Links
The Links page has been created to provide a virtual library of resources for people interested in sustainability issues and topics. If you have suggestions to add, feel free to contact us with them.
http://www.communitygarden.org.au/ - connecting community gardeners across Australia
Biodynamic Agriculture Australia
http://www.eco.com.au - helps people to buy, sell, design and build properties more sustainably. Their aim is to promote eco-responsible property ownership and development.
http://www.globalissues.org/ - be informed on the topics affecting us with a bit deeper coverage than mainstream media offers.
http://www.treehugger.com includes a list of 'green' jobs, mainly in the USA but some virtual, telecommuting positions. Also an interesting site to browse the 'convenient truth' green video competition entries.
http://www.acfonline.org.au - Australian Conservation Foundation
Sign-up to receive monthly email newsletters on ACF activities, and
regular Take Action newsletters, which show you how to support our
campaigns.
For 40 years (since the 60’s) the ACF has been a strong voice for the
environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation,
education and partnerships with the community, business and government.
http://www.melbourne.foe.org.au/index.htm - Friends of the Earth, Collingwood Melbourne.
FOE has a strong presence in Melbourne with their Smith Street bulk
wholefoods and sustainable-living resource store/hub. Their website
puts you in touch with environmental activism.
http://www.somervilleecovillage.com.au- A local (Chidlow, 1hr drive) developing ecovillage.
Sustainable Transport Coalition Western Australia
The community-based Coalition seeks less car dependence and better
access to travel alternatives through improved transport systems and
land use pattern. Their free subscription newsletter informs of
seminars regarding such topics as peak oil etc.
http://www.slf.org.au
The Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF) is a community based
not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting, celebrating and
practicing the principles of sustainable living.
SLF brings together values, expertise and resources to inform and inspire the wider community about sustainable living.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/
The Sustainable Living Festival is an eight-year-strong celebration,
pow-wow and showcase of leading examples of sustainable living in
Australia. The Sustainable Living Festival showcases the most
innovative examples of sustainable living and thinking in Australia
today. Over the space of the weekend, the Festival draws together a
variety of talks, exhibits, interactive workshops, artworks, films and
performances to engage and inspire the wider community.
Over its seven years of existence, the event has experienced tremendous
growth, from 2,500 visitors in its first year to over 120,000 at the
2005 festival.
The annual festival is currently held at landmark Federation Square in
central Melbourne which is a sign of the growth in awareness towards
sustainable living practices. Presentations at the festival have
featured Bill Mollison, permaculture-guru.