Welcome to Sustainable Darebin — May 2025 |
Welcome to Sustainable Darebin — May 2025 |
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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waters we now call Darebin. We affirm that Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people have lived on this land for millennia, practising their customs and ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. We pay respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Darebin. |
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waters we now call Darebin. We affirm that Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people have lived on this land for millennia, practising their customs and ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present. We pay respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Darebin. |
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| Solar Saver Bulk Buy open You can still access our Solar Saver Bulk Buy program up until the 12th of May. Our Bulk Buy program can help you install solar, heat pump hot water systems and reverse cycle air conditioners. The program gives you access to a reliable installer and quality products delivered at a competitive price. |
Solar Saver Bulk Buy open You can still access our Solar Saver Bulk Buy program up until the 12th of May. Our Bulk Buy program can help you install solar, heat pump hot water systems and reverse cycle air conditioners. The program gives you access to a reliable installer and quality products delivered at a competitive price. |
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| Darebin Community Grants are open Do you have a great idea for a local project or event? If so, we'd love you to submit an application in the Environment and Sustainability category. Applications close Saturday 31 May 2025. |
Darebin Community Grants are open Do you have a great idea for a local project or event? If so, we'd love you to submit an application in the Environment and Sustainability category. Applications close Saturday 31 May 2025. |
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| Fairfield Greener Grounds Since November 2024, Village Greening in partnership with Reground have recycled 3,109 kg of coffee grounds, saving 5,907 kg of carbon emissions. Participating cafes include Harvest, Three Locals, Nouha's Bakery, Our First Cafe, Tamago, Gustio Bakery, Pantheon Cakes, Allegria, Crave St and Arthur St Cafe. This project is supported by a Darebin Council Grant. Grant applications are now open. |
Fairfield Greener Grounds Since November 2024, Village Greening in partnership with Reground have recycled 3,109 kg of coffee grounds, saving 5,907 kg of carbon emissions. Participating cafes include Harvest, Three Locals, Nouha's Bakery, Our First Cafe, Tamago, Gustio Bakery, Pantheon Cakes, Allegria, Crave St and Arthur St Cafe. This project is supported by a Darebin Council Grant. Grant applications are now open. |
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| Businesses Go Electric The Darebin Energy$mart program helps local businesses Go Electric by connecting them with reputable installers, offering state and federal rebates, and providing up to $1,000 in subsidies. Find out more about the Darebin Energy$Smart program. |
Businesses Go Electric The Darebin Energy$mart program helps local businesses Go Electric by connecting them with reputable installers, offering state and federal rebates, and providing up to $1,000 in subsidies. Find out more about the Darebin Energy$Smart program. |
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| Olives to Oil Festival Join the annual Olives to Oil Festival by CERES, Darebin, and Merri-bek Councils. Harvest olives and have them pressed into local olive oil. Book your drop-off date at CERES Environment Park. When: Sunday 4 or Saturday 24 May Where: Ceres Environment Park |
Olives to Oil Festival Join the annual Olives to Oil Festival by CERES, Darebin, and Merri-bek Councils. Harvest olives and have them pressed into local olive oil. Book your drop-off date at CERES Environment Park. When: Sunday 4 or Saturday 24 May Where: Ceres Environment Park |
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| Textile Time Join Textile Time, an upcycling workshop with expert Lexi Simmonds. Create your own projects or learn to make something new like a rug, weaving or basket. Open to all levels. When: Satrudays 2, 10, 17 & 24 May, 11am-1pm Where: Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre Cost: $15 |
Textile Time Join Textile Time, an upcycling workshop with expert Lexi Simmonds. Create your own projects or learn to make something new like a rug, weaving or basket. Open to all levels. When: Satrudays 2, 10, 17 & 24 May, 11am-1pm Where: Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre Cost: $15 |
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| Sustainable Reuse with the Hard Rubbish Heroes Join Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes to learn how to reduce waste through reusing, repairing, repurposing, and recycling. When: Wednesday 7 May, 6.30-7.30pm Where: Northcote Library |
Sustainable Reuse with the Hard Rubbish Heroes Join Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes to learn how to reduce waste through reusing, repairing, repurposing, and recycling. When: Wednesday 7 May, 6.30-7.30pm Where: Northcote Library |
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| Urban Cycling Confidence Join our Urban Cycling Confidence workshop to learn bike control skills and road rules. Perfect for learning how to commute to work, uni, or local shops! When: Sunday 11 May, 10am-3pm (with a half hour lunch break)
Where: La Trobe University Tennis Courts, Bundoora
Cost: $15-$25 Urban Cycling Confidence is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
Urban Cycling Confidence Join our Urban Cycling Confidence workshop to learn bike control skills and road rules. Perfect for learning how to commute to work, uni, or local shops! When: Sunday 11 May, 10am-3pm (with a half hour lunch break)
