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Events in September 2021
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AIMS@UWA Research Symposium
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AIMS@UWA Research Symposium
Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (UWA)Building 453, Ground Floor Auditorium64 FairwayCrawley,Launched in November 2020, AIMS@UWA is an alliance between UWA and AIMS to employ marine science academics jointly in areas where our goals and interests overlap, with a focus on tropical marine science. Research under this partnership emphasises applied science with impact, underpinned by fundamental environmental research. Projects will address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders having interests in the care and stewardship of tropical marine environment including industry, policy and decision makers, and local communities.
Our mission is to produce an internationally recognised cohort of emergent emerging tropical marine researchers in Western Australia, directing their work towards the protection and sustainable protection and use of our marine heritage, by integrating fundamental and applied research and by leveraging the infrastructure and research strengths of both organisations.
Our researchers and students are working on exciting projects that range from coral resilience studies to whale shark monitoring and more. At this inaugural annual research symposium, you will have the opportunity to meet the team and learn about ongoing work in tropical marine science on the west coast.
This free event is part of the Expert Series presented by the UWA Oceans Institute. For more information, visit www.oceans.uwa.edu.au
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The Inaugural John Glover Symposium: The Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot
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The Inaugural John Glover Symposium: The Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot
University ClubHackett DveCrawley,The Inaugural John Glover Symposium, organised by RSWA, together with WA Naturalists’ Club and Kwongan Foundation, on the Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot. The two day symposium will deal with geology, soils, botany, zoology and archaeology. This will be followed a field trip on Sunday.
Tickets (does not include field trip ):
RSWA members: Free
Members of WA Naturalists' Club: Free (limit 15 tickets)
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AUDRC - Resilient Cities
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AUDRC - Resilient Cities
AUDRC (Australian Urban Design Research Centre)Level 2 1002 Hay StPerth,This course builds on the Sustainability and Cities course. The rapid urbanisation of the world, particularly in development countries is leading to a focus on building settlements and cities that are “resilient”. Resilient cities can be defined as those that “are capable of withstanding severe shock without either immediate chaos or permanent deformation or rupture. Designed in advance to anticipate and recover from the impacts of natural or technological hazards, resilient cities are based on principles derived from past experience with disasters in urban areas”.
As climate change is predicted to increase the risks, impacts and shocks to cities then climate change adaptation planning must be an integral part of making cities and settlements more resilient. The course looks at the interaction between climate change adaptation and increased resilience and uses adaptation to climate change as a window into the broader task of making cities more resilient. It starts by looking at the science behind human induced climate change, its expected impacts on cities and how to assess the risk and adaptation options for reducing its impact. The course then looks at the meaning of resilient cities, summarizes the requirements and approaches for creating resilient cities and discusses the barriers and challenges of achieving this. It finishes by looking at the planning frameworks and best practice approaches for building resilient cities, using relevant case studies.
An all day Masterclass (maximum 30), with optional two workshops the following Fridays.
Masterclass Friday 10 September (all day)
Workshop 1 Friday 17 September (all day)
Workshop 2 Friday 24 September (all day)Run by Australian Urban Design Research Centre at UWA
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Doubleview Repair Cafe
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Doubleview Repair CafeDoubleview HouseCnr of Hancock St and Scarborough Beach RdDoubleview,Don't throw them in the bin - bring your broken household items along to the community-run Doubleview Repair Cafe where skilled volunteers will do their best to fix them up and give them a new lease of life. Limit of 2 items per person.
Interested in becoming a volunteer repairer? Please get in touch.
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Modern Cloth Nappy Workshop
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Modern Cloth Nappy WorkshopEast Fremantle Lawn Tennis ClubJerrat Dr, East Fremantle WA 6158Perth,Gone are the days of pins, soaking or bleaching! Modern cloth nappies are shaped, fitted, washable and reusable.
Discover modern cloth nappies and tips on how to make using them easy! Join Kam Andrews, “The Nappy Guru” for a cloth nappy workshop to learn about using and maintaining cloth nappies. Kam will demonstrate different cloth nappies available and explain the benefits of each.
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Repair Lab Cambridge
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Repair Lab Cambridge
Town of Cambridge Administration Centre1 Bold Park DveFloreat,Repair Lab is a community initiative to help people fix their belongings and save things going to landfill.
Skilled volunteers will help you with repairs of clothing, textiles, bikes, furniture, jewellery, electronics which run on batteries (below mains power), general household items. We'll have computer triage and advice on creating an eco-friendly home. If you're unsure, bring it down and we'll see what we can do!
