Australia's laws are not protecting the natural ecosystems we rely upon. We believe a serious flaw lies within the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Currently directors' good faith civil obligations only require them to act ‘in the best interests of the corporation’ (s181). This narrow focus permits them to put their economic goals ahead of our existential goal! Maximising shareholder returns should not be at the expense of the public good and the environment.
On 25 May in Geelong, Geelong Sustainability is co-hosting the global launch of The Code for Corporate Citizenship, an elegantly simple solution devised by corporate lawyer, Robert Hinkley. By inserting a new clause into section 181 of the Corporations Act, directors would need to act ‘in the best interests of the corporation but not at the expense of severe harm to the environment’.
#TheCode would rebalance the civic obligations of company directors and have a real impact in relieving the climate emergency.
Geelong Sustainability’s campaign partners include the Centre for Climate Safety, ADAC - A Different Approach Community, The Sustainable Hour and Geelong Media.
We're keen to connect with local community groups and business people to explore this idea.
Please join in the discussion at the launch event at the Geelong Library at 5pm on Thursday 25 May 2023.
Tickets $5 via Eventbrite. To learn more or to sign our open letter, visit supportthecode.au.
Join us among the beautiful Coastal Moonah Woodland and help us rehabilitate this threatened habitat by planting local indigenous plants at Queenscliff Cemetery, Corner of Point Lonsdale Rd and Jordan Rd Point Lonsdale.
This community event is open to all and will involve:
Just turn up on the day or to book or for more info, contact matt@bcn.org.au, Bellarine Catchment Network
The National Celtic Festival is seeking volunteers to help make their 2023 festival as green as possible!
Green Team volunteers will assist keeping the festival clean, helping festival patrons dispose of litter and more! If you, or someone you know, is interested in being part of the action at this year's Festival, remind them to fill out an application and email it to volunteers@nationalcelticfestival.com.
There are lots of shifts available and all volunteers receive a free ticket to the festival. For more information, contact volunteers@nationalcelticfestival.com
Join Conservation Volunteers Australia at Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve to help restore the last remaining stand of coastal woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula. We're teaming up with Parks Victoria for a day of woody weed extraction, followed by morning tea and the chance to explore and survey the stunning flora and fauna of the reserve.
The Two Bays Lookout provides visitors with breath taking views of both Port Phillip and Swan Bay, where you can discover remote beaches that are home to resident and migratory wader birds. The reserve is a Ramsar site and an international flyway, making it an incredibly significant location to protect and conserve.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Join Conservation Volunteers Australia for a day of giving back to the environment and connecting with nature at Murtnaghurt Lagoon. This culturally significant area for Wadawurrung Traditional Owners provides important feeding and breeding habitat for native fish and a number of wetland-dependent bird species, including rare and endangered flora and fauna.
Together with Parks Victoria we will be hosting a day of weed extraction where volunteers can actively help preserve and protect this important wetland. Followed by a morning tea and the opportunity to explore and survey the stunning flora and fauna that call this area home.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Join Conservation Volunteers Australia for our free event to help restore the private land around Lake Connewarre Wetlands. The remarkable Lake Connewarre is one of Victoria's most significant wetlands and a Ramsar site for migratory birds. Private landholders need our help to maintain and restore habitat connectivity and biodiversity of the wetland's surrounding ecosystem.
We will be participating in the cut and paint of woody weeds to help keep invasive species at bay and prepare for the future planting of native flora. A lunch will be provided by our grateful landholders, followed by a flora walk to explore the surrounding plant biodiversity.
Register to receive exact address. Look forward to seeing you there!
Join Conservation Volunteers Australia for our free event to help maintain the private land around Lake Connewarre Wetlands. The remarkable Lake Connewarre is one of Victoria's most significant wetlands and a Ramsar site for migratory birds. Private landholders need our help to maintain and restore habitat connectivity and biodiversity of the wetland's surrounding ecosystem.
We will be participating in a hand weeding activity to prepare for future planting of native flora. A lunch will be provided by our grateful landholders, followed by a fauna survey to explore the surrounding biodiversity of this unique area.
Register to receive exact address. Look forward to seeing you there!
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the GFNC starting to control Bone Seed at our patch in the You Yangs.
After entering the You Yangs Regional Park take the sealed road to the Turntable which is clearly marked with Parks Vic signs. Our assembly area is reached via the Turntable car park access to Rockwell Rd and the entry gate to Rockwell Rd is located to the right of the toilet block.
The gate will be unlocked at 8.45 a.m. and at 9.00 a.m. we will travel in convoy to our assembly area, likewise at 3.00 p.m. for our return .If you arrive after 9.00 a.m. the gate will be closed but unlocked. The Park Ranger is happy to leave the gate unlocked provided it is closed after you enter or exit. There will be a witch’s hat in front of the gate to stop visitors parking over the NO PARKING sign. Remove and reposition it as required after entry or exit.
If you plan to come then please contact us at info@gfnc.org.au , or follow the link to register via Park Connect
Bring : Gloves, eye protection, mattock (optional). Wear suitable clothing i.e. long sleeves/trousers, high visibility vest/top and robust footwear.
Also water, morning tea/lunch, sunscreen, hat, rain gear (depending on weather forecast), plus camera, binoculars (if you want to include some nature watching)
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the GFNC starting to control Bone Seed at our patch in the You Yangs.
After entering the You Yangs Regional Park take the sealed road to the Turntable which is clearly marked with Parks Vic signs. Our assembly area is reached via the Turntable car park access to Rockwell Rd and the entry gate to Rockwell Rd is located to the right of the toilet block.
The gate will be unlocked at 8.45 a.m. and at 9.00 a.m. we will travel in convoy to our assembly area, likewise at 3.00 p.m. for our return .If you arrive after 9.00 a.m. the gate will be closed but unlocked. The Park Ranger is happy to leave the gate unlocked provided it is closed after you enter or exit. There will be a witch’s hat in front of the gate to stop visitors parking over the NO PARKING sign. Remove and reposition it as required after entry or exit.
If you plan to come then please contact us at info@gfnc.org.au , or follow the link to register via Park Connect
Bring : Gloves, eye protection, mattock (optional). Wear suitable clothing i.e. long sleeves/trousers, high visibility vest/top and robust footwear.
Also water, morning tea/lunch, sunscreen, hat, rain gear (depending on weather forecast), plus camera, binoculars (if you want to include some nature watching)
Come and join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network and Cultura at North Geelong to learn how we can make our volunteering more inclusive for those within the CALD (Culturally And Linguistically Diverse) community.
This workshop will be facilitated by Cultura and will be followed by a free lunch cooked by Cultura clients and will include a 'meet and greet' to practice your cultural humility skills
Contact Naomi at naomi@bcn.org.au to register or click the 'register' button
