, corporates (for staff development days), community groups.
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Composting Workshops
Master the art of composting at our hands-on workshop and turn your waste into nutrient-rich soil for a greener world. Participants learn essential techniques for creating a sustainable composting system that enriches your garden and reduces environmental impact. We tailor this workshop to be all-ages workshop or a kids workshop.
90 mins, in-person
10 to 30 people
target audience : 8 years+
Who books these?
Councils, conferences, community groups, corporates (for staff development days or family days)
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How to Live with Zero Waste Workshop
Join our hands-on workshop and learn DIY recipes, techniques for reducing consumption, buying in bulk, and other tips for a simpler, more sustainable life. Embrace a greener future!
90 mins, in-person or online
10 to 30 people
target audience : adults
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Homemade Body Products
Learn to craft luscious, non-toxic, plastic-free body products that are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. Gain valuable skills that promote self-reliance and waste reduction, whilst saving you money.
90 mins, in-person or online
10 to 30 people
target audience : adults
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Microgreens and Sprouts Workshop
Fresh and crunchy, microgreens and sprouts pack a nutritious punch. Participants learn just how easy it is to grow your own at home and have fresh greens all year round without all the plastic packaging!
60-90 mins, in-person
10 to 30 people
target audience : ages 8+
Who books these?
Councils, conferences, libraries, community groups, corporates (for staff development days or family days)
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Eco Printing Workshops
Create your own unique floral patterns using native leaves, twigs and flower buds printed onto natural fibres. Participants will make their own design to take home.
90 mins, in-person or online
10 to 30 people
target audience : ages 8+
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Capacity Building Campaigns
We run capacity building campaigns on specific environmental topics. Campaigns may include print and social media, info stalls, community workshops, surveys or focus groups.
Who books these?
Councils, corporates, community groups.
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'5 Things' Resilience Workshops
We bring communities together to share practical and achievable disaster preparedness actions. Participants share and learn 5 staple foods to keep in the pantry to prepare for food supply shortages, 5 reliable sources of local information to use during a disaster, 5 resilient plants to grow in the garden to use as food sources during disasters, and 5 things to keep in an emergency evacuation kit then share a meal cooked with examples of food staples that can be kept on hand for during emergencies.
90 mins, in-person
10 to 30 people
target audience : ages 18+
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (for staff development days or family days), community groups.
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Get Techy Get Ready
A fun interactive workshop to help participants download, install and explore emergency related apps on their mobile device, that will help them stay safe during weather events and fires.
120 mins, in-person
10 to 30 people
target audience : 50 years+
Who books these?
Councils, libraries, conferences, schools, corporates (through corporate sponsorship), community groups.
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Bellingen Riverwatch Macro Musters
We run the largest macroinvertebrate monitoring citizen science program in Australia. This event is run biannually in May and October and sees community members come together with scientists from around the state to gather waterbug data to support the recovery of the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping turtle.
2 x 3-hour workshops
60 people per workshop
target audience : 8+ years
Sponsorship opportunities
We are seeking corporate and community sponsors to support this program. Contact Anna for more information.
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Bellingen Riverwatch Water Quality Program
Our volunteers have worked together over the past six years to collect the largest water quality data set in NSW. Data supports the recovery of the Bellinger River Snapping turtle and influences decision making.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are seeking corporate and community sponsors to support this program. Contact Anna for more information.
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Clean Ganges
OzGREEN has been working alongside the Sankat Mochan Foundation in India for over 25 years to restore the health of the Ganges River.
Sponsorship opportunities
We are seeking corporate and community sponsors to support this program. Contact Sue for more information.
Help us grow
We understand the deep impact of this work.
We are seeking partners to help us expand our Capacity Building programs and events. If your organisation is interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! We design all of our partnerships to be mutually beneficial.
