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SUMMARY:National Community Gardens Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of growing together this National Community Gardens Day\, on Sunday\, 2 November 2025! Across Australia\, community gardens are invited to open their gates to welcome visitors\, share stories\, and showcase the magic that happens when people come together to cultivate fresh food\, vibrant green spaces\, and strong connections. Whether you’re an experienced gardener\, a curious beginner\, or simply love the idea of a thriving\, sustainable community\, this is your chance to see what’s growing in your neighbourhood and be inspired by the people who make it happen. \n\n\n\nFrom hands-on workshops and garden tours to seed swaps\, children’s activities\, and shared harvest feasts\, National Community Gardens Day is a celebration of the creativity\, diversity\, and generosity that community gardening brings to our neighbourhoods. It’s a day to connect with your local growers\, learn new skills\, and discover how community gardens contribute to food security\, environmental care\, and social wellbeing. Mark your calendar\, find your local community garden here and get in touch with them to find out whats happening. Bring your friends and family\, and be part of this nationwide celebration of community\, culture\, and connection — right where the seeds of change are planted.
URL:https://communitygarden.org.au/event/national-community-gardens-day/
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Governance Policies for Thriving Not for Profits
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores essential governance policies that help not-for-profit (NFP) organisations protect themselves\, comply with regulations\, and thrive in a changing environment. The session highlights practical steps for moving from policy to practice\, ensuring your organisation’s future is safeguarded. \n\n\n\nKey topics covered: \n\n\n\n1. Governance Policies \n\n\n\n2. Financial Management \n\n\n\n3. Risk Management & Operations \n\n\n\n4. Legal & Regulatory Compliance \n\n\n\nStrong governance policies are the foundation for NFP success. By implementing and regularly reviewing these policies\, organisations can ensure compliance\, build trust\, and create a resilient future. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 5 November 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 5pm QLD/NT; 6pm NSW/VIC/ACT/TAS; WA 4pm; SA 4.30pm \n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hour \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nRegister at Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/stronger-together-governance-policies-for-thriving-not-for-profits
URL:https://communitygarden.org.au/event/stronger-together-governance-policies-for-thriving-not-for-profits/
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SUMMARY:2025 WA Community Gardens Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fabulous day at Coogee Community Hall. It’s a day to dig into inspiration\, learn and celebrate everything we adore about growing\, greening and going sustainable in our local community. Connect with passionate people and enjoy a day hosted by Community Gardens Australia. Come curious and leave blooming with ideas. \n\n\n\nWe will kick off the day with a tour of the amazing Coogee Community Garden followed by a workshop on how you can best harvest support for your community garden such as working with local government\, marketing and grants. Peg Davies will talk about Using What You’ve Got – how to reuse and recycle materials in your garden and we will end the day with a panel discussion on creating more diverse and inclusive gardens. \n\n\n\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided with the opportunity to network and connect with your fellow participants. There will also be market stalls on site to further whet your appetite. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own water bottle\, keep cup and bag for some goodies. Also as we will be heading outdoors\, dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Everyone is welcome. Fully accessible.  \n\n\n\nThe full program can be found both here and on https://communitygarden.org.au/events/. \n\n\n\nThanks to our sponsors City of Cockburn\, WaterUps\, Growing on Country\, Coogee Community Garden and PiP Magazine for their generous support.
URL:https://communitygarden.org.au/event/2025-wa-community-gardens-gathering/
LOCATION:Coogee Community Hall\, 19 Arlington Loop Coogee\, WA 6166
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SUMMARY:2025 TAS Community Gardens Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fabulous day at UTAS Inveresk Campus in Launceston with Costa Georgiardis from Gardening Australia. It’s a day to dig into inspiration\, learn and celebrate everything we adore about growing\, greening and going sustainable in our local community. Connect with passionate people and enjoy a day hosted by Costa and Community Gardens Australia. Come curious and leave blooming with ideas. \n\n\n\nWe will kick off the day with a tour of the HUGE Inveresk Community Garden with a compost demonstration by Jeff McClintock. Jo Dean will then share a presentation on her time and experiences building school and community gardens in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Lunch will be followed by a workshop on how you can best harvest support for your community garden such as working with local government\, marketing and grants. We will finish up with a panel discussion on diverse and inclusive community gardens and a Q&A with Costa. \n\n\n\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided with the opportunity to network and connect with your fellow participants. There will also be market stalls on site to further whet your appetite. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own water bottle\, keep cup and bag for some goodies. Also as we will be heading outdoors\, dress appropriately for the weather on the day. Everyone is welcome. Fully accessible.  \n\n\n\nGet tickets at Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-tas-community-gardens-gathering \n\n\n\nThanks to our sponsors University of Tasmania\, WaterUps\, Growing on Country\, and PiP Magazine for their generous support.
URL:https://communitygarden.org.au/event/2025-tas-community-gardens-gathering/
LOCATION:UTAS Inveresk Campus\, 2 Invermay Rd\, Launceston TAS 7250
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SUMMARY:Vespertine Gardens Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Vespertine Gardens Launch Party 🌱🎶 \n\n\n\nLet’s celebrate the opening of Vespertine Gardens. A newly established urban community garden.  \n\n\n\nA project led by Dandenong West community and located in the westside of Dandenong’s CBD. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n* Free No Food Waste workshops by Open Table  \n\n\n\n* Live music by local artists BJ Morriszonkle & Nero Friktschn Feuerherdt  \n\n\n\n* Roaming performance by Snuff Puppets \n\n\n\n* Story telling with Sand and Light projection by artist Anke MacLean \n\n\n\nGood food\, plant life and creativity.  \n\n\n\nFree event and all welcome.  \n\n\n\nhttps://facebook.com/events/s/vespertine-gardens-launch-part/1543326257092142
URL:https://communitygarden.org.au/event/vespertine-gardens-launch-party/
LOCATION:Vespertine Gardens\, 6 Cadle street\, Dandenong\, VIC\, 3175\, Australia
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