STEM Conference for Regional Girls 2026
After the huge success of our 2025 pilot event, OzGREEN is elated to be bringing the STEM Conference for Regional Girls to the Mid North Coast again in 2026!
This event will see 138 female and non-binary students from regional public schools with very limited STEM opportunities come together for an inspiring day of hands-on learning, career discovery and connection with trailblazing women in STEM.
We are currently seeking partners to help bring this incredible, life-changing event to life.
Our Purpose
To create connected, regenerative and resilient communities.
What We Do
We deliver programs and resources to :
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Ignite STEM
We understand the need for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to solve the complex environmental challenges of the future. We ignite STEM participation for those under-represented in STEM through our landmark event, the ‘STEM Conference for Regional Girls’,
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Citizen Science
We deliver citizen science (CS) initiatives that monitor river health and air quality, protecting the natural environment by gathering data to guide action. We run the renowned river health citizen science programs, the ‘Macro Muster’ and the ‘Bellingen Riverwatch Water Quality Monitoring Program’.
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Plant Trees Together
We enhance biodiversity and ecosystem resilience by planting indigenous species in partnership with local communities. We coordinate community tree planting projects to engage people in revegetating the environment. connecting people with the environment and each other.
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Reduce waste
We understand the vastness of the waste issues facing our planet today. We promote sustainability and the circular economy through workshops, community and in-school programs that reduce waste, encourage responsible resource use and empower community-led action.
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Foster wellbeing
We know that strong, connected individuals and communities are the foundation for environmental stewardship. We build capacity, motivation, connection to nature and social connection, and address impacts of environmental degradation in developing countries.
The future is not a place we are going,
but one we are creating.
- John Schaar
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Our Impact
OzGREEN projects empower people to take meaningful action for their wellbeing, their community and the environment.
Why our mission?
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Strong relationships within communities foster trust, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. When people feel connected to one another, they are more likely to work together to solve local challenges, care for each other, and take collective action.
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Regenerative goes beyond sustainability. Sustainable aims to maintain the status quo, but many systems - ecological, social, and economic - are already in crisis. Regeneration goes further: it’s about restoring, renewing and healing - replenishing what’s been lost and creating the conditions for life to thrive.
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A resilient community is one where people are connected, supported, and empowered. Our programs and events foster relationships, leadership, community capacity and shared purpose, which are all key ingredients for bouncing back from adversity.
