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Fixing things – John Hillel, Repair Cafe Volunteer
By Natalie Farrell The St Kilda Repair Cafe stands proudly among a global network of over a thousand repair cafes affiliated with the Repair Cafe Foundation. Community members who visit the Repair Cafe bring in their broken or damaged items and volunteers contribute their time and expertise to provide cost-free repairs. In 2017, John Hillel, in […]
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Wetlands, wildlife, sitspots – and their flow-on thoughts
Words by Pascale Jacq (EcoCentre Educator) and photos by Tania Spława-Neyman The EcoCentre’s Wetlands and Wildlife community events were part of the vibrant Nairm Catchment Care Calendar funded by Melbourne Water in 2023. The project included six community events, and seven programs tailored for different schools and for recently arrived migrants studying English. Every experience […]
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Being among the Beachkeepers
After what felt like a decade in COVID lockdowns, I was looking for something to do to feel connected back into society again. I signed up to volunteer with the Beachkeepers to do some weeding and planting on the beach. I figured that was perfect – I had gotten really into houseplants during the lockdowns […]
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National Volunteer Week Stories: Stephen Cramond, a valiant Volunteer Engagement Officer
By Natalie Farrell This is the story of one of our dedicated Volunteer Engagement Officers (VEO), Stephen Cramond. The VEO role serves as the face of the EcoCentre, placing volunteers at the forefront of the EcoCentre. Stephen has been a part of the VEO team for nearly a year, but his journey with the EcoCentre spans […]
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