what we achieved in 2023

We are proud of the work we did in 2023 to help create sustainable and thriving regional communities.

31

projects

90

events

2587

participants

300

trees & plants planted

4840L

waste diverted from landfill

  1. Bellingen Riverwatch Water Quality Monitoring Program, Jan-Dec 2023 - 12 events | __ volunteers | __ datasets

  2. Thrive Festival, Mar 2023 - 1 event | 1500 attendees

  3. Rethink Waste at Thriο»Ώve Festival, Mar 2023 - 1 event | 21 volunteers | 1200L waste diverted from landfill

  4. Work Experience Pathways, Mar-Apr 2023 - 10 work experience students 

  5. Rethink Waste ο»Ώat Macksville Laneway Festival, Mar 2023 - 1 event | 35 visitors | 500L waste diverted from landfill

  6. YLTW Tweed Congress, May 2023 - 2 events | 56 participants

  7. Macro Muster 4, May 2023 - 2 events | 62 participants | __ datasets

  8. Orama Tree Planting Workshops, May 2023 - 2 events | 65 participants | 300 trees & plants planted

  9. Rethink Waste at Bellingen Show, May 2023 - 1 events | 22 volunteers | 3140L waste diverted from landfill

  10. Microgreens & Sprouts Workshop at Waste Conference - 1 workshop | __ participants

  11. Change Makers 1 Coffs Harbour, May-Jun 2023 - 10 events | 13 participants

  12. Grant Writingο»Ώ Workshops, May, Jun, Aug & Oct 2023 - 4 events | 94 participants

  13. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course, June 2023 - 8 events | 32 participants

  14. Mindfulness & Compassion Workshops, June 2023 - 8 events | 71 participants

  15. Bushwalk with Ecologist, June 2023 - 1 event | 32 participants

  16. '5 Things' Resilience Workshops , Jun 2023 - 2 events | 21 participants

  17. YLTW Coffs Facilitator Training & Congress, July 2023 - 2 events | 8 facilitators | 15 participants

  18. Change Makers 2 Coffs Harbour, Jul-Sep 2023 - 10 events | 13 participants

  19. Ancient Futures Hub Open Day, Aug 2023 - 1 event | 200 participants

  20. Bellingen Riverwatch Macro Exploration Day, Aug 2023 - 1 event | 26 participants

  21. Bellingen Riverwatch Macro Exploration Tent, Aug 2023 - 1 stall | 100 interactions

  22. Giiguy Gamambi Preschool Workshops, Sep-Nov 2023 - 6 workshops | 25 participants

  23. Nature Photography Tour, Oct 2023 - 1 event | 6 participants

  24. Bellingen Riverwatch Info Stall, Oct 2023 - 1 stall | 50 conversations about protecting our rivers

  25. Kayak & Macro Tour, Oct 2023 - 1 event | 15 participants

  26. Glenreagh Sustainability Summit Workshop, Oct 2023 - 2 workshops | 55 participants

  27. Macro Muster 5 + Community Dinner, Oct 2023 - 4 events | 122 participants

  28. Bird Day with Andrew Turbill, Nov 2023 - 1 event | 20 participants

  29. Lavenders Bridge Staking Day, Nov 2023 - 1 event | 7 participants

  30. Camp.ME, Nov 2023 - 1 event | 29 participants

  31. Gumbaynggirr Walk With Dean Kelly, Nov 2023 - 1 event | 20 participants

Explore past projects by the pillars in which we work.

  • wellbeing.

    We deliver programs and events that empower people to connect deeply with nature, have increased wellbeing, become more confident, motivated and more connected with their community.

    Wellbeing Past Projects

  • capacity.

    To enhance the community’s skills and knowledge necessary for environmental protection and sustainable living, with a special focus on regionally disadvantaged communities. Building on our commitment to wellbeing, we provide employment, volunteering, and program participation opportunities for regional people and regional youth, who are some of the most disadvantaged groups in Australia, to build their skills and knowledge to protect the environment.

    Capacity Past Projects

  • action.

    To enable regional people and organisations to drive impactful actions that protect rivers, enhance biodiversity, reduce waste and prepare for future disasters.

    Action Past Projects

Partner programs we support

  • Clean Ganges

    Working together to protect the River Ganges

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  • Green Timor Leste

    Clean water and connection events in East Timor

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