EcoCentre
The Port Phillip EcoCentre is a place where environmental solutions
are hatched and nurtured.
The EcoCentre is a not-for-profit community-managed environment group, supported by the City of Port Phillip. The EcoCentre provides a base for a number of affiliate groups involved in a range of activities, that promote biodiversity and community action.
The EcoCentre committee welcomes anyone interested in joining EcoCentre project teams, affiliate group activities and suggestions for new environmental initiatives.
local ACTION global FUTURE
2008 - 2009 Annual Report
Current Eco Newsletter
A Travellers Guide to EcoCentres
(4.3 Mbyte PDF)
Summary (3 Mbyte PDF)
CarbonCut Program
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAVE MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT?
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Venue Hire
We have meeting room capable of accommodating about 50 people for hire.
Check our meeting room page for more details.
Membership Renewal for 2009 - 2010
Click here to renew your individual or household memberships via PayPal online.
Affiliates
EcoCentre affiliation is open to not-for-profit groups who are engaged in environmental projects and/or community-building programs... more >
Vist our online EcoShop
Sign up for you FREE Home Sustainablity Assessment Here
Donations Welcome!
The EcoCentre is registered as an Environmental Organisation with the Australian Tax Office and has established the EcoCentre Public Fund so that tax deductible donations are possible.
You can make a tax deductible donation by:
or Click Here to donate to the EcoCentre
via the City of Port Phillip Site.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the EcoCentre public fund please download the donation form, mail it with you donation to the EcoCentre.
Please contact the EcoCentre if you require a receipt for tax purposes.
Projects:
EcoHouse
Little Penguins
Blue Wrens
Westgate Park
Beach Buddies
Port Phillip Baykeeper
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Under the Commonwealth Governments’ Green Loans scheme, all residents are currently entitled to a free Home Sustainability Assessment. No strings attached. The Federal Government has not made an official announcement regarding the scheme, but is already getting close to half way through the national quota for assessments. As residents are only hearing about this opportunity through word-of –mouth, why not take advantage of being an EcoCentre member and being kept up to date by signing up for your free home assessment today!
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Two EcoCentre Team Members:
Lisa Siciliano and Jill Robinson are accredited assessors and can undertake your complimentary Home Sustainability Assessment. By utilising these local assessors, you are also directly supporting the Port Phillip EcoCentre. It’s a win-win situation!
To sign up simply email:
carboncut.ecocentre@gmail.com
Or call (03) 9525 3102
For more information please see:
Home Sustainability Assessment Scheme
http://www.hsas.net.au/site/index.cfm
Green Loans Scheme
http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/
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Beach Buddies: 2009 Summer by the Sea dates
WALK ON THE WILD SIDE – St Kilda’s Beach Life at Night
Highly qualified Beach Buddies tour guides will take your group on a tour to enjoy and learn about the delights of St Kilda’s coastal environment at night.
Enjoy some great games and activities while learning all about:
• Local wildlife and plants
• Conservation and management issues
• What you can do to care for the coast
Tour costs $10 per adult, $5 for un-waged people with a minimum fee of $120 per tour.
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‘I Love Port Phillip Bay’ tote bags are available for sale @ $15 each. The bags include the following educational materials:
• Penguin Panic board game
• DVD of amazing underwater Port Phillip Bay
• Alfreda the City Penguin (children’s book)
Dress for the weather, closed footwear and bring a bottle of water. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not permitted. Additional Beach Buddies bags are available to buy @ $15 each.
Email: info@ecocentre.com
or Phone: (03) 9534 0670 for bookings.
More information at: www.stkildapenguins.com.au
All profits go towards further community education and protection of Port Phillip Bay.
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EcoCentre Membership
Become a member of the EcoCentre to support your local environment and community. We deliver educational and practical environment improvement projects and support other groups involved in local environment and community wellbeing initiatives.
Download and return the completed form to the EcoCentre
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Individual membership $16.50 per year.
Household membership $22.00 per year.
Affiliate membership $22.00 + $1.10 for each member (ceiling of $200.00) per year.
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