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Conservation Council ecoACTivist Appeal 
For the last 30 years, the Conservation Council has been the voice for your local environment. We have spoken out against dangerous climate change, campaigned for the protection of endangered grasslands and woodlands, and protected the Naas Valley from damming. We are proud of what we do. However, we urgently need your support to continue our work Just as the realities of the global financial crisis become more and more apparent so does the need to protect your local environment. As a small, grassroots not-for profit organisation, we need your commitment now more than ever. As government budgets tighten, we cannot rely upon previous levels of funding support. Make your voice count today and become a Conservation Council ecoACTivist by making a regular monthly gift. Becoming an ecoACTivist is an extremely effective way to support the Conservation Council. The Council is the peak environmental NGO for the ACT, comprising some 30+ member groups, and is managed by a Board of expert and committed people. As a Conservation Council ecoACTivist you will also receive:
• Discounts to all major Conservation Council events, including the Annual Dinner
• Personalised invitations to Conservation Council events; eg environmental fora and staff presentations
• A copy of the Council’s e-bulletin and quarterly newsletter, Sustainable Times.
• A copy of the Conservation Council Annual Report
• Access to information, events and discounts on services and products provided by ACT businesses
• Advice on how to improve your own personal ecological and carbon footprint We also appreciate one-off donations. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. To donote please visit www.consact.org.au or click here
To donate online via the Our Community website please click here For more information please contact communications(at)consact.org.au or call 02 6229 3200
Employment at the Conservation Council 1. Communications and Development Officer An exciting opportunity exists to join the peak environment group in Canberra. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to support our organisation in the key areas of fundraising, communications and events management.
You will play a central role in helping to grow this organisation This will be full-time (37.5 hours per week) position for 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension. Salary at $ 55,000 (plus super) To apply for this position please provide:
• A resume outlining your relevant work experience
• A separate document addressing the 11 selection criteria outlining experience/skills supported by examples To download the position description and selection criteria click here Please note only applicants who address the selection criteria will be considered. Please send applications to: communications(at)consact.org.au Applications close date 5pm Friday 5 June
2. Administrative Officer – Part-time (1.5 days/week)
Australian Environment Network
The Australian Environment Network is a network of Australian nongovernment environmental organisations. We seek a person with proven organisational and administrative skills to manage communication and consultation services between the AEN membership and the Australian Government. Experience in maintaining databases and website content is preferable. Salary range up to $53,014 per annum, pro-rata plus superannuation. Initial appointment is for 9 months, based in Canberra, with possible annual extension subject to Australian government funding. To download the position description click here Please send applications to communications(at)consact.org.au Applications close date 5pm Friday 5 June For further information about either of these positions please contact Robyn Vance on communications(at)consact.org.au or 02 6229 3200 or visit www.consact.org.au
Campaign updates: 1. ACTNow: R, R, R! Thank you to all those who came to the CSIRO's Discovery Centre on the 20th of May for the Nature and Society Forum’s meeting on What is replacing 'No Waste 2010'. The ACTNow project officer was part of a panel including Dr Maxine Cooper (ACT Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability) and Geoff Cary (Zero Waste Australia). There was lots of interesting and passionate discussion on this significant local topic. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…… if not you, who? Held on the 25th of May, this public talk by the ACTNow project officer and Simone Annis (O’Connor Cooperative School parent and waste expert) on waste reduction and recycling at home was a real success. There were so many questions we ran well over-time! Thank you to Inner North SEE-Change and the O’Connor Cooperative School’s Green Team for organising this event and all the interested people who came along. ACTNow Waste Network
Network member Design1 organised a sustainable design event held on the 28th of May. This fantastic event enabled ACT businesses to receive practical advice from industry experts on how to run a more environmentally conscious design studio. ATTENTION BUSINESSES: Are you interested in or already doing great things to reduce consumption and improve waste management through re-use, recycling and/or composting?? Then the ACTNow Waste Network is for you!
Contact: ACTNow Project Officer actnow(at)consact.org.au or 6229 3203
2. ACTotherWISE 
ACT otherWISE in conjunction with St Francis Xavier College is hosting a FREE Sustainable Careers Expo this Thursday 4th June from 4 till 9pm. The Expo, which has been organised for youth by youth, will be launched by Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury and will show that our economy and environment can be linked in a positive way. The expo will bring together tertiary course providers, businesses, government departments, advocacy and volunteer organisations for young people to find out the options available to them to secure the future of their jobs and their world. The education, arts, advocacy, natural resource management, engineering, finance, and solar industries plus more will all be represented. There will be talks, activities, and prizes including a 5 day conservation holiday. WHAT: Sustainable Careers Expo
WHEN: Thursday, 4th June 2009, 4pm – 9pm
WHERE: Saint Francis Xavier College, Barnard Circuit, Florey, ACT. For more information please contact otherwise(at)consact.org.au or 6229 3211 This project is supported by ACT otherWISE and sponsored by NRM Jobs, ActewAGL GreenChoice, Saint Francis Xavier College and UnionsACT. ACT otherWISE is supported by the ACT Government under the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program. Building tour of Australian Ethical Investments 6* building – first in Canberra
When: Tuesday 14th July, 4.30 pm
Where: Block E, Trevor Pearcey House
Traeger Court
34 Thynne Street
Bruce Learn about how they went about retrofitting, the challenges and the benefits. This building has windows that open, a weather station, lots of natural light.......sounds like a great space to work in and its green.- Come along to learn more. A car will be leaving the conservation Council at around 4.10 – email otherwise(at)consact.org.au if you want a ride otherwise meet us there.
