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Land Use and Food Security Workshops
Posted in Events by Maeztri on November 10th, 2008
What: Victorian Land Use and Food Security Workshop by Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA)
When: November 2008
Where: Please visit the flyer for more details about the Local Council and date for each council.
RSVP is essential to 9349 7999 or vlga@vlga.org.au
For further information please contact Liana Thompson on 9349 7902
We know from daily experience that that the demand for residential development is putting pressure on land used for food production so that ‘the last crop of the land will be houses’. While it is recognized that 25% of our food is grown in and around the urban areas, it has not been seen as a priority land use planning issue.
The VLGA’s cutting edge project funded by VicHealth exploring these issues is now well underway in partnership with Latrobe University . Dates for workshops across Victoria have been finalised and locations and venues, along with more detailed information on this Project can be found on our website.
Tags: community, Food, food security, land use, local governance, urban agriculture, workshops
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Sustainable Living Festival Call for Applications 2009
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on October 30th, 2008
The Sustainable Living Festival hits the streets of Melbourne in 2009 to inspire sustainable action for our local neighborhoods, homes and communities.
Celebrating its 10th Birthday, the Festival will present a program that will span over two weeks and feature a range of community events that will lead up to the main celebration at Federation Square on the 20-22 February 2009.
Come and be a part of taking sustainability to the streets. For more information on how to participate visit Participate 09.
Tags: Applications, Events, exhibitions, Sustainable Living Festival, Volunteer, workshops
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Mobilising for change workshop
Posted in Events by Devin Maeztri on September 23rd, 2008
What: “Mobilising for Change“, a workshop for people seeking to build engaging campaigns
When: Friday and Saturday, 17-18 October 2008/9:30am-5:00pm
Where: RMIT University, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Facilitator: James Whelan and Holly Hammond, The Change Agency
Cost: $150/$300/$500 (including resources and refreshments) Please contact Holly Hammond to discuss your fee at holly@thechangeagency.org/t. 0421 508 446
Registration: Download Registration Form
Please contact Gill Davy at 9925 2910 or advocacy@rmit.edu.au
Tags: advocacy, campaign, change, community, community organising, environmental justice, grassroots, mobilisation, workshops
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CERES Spring Workshops - September to November
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on September 3rd, 2008
As the weather warms up and blossoms start to appear, CERES is readying for another season of workshops. There are some new additions including mozzarella cheesemaking, water wise homes and indian cooking. This season in an effort to reduce paper - the workshop information is condensed into 2 flyers - Green Living and Food.
If you would like any more information about our workshops or would like to book a place please contact Reception on 9387 2609.
CERES Community Environment Park
Cnr Roberts and Stewarts Street, East Brunswick VIC 3057
Ph: 9387 2609, Fax: 9381 1844
www.ceres.org.au
Workshops Food Spring 2008Workshops Green Living Spring 2008
Tags: CERES, Food, green living, spring, workshops
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RMIT Community Advocacy Unit Workshop Series
Posted in Events by wynne.ma on August 18th, 2008
THE ADVOCACY TOOLKIT a practical weekend workshop series for community activists
COMMUNICATION KNOW HOW
Date: Saturday 13 September
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Speak confidently and effectively in public
- Manage high-pressure interactions with decision-makers
- Create presentations that educate, inspire and persuade
GRANT SEEKING KNOW HOW
Date: Saturday 20 September
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Find the money from governments, trusts and companies
- Tailor your project to the priorities of a funding body
- Write an effective grant application
LOBBYING KNOW HOW
Date: Saturday 4 October
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Have an impact on the policy making process
- Develop a targeted lobbying strategy to achieve your goals
- Conduct an interview with a member of parliament
MEDIA KNOW HOW
Date: Saturday 11 October
Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Plan a media campaign for maximum ‘newsworthiness’
- Write a media release that grabs attention
- Give a media interview that gets your message across
VENUE: RMIT City Campus, Swanston Street, Melbourne.
All venues are disability accessible. Full venue details and a campus plan will be provided on confirmation of registration.
COST: $100 inc GST for four workshops or $30 inc GST per workshop for members of unfunded community groups. $240 inc GST for four workshops or $70 inc GST per workshop for members of funded NGOs.
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is essential. Places are strictly limited to 20 per workshop, so please register early! Full registration details available from www.rmit.edu.au/advocacy.
FURTHER INFO: Visit www.rmit.edu.au/advocacy or contact Gillian in the RMIT Community Advocacy Unit on 03 9925 2910 or at advocacy @rmit.edu.au.