Where: La Trobe University Tennis Courts, Bundoora
Cost: $15-$25 Urban Cycling Confidence is run in partnership with Banyule City Council. |
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| Thanks Neighbour Join the Thanks Neighbour Free Community Market for free clothes, toys, books, and kitchenware. Enjoy a BBQ, live music, crafts, Circus Nexus, and upcycling displays. When: Friday 16th May, 4 – 6:30pm Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1 – 7 Dole Ave Reservoir This event is brought to by Keon Park Children's Hub in collaboration with Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes. |
Thanks Neighbour Join the Thanks Neighbour Free Community Market for free clothes, toys, books, and kitchenware. Enjoy a BBQ, live music, crafts, Circus Nexus, and upcycling displays. When: Friday 16th May, 4 – 6:30pm Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1 – 7 Dole Ave Reservoir This event is brought to by Keon Park Children's Hub in collaboration with Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes. |
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| Plant Drawing workshop These free, guided sessions with Craig from Draw Plants Together are a friendly and inclusive space for creativity – with no prior drawing experience needed. Come for one session, or come to all. It’s up to you. When: Friday 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1-7 Dole Av Reservoir |
Plant Drawing workshop These free, guided sessions with Craig from Draw Plants Together are a friendly and inclusive space for creativity – with no prior drawing experience needed. Come for one session, or come to all. It’s up to you. When: Friday 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub, 1-7 Dole Av Reservoir |
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| Community planting days Learn about Indigenous plants by planting and caring for seedlings in the garden beds around the Children’s hub. You’ll help build a beautiful community space, while supporting the pollinators who call the newly built Dole Avenue wetlands home. When: Friday 23 May, 6 June, 20 June from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub,1-7 Dole Av Reservoir |
Community planting days Learn about Indigenous plants by planting and caring for seedlings in the garden beds around the Children’s hub. You’ll help build a beautiful community space, while supporting the pollinators who call the newly built Dole Avenue wetlands home. When: Friday 23 May, 6 June, 20 June from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Where: Keon Park Children’s Hub,1-7 Dole Av Reservoir |
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| Switch to heat pump hot water In 2024, over 30,000 heat pump hot water systems were installed in Victoria. If you are looking to install a hot water heat pump and have solar, ask your installer to set the heat pump timer to come on between 10 am – 2 pm each day. By doing this you can heat your water from your solar for free! |
Switch to heat pump hot water In 2024, over 30,000 heat pump hot water systems were installed in Victoria. If you are looking to install a hot water heat pump and have solar, ask your installer to set the heat pump timer to come on between 10 am – 2 pm each day. By doing this you can heat your water from your solar for free! |
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| Introducing Friends of Edwardes Lake Friends of Edwardes Lake are a local environmental group who preserve, restore and care for the ecosystems of Edwardes Lake, Edgars Creek wetlands and the Upper Edgars Creek Find more groups Through the Hot Planet Matchmaking Service — a website for lovers of the natural world, sustainability, climate justice and a healthy planet. |
Introducing Friends of Edwardes Lake Friends of Edwardes Lake are a local environmental group who preserve, restore and care for the ecosystems of Edwardes Lake, Edgars Creek wetlands and the Upper Edgars Creek Find more groups Through the Hot Planet Matchmaking Service — a website for lovers of the natural world, sustainability, climate justice and a healthy planet. |
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| Older and Active Directory We're excited to announce the Older and Active in Darebin Directory, a guide for older adults to connect with community services, resources, and activities. Available at local centres and online. |
Older and Active Directory We're excited to announce the Older and Active in Darebin Directory, a guide for older adults to connect with community services, resources, and activities. Available at local centres and online. |
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| Waring Wombat Season April-July is Waring Wombat Season according to the Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar from Bunjilaka Culutral Heritage Centre. "Cool, rainy days follow misty mornings. The time of highest rainfall and lowest temperatures. Waring (wombats) emerge to bask and graze in the sunshine. Bulen-bulen (Superb Lyrebird) males perform their courtship displays." Source - Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar - Bunjilaka. |
Waring Wombat Season April-July is Waring Wombat Season according to the Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar from Bunjilaka Culutral Heritage Centre. "Cool, rainy days follow misty mornings. The time of highest rainfall and lowest temperatures. Waring (wombats) emerge to bask and graze in the sunshine. Bulen-bulen (Superb Lyrebird) males perform their courtship displays." Source - Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar - Bunjilaka. |
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Copyright © 2025 Darebin City Council, All rights reserved. |
Copyright © 2025 Darebin City Council, All rights reserved. |
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