3. Gungahlin Engagement Project Sustainable Living Workshop - Low-maintenance Gardening Workshop The Conservation Council's second Sustainable Living Workshop, held in conjunction with Forde, is on Low-maintenance Gardening. It's the perfect workshop for those of us who want a beautiful garden but don't have the time (or the skills!) to devote a lot of time to it.
When: June 20, 10am – 12 noon
Venue: Heritage Park, Forde
FREE To register, call the Conservation Council on 6229 3204 or email bushcare(at)consact.org.au
Events If your organisation has an event coming up please email it through to communications(at)consact.org.au with subject of the email ‘E-Bulletin Event’
1. National Climate Emergency Rally and World Environment Festival Who: Climate Action Canberra
What: Festival and Rally with special video link speaker Al Gore
When: Saturday 13 June, 1pm
Where: Garema Place, Civic Climate Action Canberra in conjunction with Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, The Wilderness Society and a host of Climate Action Groups around the country has determined to make Saturday, 13 June a major day of action on environmental concerns, principally around the issue of Climate Change. Volunteers are needed! For more information about supporting this event please Contact Geoff Lazarus, CAC, geofflazarus(at)aol.com , 0419 369 206
2. Public Workshop - Carbon Trading
Who: The Australia Institute
When: Tuesday 16 June ,10.30–12.30pm
Where: APCD Theatre 1, Hedley Bull Building, Australian National University
Poverty and sustainability in developing countries – The impact of international trade in carbon
Hear from three leading commentators about the ethical, economic and environmental consequences for developing countries under the Government’s proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Workshop hosted by The Australia South Asia Research Centre, Australian National University and The Australia Institute
Speakers: - Dr Richard Denniss, The Australia Institute
- Professor Raghbendra Jha, Australia South Asia Research Centre, Australian National University
- Andrew Macintosh, Centre for Climate Law and Policy, Australian National University
3. Youth Forum
Who: Children & Young People Commissioner
When: 4-6pm, Thursday 18 June
Where: Canberra Museum & Gallery, corner of London Circuit & Civic Square (opposite the Legislative Assembly)
Open meeting for Young People to discuss Environment and Sustainability issues
Are you aged under 25?
Do you have something to say about environmental and sustainability issues?
We want to hear what you have to say.
The Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment and the Children & Young People Commissioner are hosting a youth forum:
Food and drink will be provided
Please RSVP by 11 June (so we can make sure we order enough food!) Phone 6207 2626 or email envcomm(at)act.gov.au
Maxine, the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment and Alasdair, the Children & Young People Commissioner, will be there to listen to what you have to say.
4. Climate Change, Our Future, Our Choice Exhibition
Who: Australian Museum, Sydney
What: Whether you’re confused about climate change or just want the latest information, this new exhibition is for you!
Where: 6 College Street, Sydney NSW
When: 2 May- 16 August
More information: www.australianmuseum.net.au
Awards 1. 2009 ACT Landcare Awards Nominations are now open for the 2009 ACT Landcare Awards. There are eleven award categories for the ACT. For details on each category, go to www.actlandcare.org.au or www.landcareheroes.com to download an information brochure. What are the Awards for?
The awards are for recognising and rewarding individuals and groups who are doing good things for the environment. This could be someone who's been quietly volunteering, school or youth groups who have been learning about and doing things for the environment, a young person who's been raising awareness about the environment, or a group of committed citizens who are improving the environment in their community. There are also categories to suit farmers, governments and businesses. Winners of each state will compete in the National Landcare Awards in 2010. Who should apply?
Anyone in the ACT and surrounding region who is actively improving the ACT environment or raising awareness about the environment. You can either nominate yourself or nominate groups or individuals you know. Information brochures and nomination forms are available from www.actlandcare.org.au or www.landcareheroes.com. Each category has different judging criteria, so make sure you address the criteria for the award/s you want to apply for. You can nominate for more than one award. The closing date for nominations is the 10th July 2009. Award Ceremony
The winners of the Awards will be announced at an award Ceremony during Landcare Week in September.
People's Choice Awards
This year is the first year that Landcare has the People's Choice Awards where the people get to choose one winner out of all the finalists. Voting will be on www.landcareheroes.com after the nominations close so make sure you tell people you know about your nomination. More information?
For more information contact Esther Duffy on 6205 2913, email esther.duffy(at)act.gov.au or visit www.actlandcare.org.au or www.landcareheroes.com
2. ACT Sustainable Cities Awards 2009 The ACT Sustainable Cities Awards 2009 are now open for entries. The Awards are an opportunity for individuals, groups and businesses to have their environmental projects acknowledged and celebrated. There are Awards for 9 separate categories and an overall winner Award. These awards have helped promote the local environmental achievements of dozens of community, business and territory government participants. Previous winners that went on to represent the ACT at the national awards include ANU Sliver Cells in 2006, Australian Ethical Investments for Trevor Pearcey House 2007 and TravelSmart Belconnen by Territory and Municipal Services in 2008 Entries close: Friday 19 June 2009 Awards Presentation: Wednesday 1 July 2009 For more information on how to enter please contact Alison Ross on alison.ross(at)communicationlink.com.au
3. 2009 Women of Spirit Award Nominations are now open for the 2009 Lifeline Women of Spirit Award. The Women of Spirit Award provides an opportunity for women to be recognised for building opportunity from adversity. Do you know a woman who has been through adversity and subsequently flourished? For nomination forms or further information, please contact the Lifeline Canberra office on 6247 0655 or visit www.act.lifeline.org.au Nominations close Friday 5th June 2009
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