Tags: activists, advocacy, community, workshops
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VAEE State Conference 2008
Posted in Events by wynne.ma on August 15th, 2008
Every year the VAEE (Victorian Association for Environmental Education) holds a conference for its supporters, its members and the environmental education sector. It’s a big networking event for educators and individuals who are passionate about sustainability.
As VAEE (Victorian Association for Environmental Education) and our supporters are actively pursuing sustainable change in our society, we continuously strive to develop links with local and ethical suppliers of goods and services when organising such events. This years event will be held on the 22th and 23rd August in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
In addition to the workshop program we are hosting a discussion panel with Frank Fisher (Swinburne University), Charles Berger, (ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation), Alan Moran (IPA), Eric Bottomly (CERES - Centre for Education and Research in Environmental). Two networking sessions on Friday at 4.30 pm and on Saturday at 3.30 pm will allow to get-to-know others and make contacts!
Downloads: VAEE Preliminary Conference Schedule [doc]
For further information, registration and to download the detailed conference program please visit www.vaee.vic.edu.auor call VAEE on 93491806.
Tags: community, educators, environmental education, sustainability, workshops
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Get ClimateWise Now! Workshops - How to reduce your carbon emissions
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on April 6th, 2008
Climate change requires urgent action by all. In recognition of this Manningham City Council has taken the lead to initiate the carbon rationing action groups to pool community enthusiasm and resources to make a real practical difference now.
Staff and residents of Manningham have the opportunity to learn how to make substantial reductions in their carbon emissions and create change by becoming involved in Carbon Rationing Action Groups (CRAG’s). The ‘Get ClimateWise Now!’ program is offering residents a series of eight workshops covering topics such as solar electricity, solar hot water and heating, domestic wind energy, electric transportation options, green building & retrofits, greens financing, food miles and serious recycling with discounts and exciting offers for carbon rationing participants.
The 6th workshop ‘Green Building/Renovations & Double Gazing Options‘ has a great speaker on the green building topic plus has an introduction into the CRAG groups and the great offers for sustainable technology and home energy audits.
- Marie Wallin From Planet Architecture will present case studies on Green renovations & buildings
- ClearComfort retrofit double glazing
- Magnetite retrofit double glazing
- Miglas New manufactured DG windows.
Date: Thursday 10th April
Time: 6:45pm to 9:00pm
Venue: Council Chambers, 699 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster
Bookings essential (for catering) Kay Toussaint 9840 9348 or eepadmin @manningham.vic.gov.au
Cost: Free
Tags: carbon emissions, carbon rationing, climate change, climatewise, workshops
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Green Building Council of Australia launches Future Green Leaders
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on February 21st, 2008
The Green Building Council of Australia has launched a new initiative called Future Green Leaders which aims to educate university and TAFE students in its national rating tool, Green Star, and sustainability.
Its free to register and Future Green Leaders will have the opportunity to attend exclusive half day workshops on Green Star, visit Green Star certified buildings, attend networking events, as well as have access to other seminars and forums throughout the year.
Further information is available on the new Future Green Leaders website
www.futuregreenleaders.org.au. Find attached a copy of the press release issued during the national conference Green Cities.
If you would like further information on this new initiative, or would like copies of the brochure, please contact Emma Piper at emma.piper.
Tags: Future Green Leaders, green building, students, sustainability, workshops
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Sustainbility Street extends invitation to advocacy workshop
Posted in Events by Ferne Edwards on July 25th, 2007
Join with others to make your voice heard.
Sustainability Street Carlton have been running workshops for the local community for most of this year. The topics have been as varied as Sustainability for Renters, Local Purchasing and Green Cleaning. The next workshop is Green Advocacy.
Louise Morris from Environment Victoria is running the workshop which will deal with ideas such as, constructive activism, finding the right information, how to focus your efforts, different organisations that can provide assistance, how to get the best results from your effort. There will also be time for all the questions which people may have.
Carlton Sustainability Street would like to extend an invitation to all Sustainability Streets and individuals who may be interested in attending this workshop.
Sustainability Street Carlton Green Advocacy Workshop
7PM – 9PM Thursday 26th July 2007
Carlton Primary School Staff Room
Cnr Drummond and Palmerston St
Carlton (Melways Ref 2B H5)
Please RSVP to jason (at)mefl.com.au or Jason on 9381 1722.
Tags: advocacy, Environment Victoria, sustainability street, workshops
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