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Canberra Sustainability Map curated by SEE Change - Coggle Diagram
Canberra Sustainability Map
curated by SEE Change
Biodiversity + Conservation
Greening Australia
At Greening Australia, we work to solve bold and complex environmental problems through conservation on a massive scale, with programs and projects covering millions of hectares of land and protecting hundreds of native species.
National Parks Association of the ACT
the Association works to promote national parks, their good management, and the protection of our fauna and flora, scenery, natural features and cultural heritage.
Environmental Defender's Office
Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) is the largest environmental legal centre in the Australia-Pacific, dedicated to protecting our climate, communities and shared environment by providing access to justice, running groundbreaking litigation and leading law reform advocacy.
Conservation Council (ACT Region)
The Conservation Council ACT Region
campaigns and advocates for climate action, protecting nature and waterways, improving urban sustainability, stopping waste and building a circular economy, and reaching zero emissions transport. We are the peak body for community environmental groups in the ACT.
Water
Climate Choices (ACTGov)
Waterwatch
The team provides hands-on, locally-based waterway education with nets, trays, buckets, water quality kits and storybooks designed to cover various freshwater topics.
Icon Water
Care For Water
Canberra Nature Map
Bush Heritage
Bush Heritage Australia is an independent not-for-profit that buys and manages land, and also partners with Aboriginal people, to conserve our magnificent landscapes and irreplaceable native species forever.
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Conservation Volunteers Australia makes it easy for people to care for nature by getting involved in conservation action across the country.
Australian Conservation Foundation Canberra Group
ACF is Australia's national environment organisation.
Murumbung Yurung Murra Tours (Experience Ngunnawal Country)
Sea Sheperd (Working Canberra Branch)
Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that campaigns to defend, conserve and protect the world’s oceans.
Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park
- within the National Arboretum
The Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park is a regional botanic garden, education and conservation centre demonstrating southern tablelands species within the National Arboretum Canberra.
Canberra Ornithologists Group
Promoting the conservation, interest and study of native birds in the ACT
ACT Wildlife
Canberra's wildlife care group
Conservation Groups
Friends of the Arboretum
Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Friends of Grasslands
Park Care
Friends of Tuggeranong Wetlands
ACT Landcare
National Parks Association
ACT Herpetological Society
Australian Native Plants Society - CBR group
Canberra Indian Myna Action Group
Kosciusko to Coast
Friends of Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Molonglo Conservation Group
- multiple projects running throughout Canberra and in conjunction with other ParkCare groups
Friends of Mount Majura
Ginninderra Catchment Local Working Groups
Click the link to view a list of all local working groups located in the Ginninderra Catchment area.
Southern ACT Catchment Group
Click the link to view a list of all local working groups located in the Southern ACT Catchment area.
Frog Watch
Canberra Forest Alliance
Kosciuszko Huts Association
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is Australia’s largest single Box-gum Grassy-woodland area managed for conservation.
The Invasive Species Council
The Invasive Species Council campaigns for better laws and protections for our native plants and animals from weeds, pests and feral invaders.
The Economy
Sharing Economy
Buy Nothing
Local groups form gift economies that are complementary and parallel to local cash economies.
Meg's Toy Box Toy Library
Meg's Toy Library offers toys, puzzles and games for hire to member families for children aged from three months to five years. Meg's Toy Library is a not-for-profit community organisation located in Hackett.
ACT Libraries
Freecycle Canberra
A grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and neighborhoods.
Noah's Ark Toy Library
Members of Noah’s Ark have access to a wide range of toys and educational resources available to hire from our Toy Library. Each item carries a small hire charge. Located in Rivett.
Street Libraries!
There are a variety of Street Libraries across Canberra and the wider area - check out the link to find one close to you!
Gumtree
SEE Change Sustainable Sharing Guide
GIVIT
Give unused items to those in need
Rosella Street: Peer to Peer Lending Initiative
Community Toolbox Canberra
Borrow from 1000 tools and items for making, fixing and finding adventure
Divestment
Marketforces
Market Forces believes that the banks, superannuation funds and governments that have custody of our money should use it to protect not damage our environment.
350
350.org Australia aims to rapidly end fossil fuels by building a global climate movement.
Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility
Canberra Steady-State Economics Working Group (CASSE)
Coops Commons and Communities Canberra CoCanberra
New Economy Network
NENA is a network of organisations and individuals working to create an ecologically healthy and socially just society by transforming Australia’s economic system.
NENA works by providing a platform for knowledge sharing, peer to peer support, cross-pollination of ideas and collaboration.
Energy
Renew Australia
Renew is a national, not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities.
Solar suppliers
Solar Gain
Pyramid Power
Several others (you can use this
tool
for a comparison)
Solar Citizens
Solar Citizens is an independent, community-based organisation working to protect and grow renewable energy in Australia.
Energy Efficiency programs (EPD)
The scheme sets a Territory-wide energy savings target and obliges ACT electricity retailers to contribute to that target in proportion to their electricity sales. Retailers incur penalties if they do not meet their targets.
SolarShare Community Solar Farm
SolarShare lets you have co-ownership in a community solar farm near you.
Everyday Climate Choices ACT
(ACTGov)
ACT Gov Everyday Climate Choices website has a range of resources on energy efficiency and government rebates
Beyond Zero Emissions
Beyond Zero Emissions is an internationally recognised climate change think tank.
Smart Energy Council
Smart Energy Council is the peak body for the solar, storage and smart energy in Australia. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation committed to clean, efficient, cheap and smart energy solutions for all Australians.
Renewables Innovation Hub
Make the Switch
, helping Canberra households get off gas. A resource by the Conservation Council ACT and Region
Get up to 3 quotes for solar, batteries or EV chargers
Solar Quotes
Fix It Chicks
: Two science/energy efficiency chicks helping you fix, do, change, learn and share things to be energy-smart
Electrify This
Electrify Canberra
: A SEE Change group advocating for electrification of Canberran homes
My Energy Efficient Electric Home
Food and Growing
Sustainable Food Rescue (Comms @ Work)
We rescue excess food from licensed food businesses and retail outlets.
Food Retail
Organic Energy Foods [Griffith]
Butchers
Griffith Butchery
Food Co-op Shop [Acton]
Mountain Creek Wholefoods [Griffith]
Produce Markets
Southern Harvest Farmers Markets [Bungendore]
Choku Bai Jo [Curtin and North Lyneham]
Canberra Farmers Market [Exhibition Park, Mitchell]
Southside Farmers Markets [Canberra College, Phillip]
Source Bulk Foods [Belco and Dickson]
Scoop Wholefoods
[Kingston]
Box Divvy
Box Divvy is a food box service designed to lower food miles, reduce packaging and food waste while establishing local food communities.
Southern Harvest ACT Produce Boxes
Sustainable Farming
Allsun Farms
Gundaroo Tiller is the farm based tool, equipment & information supply business
Canberra City Farm Dairy Road
Canberra City Farm is a not-for-profit group incorporated in April 2012. Since 2013 we have been establishing a demonstration education centre in Fyshwick Canberra.
Mulloon Institute
for Environment, Farming and Society
The Mulloon Institute is a research, education and advocacy organisation located 40 minutes drive east from central Canberra. It actively regenerates landscapes and both demonstrates and shares regenerative methods of land management.
Soils4Life
At Soils For Life, we support farmers and land managers across Australia who are successfully implementing these regenerative practices and profile them so that everyone can learn from their experiences.
Farmers For Climate Action
Urban Homesteaders (UH)
Urban homesteading is also known as ‘backyard or urban farming’ is about making self-sustainable choices.
Vegan ACT
Kitchen Garden Foundation
Food and Gardening Workshops (Canberra Environment Centre)
ACT for Bees
Canberra Region Beekeepers
Community Gardens
Lyneham Commons food forest
Canberra Organic Growers Society Inc
(operates 12 community gardens)
Find a Community Garden
Community Garden Grants
Guide to Community Gardens in the ACT
Southern Harvest Association
(focusing on building local food communities)
Also run local produce box subscriptions
Open Gardens Canberra
(visiting private gardens)
Australian Garden History Society
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch
The Australian Garden History Society promotes awareness and conservation of significant gardens and cultural landscapes through engagement, research, advocacy and activities.
