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Support our work to create vibrant, sustainable and resilient regional communities!

oUR mission is to create vibrant, sustainable and resilient regional communities.

We know that a healthy environment and connected communities are essential for this.

We deliver programs, events and resources to encourage people into stem, increase wellbeing, plant trees, reduce waste and protect rivers .

We work across five focus areas

  • Stem

    Encourage people into STEM for the future.

  • wellbeing

    Connect people with nature and each other.

  • trees

    Community tree planting projects.

  • waste

    Build skills towards a zero waste future.

  • rivers

    Citizen science programs to protect rivers.

The future is not a place we are going,

but one we are creating.

- John Schaar

our programs

We empower people to take action to help create the world they want to live in!

We employ + Mentor

regional people

We employ and mentor regional people to help us achieve our mission with a particular focus on regional young people and regional women.

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LET’s build

vibrant, sustainable, resilient, regional communities

together

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View fullsize When we put food waste in the red bin, it heads straight to landfill, where it decomposes without oxygen. This process produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is over 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. But..There is a better way! When we CO
View fullsize Putting the right thing in the right bin might seem small - but it is one of the best ways for us to support the environment and take action against climate change! We have been working closely with both Boambee & Crossmaglen Public Schools as p
View fullsize Landfill is the end of the road for our waste; but it doesn’t have to be. We have been working with Boambee and Crossmaglen Public Schools as part of the Rethink Waste Schools program - where we have been inspiring young changemakers to see wa
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we can’t do what we do without the support of our members and donors

what people say about our programs…

  • "It's a really fun way to do science"

    - Student, Orama Public School Macro Workshop, 2022

  • "The sessions are really interesting and easy to follow. Very well structured and they are also very welcoming. After the isolation of covid-19, it was amazing to met like-minded people face-to-face. It really helped me.

    - Participant, Resilient Communities, 2022

  • "I will be growing microgreens on a regular basis now"

    - Participant, Microgreens & Sprouts Workshop

  • "It's a wonderful program you have developed. I'm inspired to be working alongside you all."

    - Participant, Resilient Communities, 2022

  • "I didn't really know what to expect when walking into this program. But now I feel like I have such big potentila to make change. Not only in my everyday life, but in my community."

    - Participant, Youth Leading the World, 2022

  • "I love making an impact to support our river, and especially the turtles, to be healthy. I also enjoy the testing and being outside in nature with my son, testing together."

    - Participant, Water Quality Monitoring Program, 2022

our impact

OzGREEN projects empower people to take meaningful action for their wellbeing, their community and the environment. We mentor regional people and many participants also go on to start their own projects to create a better world.

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Why our mission?

  • Why vibrant?

    Vibrant communities supports wellbeing, social connections and belonging. They spark innovation and creativity and build energy. Collaboration and fresh ideas flourish.

  • Why sustainable?

    Sustainable communities manage resources responsibly, allowing both current and future generations to thrive. They prioritise environmental health, social equity, and economic stability and build long-term prosperity for all.

  • why resilient?

    Connected communities are resilient communities. Through strong social connections and local capacity, people can adapt and thrive in the face of challenges like climate change and natural disasters.

  • why regional?

    Regional communities often face unique challenges, such as limited access to resources and services. They play a critical role in protecting the environment, with their livelihoods often closely tied to natural ecosystems.

Ways to Help the Rivers

There are 10 easy ways to help the rivers of the Bellinger and Kalang catchments.

These rivers are some of the healthiest rivers in Australia and it’s up to the community and tourists of this area to protect what we have.

free resources

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