We’re on a mission to create sustainable communities in regional NSW.

At OzGREEN, we know that a healthy environment is essential for thriving regional communities. We  deliver programs, events and resources to increase people’s wellbeing, build their capacity and deliver community action projects that protect the environment and address regional disadvantage. Most of our work takes place on the NSW North and Mid North Coast.

We employ and mentor regional young people to help us deliver our mission - because young people are the future. We support these young people to:

  • coordinate volunteers to redirect waste from landfill at major events, plant trees and collect river health citizen science data

  • deliver waste & river health education

  • support community members to build sustainability skills

  • connect people with nature

  • We deliver nature based programs and events to build community wellbeing, belonging and connection. Our activities are designed to foster positive and effective environmental leaders in society. Learn more

  • We engage and collaborate with community members to run workshops, programs, campaigns and events that spread key messages, build skills, share knowledge, and create visions, plans, and resources that invoke action. Learn more

  • We support community members to undertake social, environmental and economic projects that create sustainable communities. Learn more

Our wellbeing, capacity and action spheres are interconnected and interdependent. All three are essential for creating impactful social and environmental change.

Why our mission?

1. To answer the call of the UN's SDGs

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. All sectors of society are called on to mobilise for a Decade of Action to deliver the Goals by 2030. OzGREEN’s work primarily addresses the SDG 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 15. Read more.

2. To answer the call of the 2022 IPCC Report

The 2022 IPCC Report tells us that we need to halve greenhouse gases this decade and scale up adaption. Read more.

Why we employ regional youth.

Young people are the future. We employ and mentor Youth Coordinators to help deliver programs, events, campaigns and resources that inspire change. Young people are excellent leaders and very effective at inspiring others. Read more

Join our

Macro Muster 6

23rd May 2024

(World Turtle Day)

Bellingen NSW Australia

Upcoming Events

Join our community events and meet others who care as much as you do.

"The future is not a place we are going, but one we are creating."

- John Schaar

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The best way you can support our work is to make a monthly donation.

News

We empower people to step up.

We create programs, events, resources and campaigns that increase wellbeing, build capacity and deliver action projects. Many of our program participants go on to start movements, initiatives and projects that create a better world.

  • "I came away inspired and ready to take on new challenges"

    - Participant, Resilient Communities Facilitator Run Workshops, 2022

  • "I love feeling like what we are doing is 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."

    - Bellingen Riverwatch WQM Volunteer, 2022

  • "I love meeting like-minded people and discovering new forms of life."

    - Macro Tester Volunteer, Macro Muster Round 2, 2022

  • "“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 due to Covid-19 - it was amazing to meet like-minded people face-to-face, it really helped me."

    - Participant, Resilient Communities North Coast, 2022

  • "I will be growing Microgreens on a regular basis now."

    - Participant, Resilient Communities Facilitator Run Workshops, 2022

  • “It is a wonderful program you have developed. I look forward to seeing how it develops and inspires action amongst the community. I'm inspired to be working alongside you all."

    - Participant, Resilient Communities Resilient Byron Training Sessions, 2022

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

    - Participant, Youth Leading the World Bellingen, 2022

  • "I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I was provided, and am overwhelmingly appreciative of all the effort put in, and the benefits I've gotten from it."

    - Participant, Youth Leading the World Facilitator Training, Victoria, 2021

  • "This program gave me the belief that even I can do something even if it is small."

    - Participant, Youth Leading the World North East Victoria, 2021

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