Aranda Urban Farm
Backyard growers can bring in excess fruit or veg from your gardens and exchange them for in-store goods at Two Before Ten
Permaculture Canberra
Southside Homesteaders Group
Verge Veggie Gardens
A SEE Change project creating demonstration verge veggie gardens
Ainslie Urban Farm
Fiona and Michael run an urban farm from their Ainslie home and run courses, workshops and tours of our property from time to time.
Canberra Permaculture Design
This small business provides garden advice and designs for both urban and nearby rural properties.
Canberra Seed Savers
We swap and share seeds, learn and teach about seed growing and saving, and together build a resilient community seed sharing network – a ‘living seed bank’
Combatting Climate Change
Parliament of Youth (SEE Change)
The Parliament of Youth on Sustainability is a program that culminates in a one day mock-Parliament event.
Networking and connecting
Green Drinks Canberra
Green Drinks Canberra is a monthly event for socialising and professional networking, created for those interested in environmental sustainability and eco-efficiency.
Australian Youth Climate Coalition [AYCC]
1 Million Women (for Climate Justice)
We are 940,000 women & girls from every corner of the planet building a lifestyle revolution to fight the climate crisis.
Faith Group activities
Australian Religious Response to Climate Change
Christians for an Ethical Society
Quakers
Laudato Si ACT
350.org
A grassroots movement to end fossil fuels and create community-led solutions to the climate crisis.
Australian Association for Environmental Education
AAEE is Australia's peak professional body for Environmental Educators.
University Activities
Australian National University (ANU)
Human Ecology Journal
Crawford School of Public Policy
Environment Collective
The ANU Environment Collective (EC) is for students who want to engage with environmental issues.
Fenner School of Environment & Society
ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions
Institute for Water Futures
Planetary Health Equity Hothouse
University of Canberra
UC Environmental Science Club
Centre for Sustainable Communities
The Centre for Sustainable Communities (CSC) aims to contribute to sustainable social, cultural and economic development by providing research and professional development services to communities, government and the private sector.
Canberra Environment Centre
We are a non-government, not for profit environmental education centre that empowers people to create a sustainable future for the Canberra community by supporting lifelong behavioural change.
Knitting Nannas against Gas
KNAG draws on a broad history of knitting used as a tool for non-violent political activism.
Community Zero Emissions Grant
The Community Zero Emissions Grants Program provides funding to eligible community groups and sponsored individuals to lead initiatives which support the ACT’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045 at the latest.
ACT Natural Resource Management
(peruse the website for more information about multiple projects / iniatives)
Australian Parents for Climate Action Canberra
Australian Parents for Climate Action is the voice for all parents, grandparents and carers of children in Australia to show their deep concern about the impact of climate change on our children's safety and survival, now and into the future.
Citizens' Climate Lobby Australia
Citizens' Climate Lobby Australia is a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy and education organisation focused on accelerating solutions to climate change through democracy.
Beyond Neutral Climate Change Solutions
Climate Action Canberra
We are a group of people in the Canberra region who are concerned about climate change and want to catalyse an emergency response to the climate crisis. We often focus on whats happening in Federal parliament.
People’s Climate Assembly
We are a coalition of climate action groups working together to take a stand against the negligence of the Australian government in failing to take real, meaningful and urgent action to address the climate and ecological crisis.
Rising Tide
A peaceful climate defense movement Australia wide, calling for government to end new fossil fuel projects
Housing
Architects
Strine Environments
Tony Trobe Architecture
Australian Institute of Architects
activities
Light House Architecture & Science
Sustainable House Resources (SEE Change)
SEE Change has complied some useful resources on sustainable housing here
Eco Builders/Developers/ Companies
Village Building Company
Molonglo Group
Laros Technologies
Strine Environments
35 degrees
360 Building Solutions
Riverview Group
Crafted Hardwoods
Sun Villages
To provide a new way of housing ourselves that encompasses the whole of the life cycle.
Energy Efficiency Program (ACTGov)
Community Housing
Environmental Collective Housing Organisation
Cohousing Canberra
Liveability Real Estate Framework
When you're thinking about renovating or building a home that will deliver health, efficiency, comfort and connection to your local community, the Liveability Features are the property features which really matter.
Super Shed (Canberra City Farm)
Check out the conversion of a tumble down shed on the Canberra City Farm (CCF) site on Dairy Road, ACT into an inviting, energy efficient educational space for CCF volunteers, schools, community groups and all visitors to use and learn from.
