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Started WednesdayJul 22 2026Eco Creators ClubWebsite
Are you looking for a creative way to make new friends and connect with others who care about the environment?
Do you enjoy making things with your hands and giving old materials a new purpose?
Would you like to learn practical upcycling skills in a relaxed, welcoming space?
♻️Eco Creators Club♻️ is a hands-on workshop series for young people aged 12 – 15 years, exploring creative ways to reduce waste through upcycling and repurposing everyday items. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, express their creativity and connect with others through shared making experiences. $50, bookings essentials. Fortnightly workshops
Across five workshops, participants will transform discarded and unwanted materials into unique handmade creations while discovering how small actions can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable future. The sessions will run Wednesdays fortnightly during Term 3 from 3:30pm–5:30pm at the Port Environment Centre:
22nd July – Felt Creatures 5th August – Fuzzy Sock Birds 19th August – Men’s Tie Bags 2nd September – Broken Mug to Mini Cactus Pot 16th September – Needle Felt Pictures
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MondayAug 3 2026The AUKUS Inquiry is underway: here's what you need to knowWebsite
Since its launch, the AUKUS Public Inquiry has been holding hearings, gathering public submissions, and asking the question at the heart of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal: Will AUKUS keep us safe — at what cost?
In response to several public requests, we’re hosting a free webinar to explain how the Inquiry works, why it exists, its objectives and scopes, how you can be part of it, and answer other relevant questions that you may have.
Moderated by Dr Julie Macken, you’ll hear from Major General Michael G. Smith AO (Retd) and the Hon. Doug Cameron, former ALP Senator for NSW — Co-Chairs of the AUKUS Inquiry Secretariat — along with Cailey Thurlow, who’ll walk through the Inquiry’s website and how to view submissions, hearings, and evidence as well as how you yourself can make a submission to the Public Inquiry.
What to expect:
Why the Inquiry exists, and what authority and legitimacy it holds Who the Commissioners are and what the Terms of Reference cover A walkthrough of the Inquiry website and how to find hearings, submissions and findings An update on progress so far including submissions, hearings, funding, and the key concerns being raised What's still needed like more submissions, further donations and support, or asking your local MP to demand answers A live Q&A, with questions welcomed via chat throughoutWhether you’re new to the Inquiry or already following closely, this is your chance to get the full picture and find out how to make sure your voice is part of it.
Monday 3 August 2026 from 6:00pm AEST Online Zoom Webinar Free but registration is required
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Started WednesdayJul 22 2026Eco Creators ClubWebsite
Are you looking for a creative way to make new friends and connect with others who care about the environment?
Do you enjoy making things with your hands and giving old materials a new purpose?
Would you like to learn practical upcycling skills in a relaxed, welcoming space?
♻️Eco Creators Club♻️ is a hands-on workshop series for young people aged 12 – 15 years, exploring creative ways to reduce waste through upcycling and repurposing everyday items. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, express their creativity and connect with others through shared making experiences. $50, bookings essentials. Fortnightly workshops
Across five workshops, participants will transform discarded and unwanted materials into unique handmade creations while discovering how small actions can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable future. The sessions will run Wednesdays fortnightly during Term 3 from 3:30pm–5:30pm at the Port Environment Centre:
22nd July – Felt Creatures 5th August – Fuzzy Sock Birds 19th August – Men’s Tie Bags 2nd September – Broken Mug to Mini Cactus Pot 16th September – Needle Felt Pictures
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Started WednesdayJul 22 2026Eco Creators ClubWebsite
Are you looking for a creative way to make new friends and connect with others who care about the environment?
Do you enjoy making things with your hands and giving old materials a new purpose?
Would you like to learn practical upcycling skills in a relaxed, welcoming space?
