Reflections by Ryan Abramowitz, EcoCentre Communications and Marketing coordinator  Story-telling and story-sharing connect us to ourselves, each other, our past and our dreams...

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Blog August 15, 2023

One year of sharing stories at the EcoCentre

A blog on South Melbourne Community Chest, By Neil Blake. South Melbourne Community Chest Staff Next time you need a special gift for...

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Blog August 1, 2023

South Melbourne Community Chest there be treasure in there!

by April Seymore, Executive Officer When you hear “EcoCentre building” the new, world-leadership sustainability-rated, Net Zero, spacious and beautiful community centre probably springs...

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Blog May 31, 2023

EcoCentre November Reflections

After what felt like a decade in COVID lockdowns, I was looking for something to do to feel connected back into society again....

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Blog May 9, 2023

Being among the Beachkeepers

Remember Show and Tell in primary school? Well, Friday Gardening Group are still doing it at the Eco –Centre! We start each Friday...

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Blog April 5, 2023

From Garden to Table; our Friday Gardening Group

In February 2022, after two decades of success and growth the EcoCentre farewelled the humble brick EcoHouse as it prepared to redevelop a...

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Blog June 19, 2022

EcoHouse Memories – Stories Under The Tree Part 3

In February 2022, after two decades of success and growth the EcoCentre farewelled the humble brick EcoHouse as it prepared to redevelop a...

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Blog May 31, 2022

EcoHouse Memories – Stories Under The Tree Part 2

National Volunteer Week (16 May to 22 May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of every volunteers’ vital dedication towards a better society. During this...

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Blog May 18, 2022

Home Is Where Our Gardeners Are – Volunteer Week 2022

National Volunteer Week (16 May to 22 May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of every volunteers’ vital dedication towards a better society. During this...

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Blog May 17, 2022

We Call Ourselves the Beachkeepers – Volunteer Week 2022