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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Welcome to Sustainable Darebin – February 2025 |
Welcome to Sustainable Darebin – February 2025 |
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Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially when we’re older, have young children or are pregnant, or have existing medical conditions.
Did you know some people can get sick from the heat even once a heatwave has passed?
Once the heatwave has passed, look after yourself and your neighbours and loved ones by: - Opening the doors and windows in your house to allow the cool air in
- Drinking extra fluids for three days
- Making sure any food in your fridge is still good
- Check in on friends and neighbours to make sure they’re ok
- Think about what worked and what you might do next time. For more tips in your language visit darebin.vic.gov.au/heatwaves. |
Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially when we’re older, have young children or are pregnant, or have existing medical conditions.
Did you know some people can get sick from the heat even once a heatwave has passed?
Once the heatwave has passed, look after yourself and your neighbours and loved ones by: - Opening the doors and windows in your house to allow the cool air in
- Drinking extra fluids for three days
- Making sure any food in your fridge is still good
- Check in on friends and neighbours to make sure they’re ok
- Think about what worked and what you might do next time. For more tips in your language visit darebin.vic.gov.au/heatwaves. |
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New energy efficient products available through Darebin Solar Saver Darebin’s Solar Saver Program has just expanded to offer split system heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and rooftop solar. Customers who have already gone through the Special Charge program and paid off their special charge can go through the program again to access the new products (eligibility criteria apply). Registrations close midnight Thursday 10 April 2025. Find out more and register your interest today at darebin.vic.gov.au/solar or visit Go Electric Darebin for tips on starting your electrification journey darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric. Need more information? Call Darebin Customer Service Desk (03 8470 8889) and ask for the Solar Saver team or email us at solar@darebin.vic.gov.au. |
New energy efficient products available through Darebin Solar Saver Darebin’s Solar Saver Program has just expanded to offer split system heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and rooftop solar. Customers who have already gone through the Special Charge program and paid off their special charge can go through the program again to access the new products (eligibility criteria apply). Registrations close midnight Thursday 10 April 2025. Find out more and register your interest today at darebin.vic.gov.au/solar or visit Go Electric Darebin for tips on starting your electrification journey darebin.vic.gov.au/go-electric. Need more information? Call Darebin Customer Service Desk (03 8470 8889) and ask for the Solar Saver team or email us at solar@darebin.vic.gov.au. |
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Community grant news It’s a great time to be thinking about grants to support the work of your climate, environment or sustainability community group in 2025. Here’s some current and upcoming opportunities. Older and Active Grant Program
Open 20 January 2025 and close 24 March 2025. Community Grants Program, Venue Hire Support and Youth Project Grants
Open 1 April 2025 and close 31 May 2025.
And, introducing the External Grant Opportunities portal. Easy access to a central repository of all the available grants from a wide range of sources. A search function within the portal will help you track down relevant opportunities.
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Community grant news It’s a great time to be thinking about grants to support the work of your climate, environment or sustainability community group in 2025. Here’s some current and upcoming opportunities. Older and Active Grant Program
Open 20 January 2025 and close 24 March 2025. Community Grants Program, Venue Hire Support and Youth Project Grants
Open 1 April 2025 and close 31 May 2025.
And, introducing the External Grant Opportunities portal. Easy access to a central repository of all the available grants from a wide range of sources. A search function within the portal will help you track down relevant opportunities.
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Thursday 13 February, 7-8.30pm Preston Library Love is in the air...for saving the planet! Find the sustainability group of your dreams with the Hot Planet Matchmaking Service – a brand-new online service which matches you to the right volunteer climate or sustainability group.
To celebrate Valentine's Day join us for the very first speed dating session!
If you're itching to volunteer for a local group to help make the world a better place, but don't know where to start - come along and have a quick date with our 20 local groups and see if sparks fly!
Matchmaking will be fun. You choose who to "speed date", and there will be loads of opportunity to mingle and chat with all the groups and other participants.
We'd love to see you there!