Sustainable House Day
Open the door to sustainable living by touring some of Australia’s most environmentally progressive homes on show at Sustainable House Day
Thor's Hammer - Recycled Timber
Building Community
Local SEE Change groups
ACT Unions
UnionsACT is the independent voice of the Canberra Trade Union Movement
Community Service Agencies
(various across the ACT)
Canberra Alliance for Participatory Democracy
CAPaD wants a democratic Canberra — where citizens trust their elected representatives, hold them accountable, engage in decision-making, and defend what sustains the public good.
Sustainable schools
Sustainable schools Program, ACT Government
Icon Water Educational Resources
- Learn about Canberra's water system
ACT Schools Sustainability Network
Community Housing
Community Housing Canberra
Environment Collective Housing
Argyle Community Housing
YWCA Housing
Canberra Student Housing Co-Op
centred around ideals of community and sustainability
2XX Community Radio
UN Youth ACT
ACTCOSS (ACT Council of Social Services)
The ACT Council of Social Service Inc. (ACTCOSS) represents not-for-profit community organisations and advocates for social justice in the ACT.
VolunteeringACT
We have a vision of an inclusive Canberra, and a mission to foster inclusion by enabling participation and connection.
Youth Advisory Council
The YAC provides advice on youth issues to the Minister, giving young people a voice in the ACT Government.
Mens Sheds
(various groups across Canberra)
Nature Play Canberra
Nature Play CBR is about getting more children outdoors more often so they can reap the benefits of unstructured playing, learning and being physically active.
Icon Water Community Support Program
- financial support for community activities
Canberra Transition Town
Travelling Green
Cycle Jam - Bike Maintenance Workshops (CEC)
Car Share
Go Get
Pop Car
Uber Car Share
Pedal Power
Peak body for cycling in the ACT
Public Transport Canberra
Living Streets Canberra activities
Living Streets Canberra is a for-purpose community group working for everyone in Canberra to enjoy public spaces and walk* easily, safely and conveniently.
Australian Electric Vehicle Association
The Electric Vehicle Council is the national body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia.
CanberraEV
CanberraEV welcomes people who are interested in any or all aspects of electric vehicles
Electric bike bulk-buy (SEE Change)
The ReCyclery
Second hand bikes for sale
Margaret Hendry School Bike Library
SEE Change Electric Bike Library
Make the Move
, a Conservation Council ACT and Region program promoting zero emissions and active travel especially in workplaces
Switched on Cycles
Canberra electric bike retailer
Public Transport Association
Canberra Cycle Map
Map of cycling routes in Canberra
Canberra by Bike
Lifestyle
Sustainable House Tours (SEE Change)
Members of the community open their homes to demonstrate sustainable building and living practices.
Local Sustainable Retail
OpShops / Second hand stores Canberra
Bus Depot Markets
Handmade Canberra
Ex-Government Furniture
Etsy
To access local items after you search for an item/category, click Custom under Shop location. Type in Canberra and select from the dropdown!
Doctors for the Environment
One Small Step App
A mobile app with tailored programs to help you cut your carbon footprint
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that works towards a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste
Refill Canberra
Aussies Living Simply
Canberra Region Retrosuburbia
Urban Planning
Ginninderry
Building a community of international significance, with innovation, diversity and ecological criteria at its core on the ACT/NSW border
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects activities
Planning Institute of Australia (ACT Chapter)
Community Councils Canberra
The ACT has a number of voluntary, not-for-profit community councils that serve the interests of citizens within their boundaries.
Separate from Local Government bodies.
Living Streets Canberra
A SEE Change group advocating for safer, accessible streets for everybody.
Microforest Collective
Creating micro-forests / cool outdoor spaces for community through nature
Waste & Recycling
Oz Harvest
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering it directly to more than 1300 charities supporting people in need across the country.
The Green Shed
Food Rescue (Comms @ Work)
Communities@Work
’s sustainable food rescue program involves rescuing excess food from licensed food businesses and retail outlets
Recycling Discovery Hub
Ever wondered what happens to your recycling when it leaves your yellow recycling bin? Why not find out!
Recyclopaedia:
An A to Z guide to recycling, reuse and disposal
Global Worming (commercial and school worm farms)
Clean Up Australia Day
Lids4Kids Canberra
Lids4Kids rescues plastic lids and other small items from landfill and recycles them into sustainable, closed loop products and education programs.
Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs
- two
drop off points
in the ACT
We collect bread tags nationally in Australia. The tags are recycled locally, raising funds to buy wheelchairs for disadvantaged people in South Africa.
WasteLess (SEE Change Group)
Zero Waste Revolution
: Resources on how to reduce waste
Goodies Junction
Goodies Junction Accepts and sells reusable goods, cutting waste and helping local charities in ACT.
Recycle Smart
We collect from homes, councils, and businesses, connecting items with our reuse and recycling partners.
Repair Cafes
Here is a list of repair cafes in Canberra, where you can get your broken household items fixed for free
Get Creative!
School of Art Environment Studio (ANU)
.
Music
Young Music Society
The Young Music Society Inc. aim is to provide access, education, artistry, inclusion, excellence and enjoyment to the young people of Canberra through quality music-based arts projects, events and activities.
Green Music Australia
Green Music organise, facilitate and inspire musicians and the broader industry to make changes to improve environmental performance.
Music for Canberra
Music for Canberra is a not-for profit organisation with a community focus, and we work towards developing the next generation of musicians and ensuring that music-making continues in Canberra.
A Chorus of Women
A choir that listen for the wise course and weave the threads of humanity and equity more consciously into the fabric of Australian society - based at Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture..
Sullivan's Trail
Sullivans Trail is a public and history project developed to engage the community with the waterways through Canberra.
Nature Art Lab
NatureArt Lab offers unique online and face-to-face art courses for adults and children - as well as national and international nature tours - all inspired by nature.
Women's Shed Canberra
WSC is passionate about creating opportunities for women to feel empowered.Our mission is community cohesiveness, mentoring and environmental sustainability through trades skills.
Creatives for the Environment
A SEE Change group that undertakes activities to advocate for climate action and collaborate with various environmental organisations using creatives skills such as photography, video, and various art forms. Email
astridbreuer@seechange.org.au
to get invloved
Good Omen Goodeze
Good Omen Goodeze (affectionately known as GOG) is a grassroots charity that started about 5 years ago to engage Canberrans of all walks of life to craft beautiful comfort items for patients, families and staff in the ACT health services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources
Aboriginal Health Service
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS) is an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the ACT.
National Centre For Indigenous Studies (Australian National University)
the National Centre for Indigenous Studies (NCIS) promotes and initiates cross-disciplinary research and teaching in a wide range of areas of relevance to Indigenous Australians.
Ngambri Council
SEED Indigenous Youth Climate Network
Aboriginal Tent Embassy
Burrunju Art Centre
Burrunju Art Gallery is a not-for-profit organisation that specialises in authentic hand-made Aboriginal arts and crafts.
Yarramundi Cultural Centre
The Yarramundi Cultural Centre is a unique piece of Canberra’s history. Originally the temporary home of the National Museum of Australia the site was handed to the ACT Government for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre in 2000.
Gugal Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation
Gugan Gulwan is an Aboriginal youth centre located in the ACT suburb of Wanniassa. It works with its clients through a range of programs that go well beyond the services provided by most youth centres
ANTaR ACT
ANTaR ACT is the local branch of ANTaR – Australia’s main non-Indigenous organisation for reconciliation. We’re dedicated to supporting the rights of Indigenous people through public campaigns and advocacy.
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
We are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history, cultures and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
Community First Development
We support our people, and their communities through partnerships to make good things happen, as determined by the community.
Healing Foundation
The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families.
Ngunnawal Centre (University of Canberra)
The Ngunnawal Centre supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a range of academic and pastoral support programs.
Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre
The Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre provides a meeting place and support-base for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff at ANU.
Tjillari Justice
Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation provides a range of support services, case management and programs to address the toxic stress and trauma that children and families experience when they have a parent involved in the justice system.
Yeddung Mura
Yeddung Mura was initially started to address a number of gaps identified by Aboriginal elders in the community. It is a grassroots organisation that works directly in the community to meet the needs of Aboriginal people.
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body
Yuruna Centre (CIT)
Yurauna is CIT's dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Centre of Excellence. We are a student support centre, providing tailored Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander courses, study support and cultural advice.
ACT Aboriginal Natural Resource Management