♻️Eco Creators Club♻️ is a hands-on workshop series for young people aged 12 – 15 years, exploring creative ways to reduce waste through upcycling and repurposing everyday items. Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, express their creativity and connect with others through shared making experiences. $50, bookings essentials. Fortnightly workshops
Across five workshops, participants will transform discarded and unwanted materials into unique handmade creations while discovering how small actions can help reduce waste and support a more sustainable future. The sessions will run Wednesdays fortnightly during Term 3 from 3:30pm–5:30pm at the Port Environment Centre:
22nd July – Felt Creatures 5th August – Fuzzy Sock Birds 19th August – Men’s Tie Bags 2nd September – Broken Mug to Mini Cactus Pot 16th September – Needle Felt Pictures
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FridayAug 7 2026Friends of Cobbler Creek - native garden groupWebsite
FOCC are passionate about our local environment and we want to share this passion with our community. We know from our own personal experiences that people who spend time in nature are happier and healthier. We want to give the local community the opportunity to spend time in Cobbler Creek Recreation Park so that they will benefit as we do, and become aware of the recreation and conservation values of the park. Native garden work 1st Friday of the month
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SaturdayAug 8 2026Aberfoyle Repair CafeWebsite
Aberfoyle Repair Cafe is run by a group of volunteers who can help you repair your broken or damaged goods, learn new skills, and reduce things going to landfills.
We link people who know how to fix stuff with people who don’t, which fosters a wonderful sense of community.
Volunteers at our Repair Cafe can help with:
electrical repairs of small household appliances sewing and textile repairs of holes/rips/tears in clothing (no zips, hems or alterations) jewellery repairs of your favourite necklaces, bracelets etc bike and toy repairs knife/blade sharpening of household knives and gardening tools woodwork and small furniture repairs general repairs and maintenance We can always use more volunteers to help with both repairs and administrative tasks to help keep the repair cafe running.
Please contact Heather if you can help.
WHERE: Aberfoyle Community Centre, Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park 5159 WHEN: 1 pm – 4 pm, 2nd Saturday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/aberfoylerepaircafe** CONTACT:** aberfoylerepaircafe@gmail.com
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SundayAug 9 2026Repair Cafe CampbelltownWebsite
Repair Café Campbelltown is a place where you can bring broken items for fixing & learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of expert volunteer repairers, for free!
It is held from 10am-2pm, 2nd Sunday of every month, alongside Magill Rotary Sunrise Markets at Campbelltown Memorial Oval, corner Lower North East Road and Darley Road, Paradise. We have 30 volunteers offering their services as repairers, guides and administrative supporters. Offerings include:
sewing, darning needle felting locksmith mechanical/bicycles wooden items jewellery dolls, teddies, soft toys software knife sharpening electrical Last registrations for repairs for weekend events by 1.30pm. Arrival before noon is encouraged to ensure there is time for all items to be seen
Highlights of 2026
Total kilograms saved from landfill approaching 3 tons We celebrated our 50th event milestone Growing our volunteer cohort Please find the full Almanac here.
Contact: Please check our Facebook Events to confirm details.
Contact us via Facebook or email us at rccampbelltownsa@gmail.com.
How to join: The success of the Repair Café in Campbelltown depends on community involvement. You don’t have to have repair skills to help – there are several roles available
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Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientistsWebsite
This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!
We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm
Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.
For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/
Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com
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MondayAug 10 2026Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientistsWebsite
This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!
We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm
Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.
For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/
Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com
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SaturdayAug 15 2026Friends of Belair National ParkWebsite
Belair National Park (the Park) is 835 hectares of diverse habitats, supporting many threatened species. The Friends of Belair National Park play a critical role in the on-ground management of this incredible biodiversity. As a volunteer group, we simply don’t have the numbers to adequately cover the entirety of the Park, so every extra pair of hands really counts.