Book at Eventbrite |
Thursday 13 February, 7-8.30pm Preston Library Love is in the air...for saving the planet! Find the sustainability group of your dreams with the Hot Planet Matchmaking Service – a brand-new online service which matches you to the right volunteer climate or sustainability group.
To celebrate Valentine's Day join us for the very first speed dating session!
If you're itching to volunteer for a local group to help make the world a better place, but don't know where to start - come along and have a quick date with our 20 local groups and see if sparks fly!
Matchmaking will be fun. You choose who to "speed date", and there will be loads of opportunity to mingle and chat with all the groups and other participants.
We'd love to see you there!
Book at Eventbrite |
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Wednesday 19 February, 5.30-7.45pm Northcote Library Hear tips for reuse and participate in a children’s clothes swap. Bring up to five items of gently used children’s clothing to swap with others. Upon arrival, we’ll collect your items to sort, and you’ll hear from Amelia and Rachel from Village Greening as they share the exciting work they're doing to green Darebin’s shopping precincts, one precinct at a time. Currently focused on Fairfield, Village Greening are working on a range of eco-friendly initiatives to promote a culture of reuse and will discuss the impact of fast fashion and share practical alternatives so we can all contribute to creating a more sustainable future. Then, the swap begins!
Children’s Clothing Swap Essentials:
5.30-6pm: Drop-off time (please arrive for the drop off time otherwise your items may not be accepted)
6.15pm-7pm: Village Greening presentation
7pm-7.45pm Swapping
Do: bring up to five items of children’s clothes in good condition for age groups 0-12. Please don’t: bring underwear, swimwear, socks, costumes, anything stained, torn or unclean or noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items.
Book at Eventbrite |
Wednesday 19 February, 5.30-7.45pm Northcote Library Hear tips for reuse and participate in a children’s clothes swap. Bring up to five items of gently used children’s clothing to swap with others. Upon arrival, we’ll collect your items to sort, and you’ll hear from Amelia and Rachel from Village Greening as they share the exciting work they're doing to green Darebin’s shopping precincts, one precinct at a time. Currently focused on Fairfield, Village Greening are working on a range of eco-friendly initiatives to promote a culture of reuse and will discuss the impact of fast fashion and share practical alternatives so we can all contribute to creating a more sustainable future. Then, the swap begins!
Children’s Clothing Swap Essentials:
5.30-6pm: Drop-off time (please arrive for the drop off time otherwise your items may not be accepted)
6.15pm-7pm: Village Greening presentation
7pm-7.45pm Swapping
Do: bring up to five items of children’s clothes in good condition for age groups 0-12. Please don’t: bring underwear, swimwear, socks, costumes, anything stained, torn or unclean or noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items.
Book at Eventbrite |
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Sustainable Reuse with the Hard Rubbish Heroes Tuesday 25 February, 6.30-7.30pm Reservoir Library
Let Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes show you how you can minimize your rubbish by reusing, repairing, repurposing and recycling your preloved items.
Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes (DHRH) is a not-for-profit group dedicated to reducing waste. DHRH founders will be providing information and inspiration to help you make a difference – with practical advice about how to reduce your waste and save money, too. Book at Eventbrite |
Sustainable Reuse with the Hard Rubbish Heroes Tuesday 25 February, 6.30-7.30pm Reservoir Library
Let Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes show you how you can minimize your rubbish by reusing, repairing, repurposing and recycling your preloved items.
Darebin Hard Rubbish Heroes (DHRH) is a not-for-profit group dedicated to reducing waste. DHRH founders will be providing information and inspiration to help you make a difference – with practical advice about how to reduce your waste and save money, too. Book at Eventbrite |
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Soft plastics, tissues and paper towels, household glass, shredded paper and recycling contained in plastic bags are contaminating our recycling
Keep these 5 things out of your mixed recycling bin.
Find out how to recycle correctly because your small acts can make a big impact on Victoria’s sustainable future.
Visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/recycling |
Soft plastics, tissues and paper towels, household glass, shredded paper and recycling contained in plastic bags are contaminating our recycling
Keep these 5 things out of your mixed recycling bin.
