Responding to the climate and ecological crises requires a joint effort, with all hands on deck. You can get involved in Glen Eira in many ways, from raising your voice to push for change, to joining local groups and programs or taking action through schools and other organisations.
Take action in the community
Free workshops and other events
Together with our partners, we run regular sustainability, climate action and gardening events, including skills-based workshops and community planting days. Sign up for our Sustainability Newsletter to stay up to date.
Sustainability Champions
Our annual 10-week Sustainability Champions program offers training and support to help you create change and deliver local environmental projects.
Local community groups
Do you want to join with others to care for our environment? Glen Eira is home to many sustainability community groups that welcome new volunteers and work on a range of issues, from litter clean-ups to biodiversity initiatives to climate advocacy, and more.
Sustainability in schools and children’s centres
There are a range of educational resources and related assistance available to support local schools to take climate action and embed sustainability into their curriculum and operations.
Plastic free initiatives
Run sustainable events using our plastic free event guide and be inspired by the businesses who reduced and replaced single-use plastic items with reusable or compostable alternatives as part of Plastic Free Elsternwick.
Sustainability Advisory Committee
Our Sustainability Advisory Committee is made up of community members who provide advice to Council in relation to the climate emergency, energy, circular economy, water and biodiversity.
