Rye – Mornington Peninsula Shire

This suite of projects aims to educate the community on sustainability through hands-on involvement. Volunteers are trained to manage the garden, work on the Rye Coffee Connection cart, and prepare community lunches using produce from the garden. The initiative emphasizes reusing materials, composting, and ethical sourcing, fostering social connections and learning opportunities for all participants.

Sorrento – Mornington Peninsula Shire

St Joseph’s Primary School Sorrento, in partnership with the People and Parks Foundation, is leading the Save Moonah Woodland Project on the Mornington Peninsula. With only 8% of Coastal Moonah Woodland remaining, this program unites local councils, volunteer groups, and community members to protect this threatened ecosystem under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988.

Across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Schools’ Sustainability Education Program provide an engaging suite of hands-on & affordable learning experiences that connect young people from preschool to Year 12 to nature, allow them to explore how human activity impacts our environment and how they can create a more sustainable world.

Monash City

‘Towards Zer0 Bremissions’ is a student-led campaign to reduce Brentwood’s carbon emissions from 520 tons to zero within seven years, aligning with Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy. The Green Team drives community participation through renewable energy use, recycling, tree planting, and climate action awareness, positioning Brentwood as a pioneer in school-led environmental initiatives.

Yarra & Melbourne City

Siptember, is part of STREAT’s, Planet Plan. Aiming to address single-use coffee cup waste, in the first year it successfully increased reusable cup usage from 19% to 34% in its STREAT cafes. In the last year it has expand to other hospitality groups. Community engagement, behaviour change campaigns, and a toolkit for cafes are central to its ongoing impact.

Bayside City

In 2023, Bayside City Council, supported by Sustainability Victoria’s Circular Economy Fund, launched the Roving Repair Program to reduce waste by promoting repair and reuse. Over eight months, eight themed workshops taught skills from mending textiles to fixing electronics, building a repair culture across Bayside. Local volunteers played a crucial role in organizing and executing these community-driven events.