Find out how to recycle correctly because your small acts can make a big impact on Victoria’s sustainable future.
Visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/recycling |
Clean up Australia Day 2025 Get your friends, family and neighbours together to help keep Darebin clean, on Clean up Australia Day Sunday 2 March. Registrations are now open, so find a local Darebin park, reserve or creek to clean up or join an already registered site at www.cleanup.org.au or call 1800 282 329. |
Clean up Australia Day 2025 Get your friends, family and neighbours together to help keep Darebin clean, on Clean up Australia Day Sunday 2 March. Registrations are now open, so find a local Darebin park, reserve or creek to clean up or join an already registered site at www.cleanup.org.au or call 1800 282 329. |
Energy $mart - Arcitecta Would you like to reduce your business' running costs and environmental impact? Our Energy$mart program offers free, independent help. We can assist with energy efficiency upgrades, business electrification, links to reputable installers, assistance with state and federal rebates and grants and up to $1,000 in additional subsidies. Register your interest using the Sustainable Business Registration Form. |
Energy $mart - Arcitecta Would you like to reduce your business' running costs and environmental impact? Our Energy$mart program offers free, independent help. We can assist with energy efficiency upgrades, business electrification, links to reputable installers, assistance with state and federal rebates and grants and up to $1,000 in additional subsidies. Register your interest using the Sustainable Business Registration Form. |
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Darebin Volunteer Expo 2025 Saturday 29 March, 10am to 1pm Enter via the Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston
Mark your calendars! The Darebin Volunteer Expo will bring together over 20 local volunteer-involving organsiations and community groups all under the one roof! From climate emergency and conservation, to disability, aged care, local op shops, migrant services and more, there's a volunteer opportunity in Darebin that's just right for you! So, whether you're looking to find your passion, give back to your community or to boost your resume, come along to the Darebin Intercultural Centre and learn how you can make this possible. FREE entry Register online or drop in on the day! |
Darebin Volunteer Expo 2025 Saturday 29 March, 10am to 1pm Enter via the Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High Street, Preston
Mark your calendars! The Darebin Volunteer Expo will bring together over 20 local volunteer-involving organsiations and community groups all under the one roof! From climate emergency and conservation, to disability, aged care, local op shops, migrant services and more, there's a volunteer opportunity in Darebin that's just right for you! So, whether you're looking to find your passion, give back to your community or to boost your resume, come along to the Darebin Intercultural Centre and learn how you can make this possible. FREE entry Register online or drop in on the day! |
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Did you know renewables like rooftop solar, gridscale wind and solar, and advanced storage now provide around 40% of the electricity in our main grid? If not you are not alone as fewer than 1 in 10 Australians know it. The Climate Council commissioned research to find out just how much Aussies know about the progress we’ve already made on climate action and the switch to renewable power. They found a significant gap between what’s happening in the real world, and what people believe is happening. The research also shows that 81% of us are eager to learn and want more information about how our energy system is changing. Our energy system is transforming at lightning speed. Renewable electricity generation has quadrupled in the past decade and is set to double in the next! Read all about it here: Electric Shock! Australia’s Light-bulb Moment. |
Did you know renewables like rooftop solar, gridscale wind and solar, and advanced storage now provide around 40% of the electricity in our main grid? If not you are not alone as fewer than 1 in 10 Australians know it. The Climate Council commissioned research to find out just how much Aussies know about the progress we’ve already made on climate action and the switch to renewable power. They found a significant gap between what’s happening in the real world, and what people believe is happening. The research also shows that 81% of us are eager to learn and want more information about how our energy system is changing. Our energy system is transforming at lightning speed. Renewable electricity generation has quadrupled in the past decade and is set to double in the next! Read all about it here: Electric Shock! Australia’s Light-bulb Moment. |
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If you have community events or stories you would like to share, email climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au by the 15th of each month. You can also join the conversation at our
Sustainable Darebin Facebook group |
If you have community events or stories you would like to share, email climateemergency@darebin.vic.gov.au by the 15th of each month. You can also join the conversation at our
Sustainable Darebin Facebook group |
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