Wanting to stand for the next executive?

Wanting to stand for the next executive?

Wanting to stand for the next executive? Words of wisdom from the current officeholders. The AGM will be coming up in May so we thought it timely to interview all 4 office-bearers about their roles so that others wishing to stand for the executive have a good...
Choosing a community garden

Choosing a community garden

Choosing a community garden Recently a woman came to the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden researching our garden and others to find a garden that was a good fit for her. Not many people do this but it is essential that prospective members understand that no two...
Banyule Urban Food Strategy

Banyule Urban Food Strategy

Banyule Urban Food Strategy Ensuring our food future I think most of us take access to healthy, nutritious food for granted. We might be surprised to know that this is not the case for significant numbers of families in Banyule. In my interview with Kate Farrelly of...
Interview with Kate Farrelly of BANSIC

Interview with Kate Farrelly of BANSIC

Interview with Kate Farrelly of BANSIC I had the opportunity to interview Kate Farrelly, who leads the team at BANSIC. Kate is the Volunteer Manager. P: Kate, what is BANSIC? K: BANSIC stands for Banyule Support and Information Centre. We are an emergency relief...
Volunteering in crisis!

Volunteering in crisis!

Volunteering in crisis! There has been growing concern among Banyule charities and groups who rely on volunteers, about the downturn in volunteering since the beginning of COVID-19 and more particularly, the lack of bounce-back this year. This led me to research what...