Providing a COVID Safe Environment at our Events
As we return to in-person activities, scheduled Brimbank City Council events will be managed in alignment with the current COVIDSafe settings in Victoria and all attendees will be required to follow the present guidelines. For up-to-date health information visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au
To help us manage our events safely, we continue to require all attendees to register beforehand on the Brimbank events page.
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Reuse Solutions For Cafes - Masterclass
Join Sustainability Victoria and learn from five different businesses that are offering reuse strategies for single-use coffee cups. This masterclass is perfect for restaurants, cafes and takeaway food businesses.
Where: Online
When: Tuesday 4th October, 10:30-11:30am
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Beautifully Broke: Artist Talk With Phillip Edwards
Join prominent Australian artist Phillip Edwards to discuss his latest paintings which explore how environmental conditions and human psychology mirror each other.
Where: Sunshine Library - 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine
When: Thursday 6th October, 6-7pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Climate Change Summit for Schools
This is a great opportunity for primary schools and their students to hear from experts in the youth activism and climate change sphere. Online resources will be sent to all schools that book online.
Where: Online
When: Thursday 13th October, 10-11am
Cost: No charge
Click here to book
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Community Working Bee
This conservation community working bee will involve fun activities such as planting and weeding. This event is open to all. You're welcome to stay for as long as you'd like and no registration are required.
Where: Kororoit Creek Wildflower Garden, 30 Davitt Drive, Deer Park
When: Thursday 13th October, 10am-12pm
Cost: No charge
No registration necessary - please just come along on the day
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Sydenham Park Twilight Walking Tour
This Mental Health Week, join us on a beautiful guided walk at twilight. We'll be looking at the plants and animals present, and you'll learn about the various re-vegetation works that have occurred.
Bookings are essential.
Where: Sydenham Park, Farr Parkway, Keilor North
When: Thursday 13th October, 5:30-7pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Setting Up And Maintaining A Compost Bin
In this workshop, learn how to set up a compost bin, why composting food and garden waste is important, what should and shouldn't be put in a compost bin, maintenance requirements, and how to actually use compost in your garden.
Where: Delahey Community Centre, 70 Copperfield Drive, Delahey
When: Friday 14th October, 10am-12pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Kororoit Creek Walk and Community Planting
Join the Friends of Kororoit Creek for a guided 1 hour nature walk along the calming Kororoit Creek. The walk will begin at "The Bug Rug" and follow down to the "Lizard Lounge" and return. A community planting session will take place after the walk at The Bug Rug.
Where: Entry at 59 Sanders Ave, Sunshine West
(once at the walking trail, turn right and walk along the trail to the Bug Rug)
When: Friday 14th October, 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: No charge
Click for more details
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How To Electrify Your Home
Join us for workshops about converting to or building an all-electric home. The event will be held at Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House- Brimbank Council’s model all-electric facility!
Workshops include the nine steps to going all-electric in your home with energy consultant and author, Richard Keech, followed by a Q&A session. Then join for an induction stove-top cooking demonstration!
Where: Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House, 61A Selwyn Street, Albion
When: Saturday 15th October, 12:30-3:30pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Cairnlea Grasslands By Bike
Join the Grassy Plains Network for an afternoon of grassland exploration by bike. Bring your own bike, meeting at Denton Avenue Grassland Reserve, the tour will wind up at Iramoo Grasslands, with several stops along the way.
Where: Denton Avenue Grassland Reserve, entry from 137 Denton Ave, St Albans
When: Saturday 15th October, 1-4pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Follow Your Organic Waste Tour
Brimbank is celebrating National Recycling Week by hosting an education tour of Veolia's state of the art organics recovery facility. Follow your organic waste and find out what happens after your bin is emptied; including the processes and new products created.
Where: Bus will be leaving from and arriving back to Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
When: Tuesday 8th November, 10am-1pm
Cost: No charge
Register here
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Garage Sale Trail 2022
Join in Australia's festival of pre-loved stuff over two weekends of gigantic garage sales held simultaneously in unit blocks, garages, schools, and ovals throughout Australia. Sellers can create a free listing on the national map and access additional resources. Buyers can enjoy Australia's largest pre-loved shopping event.
Where: Various locations within Brimbank or Online
When: 12-13 November & 19-20 November (9am-5pm)
Cost: No charge
Click for more details
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My Smart Garden Workshops
My Smart Garden hosts a range of events and workshops to encourage sustainable gardening. Please check their website for upcoming events.
Water Wise Gardens - Get Summer Ready
Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Wednesday 5th October, 6:30-8pm
Register here
Healthy Soils For Productive Gardens
Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Wednesday 12th October, 6-7:30pm
Register here
Climate Action Through Gardening
Where: Online (Zoom)
When: Thursday 13th October, 6-8:30pm
Register here
Habitat Gardening And Native Plant Propagation
Where: Hobsons Bay City Council - Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona
When: Saturday 15th October, 10am-12:30pm
Register here
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Birds In Backyards Spring Surveys
These surveys are the perfect opportunity for you to unwind, choose your favourite nature spot, and identify and count birds via the Birdata app. These surveys will provide Birdlife Australia with valuable insight into the daily lives of local birds. There are also prizes to be won!
Click on the links for more details and an instructional video
Brimbank City Council will be running informal 'bird counting' sessions for National Bird Week, 17th-23rd October.
- Thursday 20th October, 4:30pm – Kevin Flint Memorial Reserve, Cairnlea
- Friday 21st October, 4:30pm – Linear Park Playground, Taylors Lakes
- Saturday 22nd October, 11am – Buckingham Reserve, Sunshine
Click here to find out more
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The Schools Recycle Right Challenge
Planet Ark has developed a set of curriculum-aligned lesson plans to make it easy for teachers to teach students the importance of recycling and resource recovery.
Activity sheets can be downloaded and used in the classroom to teach your students more about recycling.
Get your school involved! Students will learn the importance of reducing their waste and will give them the confidence to identify recyclables and waste-free alternatives.
When: 3rd October - 11th November
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Programs to help you save
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Local Community Grants And Sponsorships
Greater Western Water are offering:
- Local Community Sponsorships of up to $5,000 for local community-based activities which foster opportunity, inclusivity and equality.
- Community Grants of up to $20,000 for initiatives or projects which assist the environment, local communities, industry and individuals to grow and thrive.
Applications close 31st October
Click here for more details.
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Small Environmental Grant Scheme
Apply for the Small Environmental Grant Scheme if you have a project related to flora and fauna conservation in Australia planned. The project must involve at least one of the following:
- Delivery of community education
- Research and science
- Recording, monitoring and sharing data
- Community capacity building
Click here for more details, including eligibility criteria.
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New Builds - Solar Homes Program
Building a new home? This is your chance to save on electricity bills and Solar PV installation costs. Eligible Victorians can apply for a $1400 rebate in addition to a $1400 interest free loan for installation costs.
Homeowners can save up to $800 on installation costs, in addition to saving $1073 on annual energy costs.
Click here for more details.
Or Click here to learn about other Solar Victoria grants.
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Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Subsidy - Solar Victoria
To tackle the climate crisis, the Victorian government is aiming for half of all light vehicle sales in Victoria to be ZEVs by 2030. Solar Victoria's ZEV subsidy reduces the upfront costs of purchasing an electric vehicle.
There are currently still over 3000 ZEV subsidies available!
Click here for more details, including eligibility criteria.
Or to see how Brimbank City Council can help with support and rebates, visit the 100% Renewable Brimbank website.
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Want to advertise a local online community event here? Send your November events to environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au by 20th of October, 2022.
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