Posts Tagged ‘Seeking’
Comments sought: Climate Change Green Paper
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on July 8th, 2009
Source: Climate Action Calendar. Email Monique Decortis on decortis@ bigpond.net.au to join the list.
On the 3 June the Victorian Government released a Climate Change Green Paper for public comment. Feedback from individuals and organisations on the ideas put forward in the Green Paper will be critical to the Victorian Government’s task of developing a comprehensive new climate change strategy for Victoria. A series of public forums will be held. Read the rest of this entry »
Have Your Say on Melbourne’s Growth Plans
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on June 22nd, 2009
Information provided by the Climate Action Calendar. Email Monique Decortis on decortis@ bigpond.net.au to join the mailing list.
Photo: ccdoh1 via Flickr
The Victorian Government has entered into an agreement to undertake a strategic assessment of the proposed expansion of Melbourne’s Urban Growth boundary under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The Government has released a draft report on a Strategic Impact Assessment for this program of proposals.
The Victorian Government is seeking comment on the draft report and each of the individual proposals.
Comments due 17 July.
Australian Conservation Foundation: Voluntary Legal Advisor
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on June 22nd, 2009
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has been a strong and effective voice for the environment for over 40 years and is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians.
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to work on a part-time, voluntary basis with our Legal Advisor on a wide range of commercial and environmental legal challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who is keen to contribute to an inspiring and influential environment leader. If you want to collaborate with others who share your vision we want to hear from you.
Visit the site for more information.
Calls for Expression of Interest to Display Artwork
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on April 30th, 2009
The Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, 20 May 2009
SustainableMelbourne.com and the Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab (VEIL) are looking for artists to display their environmentally-themed art work at the upcoming Sustainable Cities Round Table – The Energy to Change, Thursday 20 May 2009. The Sustainable Cities Round Tables are events held approx. every 6 weeks that feature a variety of speakers who provide three minute glimpses of what they are doing to create a sustainable Melbourne. The talks are diverse in their perspective, topics and approaches whilst also balancing well-known leaders with fresh, local talent. The upcoming Sustainable Cities Round Table on Energy will take place from 6-8pm, Thursday 20 May, at the Village Roadshow Theatrette, Entry 3, La Trobe Street, State Library of Victoria.
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Media release: Melbourne Social Forum
Posted in Events by ChrisChinchilla on March 27th, 2009
Here’s the media release for the Melbourne Social Forum, we’re still on the look out for stalls, workshops et…
MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10th April 2009
The world is changing rapidly, with major crises such as Climate Change and The Global Financial Meltdown polarising in peoples minds the need for action. The time for discussion and talk is long over, realistic and practical ideas are needed now to help us all through our daily lives.
In the Hot House is a weekend festival that aims to do just that, bringing together diverse areas of Melbournes community to lead discussion, engagement and (most importantly) action. To create and promote ideas that attendees can take home and put into effect immediately, making a real difference to their lives and the lives of those around them. Read the rest of this entry »
Seeking Keen green volunteers for Community Centre makeover
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on March 6th, 2009
Please find a message below from Darebin’s Sustainability News. It discusses how Darebin Council is seeking assistants to convert the Jika Jika Community Centre into an EcoLiving demonstration centre. This sounds like a great idea – mixing social with environmental interests and reinvigorating community ownership of local centres. Why doesn’t this happen in each Council? If you’d like to comment on this idea please do so below this post.
Free training in home energy and water conservation is on offer in 2009 to volunteers who help turn Jika Jika Community Centre in Northcote into an EcoLiving demonstration centre. Jika Jika is looking for local community volunteers to help plan the green makeover of the Centre. No special skills are required, just interest and enthusiasm. Training for the volunteers will be provided by experts from Moreland Energy Foundation. The free training course starts in early 2009. People interested in volunteering can register now.
To register your interest in volunteering or for more information contact:
Jika Jika Community Centre
Corner Plant and Union Sts, Northcote
T 9482 5100
E office@jikajika.org.au W www.jikajika.org.au
Seeking EOIs for Frankston City Council’s Green Living Expo
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on March 5th, 2009
Frankston City Council is holding a Green Living Expo to educate our community on climate change, sustainability and practical resource efficiency measures that they can apply in their lives and homes. We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from relevant organisations and businesses to exhibit at the Expo.
The Expo is a free community event that will be widely publicised in the Frankston municipality. The Expo will feature a presentation in the theatre by The Carbon Cop, as seen on TV. Also, there will be limited opportunities for interactive presentations in a theatrette in the display area for selected exhibitors.
GREEN LIVING EXPO
When: Open to the public 2pm – 5pm, Saturday, March 21, 2009
Where: Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston
If your business or organisation is keen to participate please contact: Debbie Coffey, Environment Department, Environmental Education and Volunteer Support Officer, Phone: 9784 1768, e-mail: debbie.coffey @franskton.vic.gov.au, or Michelle Bendell, Environment Department, Administration Assistant, Phone: 03 9784 1747, e-mail: michelle.bendell@ frankston.vic.gov.au
Seeking nominations for the 2009 Riverprize – the world’s largest river restoration award!
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on March 3rd, 2009
Community groups and catchment authorities working on restoration of rivers across Australia can apply for the award until 30 April 2009. The National Riverprize ($200,000) is now funded by an Australian Government grant under its Water for the Future plan. Australians can apply for both the national and international award. All finalists are invited to present their projects at the International Riversymposium – the preeminent international conference on freshwater resources management in Brisbane (21-24 September 2009).
Nomination forms and entry guidelines are available at International Riverfoundation’s website .
How inventive or entrepreneurial are you? Enter the Next Big Thing Award!
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on February 23rd, 2009
Innovators and inventors are being offered up to $60 000 in cash and prizes by INNOVICs Next Big Thing Award – a promotional award including a six week exhibition of finalists at Melbourne Museum.
The award categories include:
- sustainability/green
- innovation excellence
- community benefit
- peoples choice
To enter visit: www.nextbigthingaward.com. Apply by 16/03/2009.
Cultivating Community seeks Team Leader Community Garden Project
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on February 9th, 2009
Cultivating Community (CC) Melbournes lead agency in supplying Community Garden Services is excited to have an employment opportunity within its expanding Public Housing Community Gardens project. We are currently recruiting for the following position: Team Leader Community Garden Project
CC is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within its Community Garden Project as a Team Leader. The position is a combination of Team Leader duties and Community Garden Support Worker duties. The successful applicant will lead the project and ensure service delivery standards are met; in addition they will work in a number of Community Gardens providing support to the gardens and residents that use them.
Attached is the Employment Information Kit which contains detailed information on the position.
Cultivating Community Job Description
www.cultivatingcomm unity.org. au