Community at the market
Enjoy eating less meat and share delicious meat-free recipes with family, friends and neighbours. Support your local community by buying fresh, local produce that helps improve access to fruit and veggies for everyone.
Become a wildflower
Step outside, soak in nature and lift your mood. Connecting with the natural world boosts your physical and mental wellbeing and Victoria offers countless places to explore. Whether you seek a peaceful moment outdoors or an adventure in a national park, nature is waiting for you.
Go meat-free for three
Start growing food at home and share in nature’s slow magic. Gather family, friends and neighbours and start growing together—a great way to connect with others, grow your own food and connect to your environment.
Grow your first veggie patch
Dig in and discover the magic of homegrown food—whether it’s in your backyard, on a balcony, or at a community garden.
Choose renewable energy and cut carbon
Switching from gas to efficient electric appliances in your home can slash climate emissions, help protect the environment and save you money on your energy bills. Supporting more Victorian's to switch to efficient, electric, renewable powered homes is an important step in Victoria's transition from away from fossil fuels.
Return worn to wonderful
Keep clothes and household items out of landfill by learning to repair them. At Castlemaine Repair Cafe, volunteers help you darn, patch, restore and rebuild everyday items. Join this global movement by looking for a Repair Café in your area, bring in your items and become a mender, share tips and find others who are passionate about making a difference.
High-five a tree
Trees are a breath of fresh air—literally! They convert carbon dioxide into the oxygen we need to breathe. Without millions of plants photosynthesising, life on Earth wouldn’t be possible. Spending time in nature boosts our physical and mental health, so show gratitude to the trees!
Ditch the car
Raid your pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up delicious meals with what you’ve already got. The Saveful app helps you create tasty meals without extra shopping while cutting down on food waste.
Try a new protein
Transform your plate with plant-powered tempeh and hempseeds or get adventurous with sustainable proteins such as food-grade mealworms and crickets.
Local heroes
The Community Grocer
Georgia Savage, CEO, The Community Grocer
Since volunteering at our first Carlton market in 2014, I’ve been passionate about making fresh, culturally relevant food affordable and accessible foods. I believe our markets build community by welcoming everyone with dignity and care across Melbourne.
Hume City Council
Christie McIntosh, Let's Grow Hume Facilitator, Hume City Council
I got involved in Let’s Grow Hume in 2019, after completing the Hume Environmental Champions program. As a facilitator, I present cooking demonstrations to audiences of all ages, sharing growing and harvesting tips. I’m passionate about connecting people with fresh, seasonal food and building local resilience by upskilling residents in cooking and gardening. Witnessing the growing confidence and genuine wonder in a child who has learned a new skill or tasted a new ingredient and can't wait to share it at home continues to inspire me every day. From little things, big things grow!
Maroondah City Council
Sally Haebich, Tree Management Officer - Tree Renewal, Maroondah City Council
I lead a collaborative program planting trees along pedestrian routes and school zones to support active transport and boost canopy cover, working with community members, schools and students. The project is having a huge impact in improving tree canopy in our city. I’m proud we’re creating greener, cooler, healthier streets that benefit both people and wildlife.
