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  Sustainable Neighbourhoods Lake Macquarie

Local Community Organisations (Hunter Region)

Links to extra resources

Central Coast Community Environment Network.  The Community Environment Network (CEN) was formed in 1997 as an over arching body to support individuals and groups in Lake Macquarie, Wyong and Gosford who are working for the environment.

Climate Action Newcastle.  Climate Action Newcastle (CAN) is a committed group of local residents from all backgrounds working together to address the single biggest issue facing humanity: climate change.

Conservation Volunteers Australia - Newcastle Office.  Conservation Volunteers is Australia’s leading practical conservation organisation.  Since 1982 Conservation Volunteers has fulfilled its mission to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy.  HCCREMS is an innovative and highly successful regional initiative being implemented through the collaborative efforts of fourteen Councils in the Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast of NSW.  The website contains information about projects and resources delivered through the HCCREMS including: biodiversity, water, climate, weeds, coastal, roadside, sustainability, education and compliance.

Hunter Community Environment Centre.  The Hunter Community Environment Centre exists to encourage and facilitate environmental advocacy and education in Newcastle and the Hunter, NSW, Australia.  The website contains information on local environmental issues.

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.  The site is managed by the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Ltd, a non-profit company of volunteers responsible for designing, developing and managing the Gardens.  The aim of the company is to grow, study conserve and promote plants, in particular those of the Hunter Region.  The website contains information about ecology in the Hunter region.

Hunter Wetlands Centre, Australia.  Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is recognised as a hub of leading practice in wetlands conservation, education, tourism and management. We engage our visitor and partner base by providing a unique, accessible and sustainable wetlands experience.

Lake Macquarie Climate Action.  Lake Macquarie Climate Action was formed in 2007 by a group of local residents concerned about the threat and lack of action to mitigate climate change.  LMCA works with our local council, businesses and other like minded organisations to achieve our aims.

Lake Macquarie Landcare Network.  Landcare is a volunteer organisation devoted to caring for the environment in a hands-on and practical way.  Landcare is supported by all levels of government and Lake Macquarie City Council is leading the way at the local level.  Over 250 Landcare groups work on a wide range of projects around our city.  Individuals and groups may work in urban or rural areas, on the coast, by the lake, in the bush, along riparian zones, and even in the Landcare Resource Office.

Transition Towns Newcastle (incorporating Permaculture Hunter).  The Transition Town model is an inspirational, positive grassroots phenomenon, inviting participation from all in our communities in moving towards a truly sustainable society – where a sustainable society is defined as one which satisfies the needs of the present generation without compromising the capacity of future generations to meet their needs.

NSW Aboriginal Land Councils.  The NSW Aboriginal Land Council website provides up-to-date information on the objectives, services and activities of the NSWALC and its members and information on issues affecting Aboriginal people in NSW and around Australia.

Trees in Newcastle.  Trees in Newcastle (TIN) is a local native plant nursery, volunteer & education centre and professional bush regeneration provider. TIN is also a dynamic and vibrant community organisation that attracts passionate people keen to contribute to improving the environment of the Lower Hunter.  Their website has great local plant lists, and information about bush regeneration, propagation, environmental education and volunteering.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods Lake Macquarie
Our vision - Neighbourhoods that are empowered to live sustainably.
Our mission - Our work is to foster sustainable neighbourhoods and a healthy environment in Lake Macquarie
Our values - We are guided by our values of participation, inclusion, collaboration, empowerment and shared responsibility.
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The Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance is registered as a not for profit incorporated association under NSW Fair Trading. Sustainable Neighbourhood activities are managed and governed by volunteers and financed through grants, collaboration and community fundraising.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters on which we live, work and play, the Awabakal People, and acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in this area. We pay our respect to Elders past and present, and future cultural knowledge holders.
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Sustainable Neighbourhoods is an initiative of Lake Macquarie City Council.
www.lakemac.com.au
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We are proud to be a Very Neighbourly Organisation and supporter of Neighbour Day.
www.neighbourday.org