How you can help Join us at one of our regular bushcare sessions: Tuesday and Friday morning: every week, 8:30 am to 10:30 am, meet at the Green Shed (near Main Oval) before 8:30 am Saturday morning: on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 am to 11.00 am, meet at the Green Shed at 9:00 am Thursday evening: alternate weeks during daylight saving periods, any time between 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, locations vary. Adopt a block – work in your own area, in your own time. See below. Help us in other ways. We’re always seeking more hands for non-bushcare tasks. Everyone is welcome to come and try, you don’t need to make a regular commitment, and there are many benefits for the Park and for you. We provide all training and tools; you provide the enthusiasm. If you’re new to bushcare and don’t know how it works that’s fine, we can help you find some easily identified weeds and show you how we remove them without causing damage to the native plants we are trying to protect.
If you need more information contact Catherine Miles 0408 640 377.
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Repair Cafe PaynehamWebsite
Repair Cafe Payneham is a free monthly, open community event aiming to reduce waste in landfills, pass on valuable repairing knowledge, and create a sense of community. It’s a place where you can bring your broken items for fixing and learn how to fix them yourself – with the help of our skilled volunteer repairers.
Our sessions typically include electronic, electric, clothing, small furniture and general repairs. We post about our monthly volunteers, and repairs they will be able to help you with, closer to the event date on our main Facebook page. Please note:
One item at a time – one item is permitted per person at one time. Once that item has been completed, another item may be placed in the queue Last repairs at 11.30am – or earlier if we are very busy No drop-off service – visitors are expected to remain with the repairer to help with the process, if possible, or learn how it is done Donations – our Repair Café is a free service, but we welcome donations to help us cover the costs We are always looking for more volunteers – repairers, event support and behind-the-scenes help. If you would like to be involved, please get in touch with Rosemary – paynehamrepaircafe@sustainablecommunitiessa.org.au.
Repair Cafe Payneham takes place alongside One Planet Market on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Payneham Community Centre,374 Payneham Rd, Payneham SA 5070.
For more information please visit our Facebook Page.
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Gawler Repair CafeWebsite
Our skilled volunteers will be on hand for mending (clothing, textiles), heavy duty sewing repairs (leather, canvas, denim), small electrical, general household items, jewellery, dolls and simple bike repairs like punctures.
No need to book, just pop in with your item (repairers will look at one item per person per session, maybe a second if we aren’t busy). Our services are provided free of charge or by donation, with coffee, tea and cake provided while you wait.
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Wildlife Rescue 101 Online & Practical WorkshopWebsite
Why does our wildlife need our help?
Our wildlife populations face many dangers as their habitat decreases and they are forced to live closer to us. The biggest dangers are cats, dogs, cars, poisons and loss of native habitat.
When concerned members of the public find wildlife that is sick, injured or orphaned, they look to vets and wildlife volunteers to step in and help. In a future of climate change, wildlife carers and rescuers will be more important than ever.
Save Our Wildlife Foundation Inc. (SOWFI) have partnered with NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. (WIRES) to provide this this online Wildlife Rescue 101 course. Following completion of the online component we would like you to come to a 2-hour practical application workshop and consider volunteering for SOWFI as a Wildlife Rescuer or as part of our Wildlife Ambulance crew.
Wildlife 101 Practical Course Outline Are you interested in becoming a wildlife volunteer? What will you get out of it?
Learn how to rescue sick, injured or orphaned wildlife Help with research data collection Receive mentoring and further training Work with like minded peopleTopics covered:
WHS risks involved in rescuing and transporting injured wildlife, assess injuries and contain the animal without inducing further stress or trauma How to confidently handle animals, identify injuries and disease as well as minimise stress Key aspects of species identification and skills and techniques to accurately determine the species that has been rescuedAssessments:
Each module will have a range of quizzes to which the answers can be found within the theory chapters. To be deemed competent in the online component of this course, all quizzes must be completed. A total score of 75% must be achieved, multiple attempts for the quizzes will be available. A Completion Certificate will be issued at the completion of the course via the online learning portal.
An email with you login details to the online learning portal will be sent to you 3-days prior to practical workshop. Ideally, you will complete the online component prior to attending the 2-hour practical.
