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As we step into mid-year(!), we also move into NAIDOC Week which is celebrating its 50th year. A huge achievement for an incredibly important event that highlights First Nations' voices, culture and resilience. This year’s theme 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy' invites us to reflect on the past and look forward together, grounded in respect and unity. In Victoria, this moment is especially significant following the release of the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final report Yoorrook: Truth Be Told - Victoria's and Australia’s first formal truth-telling inquiry into systemic injustices faced by First Peoples. Thousands of Victorians contributed to this historic process and we all have the opportunity to listen, learn and engage. I encourage you to explore the Truth Archive, attend local NAIDOC events and continue building meaningful relationships with First Nations communities. Over at Geelong Sustainability, we’ll be reflecting on these Truths in our team meetings as part of our ongoing commitment to learning and reconciliation.
We're excited to power up our Electric Homes Program for its third year - making it as easy as possible for households across the region to save on energy bills, move away from gas, take climate action and make their homes more comfortable in all temperatures. We've done all the hard work for you by engaging trusted suppliers, securing great prices and ensuring there are a range of options for all households. We’re also very happy to share that we’ve been awarded funding through Sustainability Victoria’s Community Electrification Engagement Program to support the Barwon South West community to electrify their homes.
Lastly, I want to highlight an important opportunity for you to connect and contribute locally. Want to get more involved in local action but don't know where to start? Our upcoming Creating Change volunteer night is the perfect way to learn more about local volunteering opportunities and meet like-minded people - find out more below. I hope to see you there.
Stay warm,
Jane and the Geelong Sustainability team | |
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The Electric Homes Program is back! | |
The Electric Homes Program is back, fully charged and ready to help more households increase their home comfort and reduce their energy bills.
Now in its third year, this award-winning program again offers special pricing and quality products and services from trusted local suppliers. From Home Energy Audits and Insulation, to Hot Water Heat Pumps and Heating and Cooling Split Systems, plus this year includes special offers on Electric Vehicles and eBikes! | | | |
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Creating Change: A Volunteer Night to Inspire Action | |
Want to make a difference but not sure where to start? Come along to Creating Change, a fun and informative evening where you will meet passionate changemakers, discover diverse volunteering opportunities, and learn how you can support projects like Sustainable House Day, the One Planet Living Festival, and The Real Deal.
When: 5.30 – 6.45pm, Thursday 17 July Where: Industry 26 Cafe, 26 Pakington Street, Geelong West RSVP here | | | |
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Community Resilience Training Opportunity | |
In partnership with The Resilience Canopy, we are proud to bring the nationally recognised Resilience Canopy Practitioner Training to the Barwon region.
If you’re a passionate community member, volunteer or a local leader and interested in building skills to support community resilience, you can learn more about the program and complete your Expression of Interest here.
Or if you would like to hear more about the training before expressing your interest, attend the free online information session.
When: 5.30 - 6.30pm, Wednesday 23 July (via Zoom) RSVP here. | |
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We recently made a submission through Engage Victoria on the draft Scoping Requirements for the Vopak Energy Terminal Environment Effects Statement (EES). While our priority focus is no new gas infrastructure, we are keen to ensure our voice is heard through this process. We called for key amendments around the inclusion of climate change as a ‘high priority’ concern and the need to consider both upstream and downstream climate effects of the project (including transport and gas emissions intensity). Read our submission. | |
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Join the Geelong Renewables Not Gas Action Group | |
Geelong Renewables Not Gas is currently building an Action Working Group to turn community hope into strategic action.
They’re looking for people from all walks of life who can commit to 2 - 3 hours per week to: - Build community relationships and influence decision-makers.
- Plan campaigns and events.
- Develop organising and advocacy skills. | | | |
If you are interested in being involved, please complete the Expression of Interest.
Email your MP with pre-filled email template Our local MPs have not strongly heard our dismay at the environmental approval for the Viva Gas Import Terminal, so we need more emails heading their way.
To help, we have pre-written an email that you can use to send to your local MP regarding your concerns about the Viva Energy Gas Import Terminal proposal. Copy and paste the text into your email, edit it to make it personal including adding your name, and then send it to your local MP. You can take the text from this PDF or Google Document. | |
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The Real Deal Geelong Alliance invites you to take action to protect social housing in our community. - Have your say on the City of Greater Geelong's proposal to sell two parcels of land which were designated for social housing (5a Dean St Belmont and 2-14 Rollins Rd Bell Post Hill). A proforma of suggested talking points has been developed for you to use, or feel free to write your own. - Contact your Councillors (send a copy of your submission). - Attend a webinar on Tuesday July 15, 7-8pm and hear from people who need social housing now and what the Alliance is doing to address the issue.
Register online. | |
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Pickering Joinery manufacture architecturally designed timber windows and doors with the aim to find a balance with the environment, while respecting our natural resources, as well as optimising the energy performance of your home.
Whether you are building or renovating, their use of low impact, high performance materials will help create a quality, energy efficient and sustainable addition to your home.
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