The Sustainable Neighbourhoods Project
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This is project aims to bring people in the Ashburton community together to learn about and take action on environmental sustainability.
The project which began in 2010 has been supporting and engaging with residents through
- Conducting community surveys (The Ashburton Sustainability Study)
- Hosting environmental workshops.
- Providing information on sustainable living.
- Linking people to short courses in organic gardening/horticulture.
- Holding community discussions around developing local environmental projects and initiatives
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This project is funded by Sustainability Victoria's 2009 Sustainability Fund
Sustainable Neighbourhoods: Upcoming Events 2011
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| Home Energy Makeover: Solar Basics workshop. |
Hosted by: City of Boroondara, Living for our Future program
Learn about energy efficiency, solar hot water and Photovoltaic power systems
Date : Monday 23rd May
Time : 7 – 9pm
Venue: Craig Family Centre – 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton
Light refreshments provided
Please RSVP to Shau Teo on 9885 7789 or
email: craig.environ@craigfc.org.au
Cost: Free event
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Sustainable Renters: Saving Energy, Saving Water, Saving Money workshop. |
Hosted by Green Renters
Date: Monday 6th June
Time: 6 – 8pm
Venue: Craig Family Centre – 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton
Yummy organic dinner and door prize
Cost: Free event
Please RSVP to Shau Teo on 9885 7789 or
email craig.environ@craigfc.org.au.
Home Harvest Course: Spring 2011
Hosted by Permaculture designer Mariette Tuohey
8 week course on sustainable gardening and permaculture at the Ashwood College Permaculture Food Garden .
Cost: $75 waged $20 concession
Date: To be confirmed
To register contact Shau Teo on 9885 7789 or
email craig.environ@craigfc.org.au.
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The Ashburton Sustainability Study |
The Ashburton Sustainability Study which aims to find out what Ashburton residents
- think and feel about environmental sustainability,
- what would make a difference for individuals and the community in overcoming barriers to sustainability
- Ideas for new community environmental projects.
The findings will be used by the Craig Family Centre to inform the future planning of environmental sustainability activities and initiatives in Ashburton. The findings will also provide information for a report which will highlight the community’s interest and views on environmental sustainability to services providers and council.
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Water saving showerheads |
Come and pick up a free water-saving showerhead from the centre. We have both fixed and hose fitted models. These use around 40% of the water if which a standard showerhead uses!
For information or to be involved with the project please contact:
Shau Teo
Project Coordinator- Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Craig Family Centre
7 Samarinda Avenue
Ashburton, VIC 3147
Phone 9885 7789 Fax 9885 6299
craig.environ@craigfc.org.au
www.craigfc.org.au
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