Our mission is to create connected, regenerative and resilient communities.
About Us
We know that a healthy environment and community members together are essential for ingredients for this.
(Alike the fact that what you do in one part of the river affects what happens downstream).
We define sustainability holistically
We see sustainability as a balance of human, social, economic and environmental vitality.
From this holistic definition,
we choose to work across five pillars
Our Five Pillars
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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.
Many of our programs take a whole-of-community, inclusive approach.
We also run targeted programs to support people and communities facing specific disadvantage. Within these targeted programs, our focus areas include:
Check out these short videos to learn more about what we do
Our Impact
Over the last two years, we’ve delivered:
107
events
with
3,864
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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With a particular focus on regional young people and regional women - read stories
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 regenerative?
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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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.
A team led by love for 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.
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.
Our Statement of Objects
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To promote ecologically sustainable development in Australia and globally to achieve equity for present and future generations and preserve ecological integrity and biological diversity.
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To alleviate poverty by providing assistance to communities who suffer from the effects of polluted water in developing countries.
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To promote informed community participation in the management of water resources through the provision of environmental education, monitoring and training programs.
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To assist communities to develop strategies and to implement the actions needed to protect and restore the environment.
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To promote networking between groups involved in environmental education, protection and restoration activities.
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To promote inter cultural communication and understanding.
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To foster the awareness of the global context of local environmental issues.
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To promote ideas and actions which will enhance peoples understanding of the interdependence of all life on Planet Earth.
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To seek donations, sponsorships and grants in pursuance of the objects of the Association.
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To produce and distribute environmental education resources in support of the objects of the Association.
History of OzGREEN
See here for highlights from our 30-year story.
