About Us
OzGREEN is an environmental charity founded in 1992 on a mission to create connected and resilient communities.
Based on the Mid North Coast of NSW, we design and deliver hands-on, place-based programs that bring people together through nature, learning, movement and practical action.
Our programs strengthen physical, mental and social wellbeing, build skills and confidence, create opportunities to participate in STEM and give people practical ways to protect and restore the environment.
We work alongside community members, volunteers, schools, councils, scientists, government agencies and local organisations, with a particular focus on regional communities experiencing disadvantage.
At the heart of our work is a simple idea:
When people feel connected, capable and able to contribute, both communities and the environments around them are stronger.
Our Mission
To create connected, resilient communities.
OzGREEN brings people together through STEM, citizen science, nature, learning, movement and practical action to build skills strengthen wellbeing and protect the environment.
What We Do
We bring regional people together, build their skills and confidence, strengthen connection and wellbeing and create practical ways for them to improve their environment and community.
What makes us unique?
We deliver programs with a focus on regional communities that are :
hands-on + collaborative + place-based + participatory
Our Programs
Programs that connect people, strengthen communities and protect the environment.
STEM & Future Pathways
STEM Conference for Regional Girls
Regional STEM Pathways
Citizen Science & Healthy Rivers
Bellingen Riverwatch
Macro Muster
Biodiversity & Habitat
Save the Glossy Black
Community Tree Planting
Wellbeing & Community Resilience
Walk. Eat. Connect.
WE CAN
Waste & Sustainable Living
Rethink Waste
Youth Leadership
Youth Leading the World
Check out these short videos to learn more.
Focus Areas
OzGREEN runs targeted programs to support people, communities and the environment.
Our focus areas include:
The Mid North Coast
OzGREEN delivers online training workshops globally. However, since 2008, we have had a focus on the regional communities of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Target Audiences
We design our programs to target the following groups:
A team led by love for all life on Planet Earth.
Our passionate and dedicated staff and volunteers are the heartbeat of OzGREEN. They are fuelled by a drive to help foster positive change that supports the protection all life on Earth.
Meet Amy and Kathleen
OzGREEN’s Co-CEOs, Kathleen Hannah and Amy Denshire, bring a wealth of experience across environmental education, community development, community empowerment and citizen science, and a strong track record of delivering place-based programs that drive social, environmental and economic outcomes in regional communities.
Meet Sue Lennox
OzGREEN’s Co-Founder, Sue Lennox AM, was awarded Senior Australian of the Year for her work with OzGREEN.
Our Committee provides governance, strategic direction and oversight and brings expertise across education, environment, business, finance, community development and governance.
Our Impact
Over the last two years, we’ve delivered:
107
events
3,864
with
participants
What We Do
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We host experiential events that build confidence and connection - see events
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Our action-focused, targeted programs to meet specific community needs - see programs
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We create and share free resources to support our mission - explore resources
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We mentor people with a particular focus on regional young people and regional women - read stories
From Our Shop
Together, let’s grow a greener, healthier future, one tree at a time! 🌳
Change doesn’t always begin with something big - sometimes it starts with one small, hopeful act. One seedling. One person choosing to make a difference.
Celebrate the power of planting a tree and the power we all hold to help shape a better world for tomorrow. 🌱🌍
Every shirt supports OzGREEN’s community-led planting projects across our local river catchments, regenerating habitats, restoring riverbanks, improving water quality and creating climate-resilient ecosystems.
Together, let’s grow a greener, healthier future, one tree at a time! 🌳
Change doesn’t always begin with something big — sometimes it starts with one small, hopeful act. One seedling. One person choosing to make a difference.
Celebrate the power of planting a tree and the power we all hold to help shape a better world for tomorrow. 🌱🌍
Every shirt supports OzGREEN’s community-led planting projects across our local river catchments, regenerating habitats, restoring riverbanks, improving water quality and creating climate-resilient ecosystems.
Why Our Mission?
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Why connected?
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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Why resilient?
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.
How we work
We align ourselves with the bigger picture.
We build relationships with our participants, volunteers and partners.
We gather feedback and listen to it.
We work with communities over a long period of time to maximise impact.
Award-winning programs
Our programs and events have been recognised nationally and internationally.
Join us
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Volunteer
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Become a Member
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Subscribe to our Newsletter
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Come to an Event
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Partner with Us
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Book our Workshops
Partner with Us
We partner with government, philanthropic, corporate and community organisations to create positive change in the world.
Contact Amy to design a mutually beneficial partnership.
