About Us
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.
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wellbeing.
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
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capacity.
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
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action.
We support community members to undertake social, environmental and economic projects that create sustainable communities. Learn More
We employ and mentor regional youth to help deliver our mission.
because young people are the future.
Young people are excellent leaders and very effective at inspiring others.
Where We Work
We operate globally, however, most of our takes place on the North and Mid North Coast, NSW, Australia.
Our interconnected spheres
The three spheres in which we work (wellbeing, capacity and action) are interconnected and interdependent. All three are essential for creating impactful social and environmental change.
Wellbeing is at the foundation of all sustainability work. We offer events that connect people with nature, with each other and with tools to increase their wellbeing.
Capacity building events share information and skills, generate ideas for change, build leadership skills and facilitate collaboration.
Action projects allow community members to deliver on-the-ground actions together.
We host experiential, inclusive events
Our events help people to feel something - closer to nature, more connected to their community, more self-confident, more alive with ideas, more hopeful for the future. We aim to reach all sectors of our community.
We align ourselves with the bigger picture
We reference international, national, state and local plans and strategies to help guide what we do.
We build relationships.
We dedicate time and resources to seeking, maintaining and strengthening relationships with our participants and volunteers.
We create resources to empower
We have created a library of free resources that empower people to create sustainable communities. Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter to access our free resource library.
We gather feedback
We use a feedback centre, we pilot programs and we run focus groups with the people engaged in our programs.
Not only that - we actually listen.
And refine our programs from what we hear.
We deliver award-winning programs and events.
Our programs and events have been recognised by…
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.
Statement of Objects
Our Statement of Objects guides us in all that we do.
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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.
We work within the four pillars of sustainability.
Human
Food, water, fair work, skills, building capacity.
Social
Wellbeing, equality, relationships, healthier, fairer and more liveable communities.
Economic
Efficient use and management of resources contributing to long-term economic growth.
Environmental
Long term sustainability of all natural environments and ecosystems.
Partner with Us
We partner with government, philanthropic, corporate and community organisations to create positive change in the world. Contact Anna, our Partnerships Manager, to design a mutually beneficial partnership today.
