The greater glider has been in the news with 2 new species being discovered making 3 in total. The research team spoke positively about the unique and sweet nature of the greater glider species. Intrigued to discover some more about these gorgeous and unique animals we mostly don’t see because they sleep during the …
Schools Clean Up Day is a fun and engaging way to teach young Australians about the responsible disposal of rubbish, resource recovery and the repercussions of rubbish dumped irresponsibly in the local environment. It’s a day when students and teachers work together to clean up an area which is special to you. It can be … » Learn More about Schools Clean Up Day
International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2019, “Volunteer for an inclusive future”, highlights volunteers contributing to inclusion, and Sustainable Development Goal 10, reducing inequality within and among countries. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organisations … » Learn More about International Volunteer Day
Escape from the city to a magnificent, idyllic retreat: Live the ‘tree-change’ dream The dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of city life and living off the land in a truly eco-sensitive and organic lifestyle is one shared by many but experienced by only a few. For many would-be tree changers, the challenge of … » Learn More about Buy Now
In November 1996, Planet Ark founded National Recycling Week to bring a national focus to the environmental benefits of recycling. It hopes to educate the public on the importance of recycling, as well as to promote kerbside, industrial and community recycling initiatives. This year more than ever we need to continue to recycle, but more … » Learn More about National Recycling Week
Regional Skills Relocation The NSW Government has established the Regional Skills Relocation Grant to increase the availability of skilled and experienced workers for businesses setting up in, relocating to, or existing in regional NSW. Grants will be available for businesses operating in NSW regional eligible industries. The funding is available to assist with the relocation … » Learn More about Regional Incentives
Relocation for Jobs Relocation Assistance to Take Up a Job (RATTUAJ) is an Australian Government program that assists eligible participants to relocate to take up an offer of full time, ongoing employment. Relocation assistance helps participants accept work outside of their area by removing the financial barriers that can prevent people relocating. A participant can … » Learn More about Regional Incentives
Teachers The Victorian Government is offering teachers a one-off incentive payment of up to $50,000 (pre-tax) to encourage them to apply for hard-to-staff positions. The average incentive offered will be approximately $25,000. This includes additional retention payments of up to $9,000 for three years, plus relocation support. See more here [link]
National Ride 2 Work Day is Australia’s largest celebration of commuter riding. It is an event that encourages commuters to bicycle to and from work. It helps those who never tried commuting by bike to give it a go. It allows regular riders to motivate others, especially their workmates to get involved. Riding to work … » Learn More about National Ride 2 Work Day
The purpose of World Homeless Day is to give attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. Causes of Homelessness were lack of affordable housing due to rising property values, limited housing, poverty, loss of employment, under-employment, family breakdown, etc. It is something you … » Learn More about World Homeless Day
The science is now unequivocal, 97% of climate scientists say climate change is occurring and is human-induced. Already Australia is feeling the impact, with 123 weather records broken last summer and the hottest 12 months on record. At Environmental Action, we know that no one action will solve the climate crisis. But we also believe … » Learn More about CLIMATE CHANGE PETITION
Such a great day held each year for people to showcase the fabulous homes they have created and share their knowledge and experiences. Check out your location on their website to see where to visit. Learn about how to reduce energy and water use. See properties built of hemp or earth. Be inspired, get ideas, … » Learn More about Sustainable House Day
We are creating new norms for business and have been for over 20 years now. So join us Friday September 20 for the Strike and then take actions every week to address climate change emergency. The phrase ‘business as usual’ gets thrown around a lot in corporate settings. But there is nothing ‘usual’ about climate … » Learn More about This is not Business as Usual – the Climate Emergency
Celebrating Community Action – Landcare Week Sept 1-8 2019 This week we are celebrating Landcare as one of our best national oganisations of the last 30 years, when farmers and conservationists came together to help protect the landscape for future generations. Now with over 6,000 groups and hundreds of thousands of volunteers across rural and … » Learn More about Celebrating Community Action – Landcare Week
There is much discussion and evidence about changes in Australian agriculture as family farms are sold off – either to other families who need bigger operations or to corporations into mega agriculture. There is another dimension of this story in Australian farming that receives little attention but is increasingly important to Australians and our way … » Learn More about It’s a Moving Time for Organic Farmers
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support … » Learn More about NAIDOC Week
So many things can be done at home to reduce plastic. The joy (and ease) of making your own yoghurt. No more plastic containers every week. Just one nice permanent glass jar. Our worm farm is a delight – we love our little creatures and what they take as waste and turn in to magnificent … » Learn More about Plastic Free July