Requirement of a volunteer wildlife rescuer:
A current drivers licence and a car Ability to commit your time – includes leaf collection, regular milk feed schedule, cleaning enclosuresThe costs for helping sick, injured or orphaned wildlife include:
equipment such as lockable baskets, net, thick gloves petrol costs for going on rescues and driving to collect leaf a smartphone and or a computer for data collectionIf this is not for you but you still want to help we also need help with:
Volunteers to collect gum leaf for other carers Fundraising Writing for or monitoring social media Grant writing Approaching potential sponsorsPractical workshop will run from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm.
09:45am Registration.
PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 30 people max per course
Ticket sales end Wed 12th Aug 2026, 12:00 pm ACST
Course cost $35
Woorabinda Education Centre, Stirling
We hope at the end of the session you would like to commit to becoming an active member and contributing to our vision to be the leading organisation in the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector in South Australia.
Event Queries - text Bridget - 0473 173 822
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Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientistsWebsite
This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!
We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm
Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.
For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/
Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com
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Rising Tide Ceilidh - Save the Date!–
tbcFundraiser for Rising Tide - plus a really fun night of dancing, socialising, music, community
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SundayAug 16 2026AUKUS Public Enquiry - submissionsthrough
Online EventWebsiteThe AUKUS deal was conceived in secret and with deception — and continues to be shrouded in secrecy despite the incredibly high stakes and massive cost. Our government has already spent $10 billion of our taxes on US and UK shipyards at a time when much of the world is in conflict and Australians are suffering from a cost-of-living crisis.
A group of former MPs, retired military and naval officers, leading strategists and academics, human rights lawyers and union leaders are committing to an independent Public Inquiry into AUKUS. This Inquiry is coordinated by the Australian Peace and Security Forum (APSF) — ensuring it is grounded in expertise, independence, and a commitment to serious evidence-based examination.
We invite written, oral, and video submissions from Australian citizens, organisations, and those in the Pacific and wider region with an interest in the AUKUS security partnership. All views are welcome and anonymous submissions are accepted. Submissions close September 1st, 2026.
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Fungi for Function surveys - calling all citizen scientistsWebsite
This year we’re surveying the same sites again to see what seasonal differences we find, looking for 28 target species of fungi. And we would love your help!
We are looking for volunteers on the following dates at Deep Creek National Park: 🍄Sunday 9th August 10am-4pm 🍄Monday 10th August 10am-4pm 🍄Saturday 15th August 10am-4pm 🍄Sunday 16th August 10am-4pm
Participants need to watch some short training videos prior to attending, and use the iNaturalist app. Participants need to be able to walk up and down gentle slopes, move through vegetation, and get down close to the ground to observe fungi.
For more information: https://fungimap.org.au/get-involved/fungi-for-function-project/
Or contact Sophie Green at fungiforfunction@gmail.com
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Marino Repair CafeWebsite
Got an old toy, coffee grinder or bike that doesn’t work? Do you have a sentimental item that needs some love and attention? Bring it along to the Marino Repair Cafe and see if we can fix it for you.
Or just come along, connect with neighbours and enjoy a cuppa at the Brews and Views Cafe.
Re-use your old goods and save them from landfill.
If you wish to be involved as a repairer contact Mary – marymalc1@gmail.com. There are a number of skills and roles to be filled. People with various levels of electrical, general machinery, woodwork, bike, sewing and general admin experience are welcome.
WHERE: Marino Community Hall WHEN: 1pm-4pm, 3rd Sunday of every month FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/Marino-Repair-Cafe-101497065632817 marinohall.com.au/repair-cafe
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APLA Guided Walk - Rundle Park/Kadlitpina (Park 13)Website
Join us for a Guided Walk through the Park that is best-known as the site of the annual ‘Garden of Unearthly Delights’. This Park was once a despised rubbish dump and a quagmire. Learn about the huge efforts as early as the 1880’s to turn it into a much-loved outdoor venue space, as well as this Park’s role providing air raid shelters in WW2. Wear sturdy shoes for a walk of just over 1.5 km; 75 to 90 minutes duration. Children are very welcome. Dogs are also welcome, but on a lead, please.