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Sustainable solutions fill February
As we enter summer’s last month, it is turning out to be one of the most active months both when it comes to environmental solutions-focused events and opportunities to get involved with our group’s ongoing projects, from the garden to community events to Southbank’s first composting hub.
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Community thrives once again
It’s been such a joy to feel a sense of community again, as our group meetups started once again last month!
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We’re baaack!
Just like spring bringing everything back to life, this month brought us back with a bang! And this is only the beginning.
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Revitalising spring
As self-care continues to be a highlight and a priority, spring reminds us to have fun, just be and enjoy each moment, while still taking good care of ourselves, the environment, and the community
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Self-care and good action
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Ways to connect – lull but no loss
While we said it last month, it bears repeating: feeling connected and part of a community is the best antidote of isolation, social disconnection, and all other effects these repeatedly challenging times are causing.
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The importance of community
It’s undeniable that this past year-and-a-half has been tough on many of us
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The importance of participation
It’s up to each of us to participate in any way we can to improve our suburb or city and add our input where it counts
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One action at a time
We know that a big part of combating climate change and apathy, is helping connect people with solutions they can start implementing themselves straight away
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It’s all about community, community, community
We are in full force with community events again, making everyday environmental solutions accessible while we build our neighbourhood’s sense of community even more. Community is at the heart of so much of what we’ve been working on and of what’s planned for this month
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If you missed community interaction, this is for you
A successful seed planting day is now behind us and many more community events are ahead
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Get ready, ‘cause here we come!
Staying true to summer’s elevated energy, we started the year very actively and energetically. Following a successful “Upcycle Christmas!”
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A year of highs and lows ends on theme
Such a bittersweet month this was for our group. The biggest highs and lows being on one hand winning the Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) 2020 Sustainable Cities Environment award, and on the other hand seeing the Boyd Park development planning permit going ahead despite strong community protest
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Full speed ahead
Now that we can meet again, there are so many activities our group has been waiting to bring to Southbank, so we are coming back full speed ahead!
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Something extra to be happy about
While we are all happy that restrictions are easing and the weather is getting warmer, our group has an additional reason to be happy …
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A local treasure
“We are so blessed to have it!”, “[it provides] such a great sense of community” …
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The garden is still here for you
There is no question of how challenging these times are.
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Pockets of joy
It was such a treat to see both familiar and new friendly faces at our June meet-ups!
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Slowly starting up again
It’s great to see our neighbourhood come alive again, now that the threat of COVID-19 is slowly subsiding
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