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Worm farming (Ellenbrook)
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Worm farming (Ellenbrook)
Verdant Vista Community Garden4 Transit WayEllenbrook,We have partnered up with Verdant Vista Community Garden to offer the Worm farming workshop.
Kevin Smith from The Worm Shed presents on all aspects of worm farming and the role worms play in recycling and waste management. This is followed by a demonstration of setting up and maintaining a worm farm.
Residents and ratepayers of the City of Swan are entitled to a $115 subsidy on an advanced worm farm set-up or a $50 subsidy on 1kg of worms, both of which will be available for purchase on the day.
Repair Lab Claremont–
Repair Lab Claremont
Lake ClaremontSkilled volunteers will help you repair clothing, bikes, toys, jewellery, general household items, small furniture etc. If unsure, bring it and we'll see what we can do.
Learn some new skills!The more items we repair the better it is for the environment, we need a less wasteful world and every product given a new share of life is one less going into landfill.
Claremont area Buy Nothing groups are involved with a gifting and sharing table and will be promoting the local Lending Library run by them.
Venue: Lake Claremont near golf course via Lapsley Rd, Claremont.
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Meet the Author Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
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Meet the Author Rebecca Prince-Ruiz
Wanneroo Library3 Rocca WayWanneroo,Meet the Author of 'Plastic Free: The Inspiring Story of a Global Environmental Movement and Why It Matters' - followed by a Q&A session
Rebecca founded 'Plastic Free July' in 2011 with the goal to make a difference by changing her behaviour around single-use plastics. Plastic Free July challenge has grown to become one of the world's most impactful environmental campaigns.
As an inspirational speaker, for more than 10 years, Rebecca has captivated audiences as a speaker and panelist at conferences and events across the globe. She educates, inspires and challenges her audience to change their relationship with plastic and question our consumer culture.
She has the ability to break down how society needs to rethink our response to the waste crisis and identify the role of citizens, business and government.
Rebecca has a way of inspiring change through small steps, which in-turn can have significant results. Audiences walk away knowing they can take responsibility and actionable steps. They’re empowered to make real change – in the face of plastic pollution.
FREE - bookings essential
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CCWA's Annual Conference - A Bold Vision for WA
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CCWA's Annual Conference - A Bold Vision for WA
Bendat Community Centre36 Dodd StWembley,CCWA are excited to announce our Annual Conference for 2021 - A Bold Vision for WA: Conservation, Climate and Communities.
Join us on Friday 24 September at the Bendat Parent and Community Centre in Wembley, right next door to the beautiful Lake Monger.
Building on CCWA’s ambition plan released earlier this year, this Conference will showcase a new way of thinking that can solve environmental challenges while future-proofing our economy, creating jobs and providing a better quality of life for all West Australians.
This is an opportunity to celebrate the work of CCWA’s member groups and the opportunities for different types of action, cooperation and engagement across all sectors to strategically shift the conversation around environmental issues in WA.
Your conference ticket includes access to the full conference and exhibition, catering, entertainment and sundowner, and offsetting our emissions.
This conference is hosted by the Conservation Council of WA, the state’s peak environmental organisation representing more than one hundred environmental groups and members of the conservation community in Western Australia.
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Heading towards zero waste with Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
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Heading towards zero waste with Robyn Brown from Waste is My Resource
Kelmscott Community Garden55 River RdKelmscott,This workshop will be facilitated by Robyn Brown from Waste is my resource. Robyn is a passionate member of the local community who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to recycling, reusing and reducing your waste.
There are simple ways to significantly reduce waste that ends up in landfill and consequent damage to the environment.
Throughout the workshop you will look at:
- What is really waste?
- Conduct a waste audit
- Discuss alternative (non kerbside collection) recycling available in Perth
- Tips to reducing waste in the house and gardenTickets $10
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Recycle Right Rangers: Introductory WorkshopRegional Resource Recovery Centre350 Bannister RdCanning Vale,Come and join likeminded individuals who are passionate about creating positive, sustainable change in their community!
The Recycle Right Rangers is a volunteer group under the umbrella of the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council’s ‘Recycle Right’ Education Program working to encourage and assist residents and businesses in Western Australia to recycle, reduce their waste and live more sustainably.
Members of the Recycle Right Rangers volunteer at community events, tours, school incursions and educational workshops all over Perth. You’ll get the opportunity to join exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of waste and recycling facilities, provide feedback on the Recycle Right waste education material, attend quarterly workshops, gain a ‘Working with Children Check’ card, and receive valuable experience working with the community and school children on waste education.
The introductory workshop will include a tour of the RRRC, 'get to know you ' activities, waste education training, a presentation on the program, upcoming opportunities and all the perks of being a Ranger. Morning tea is provided.
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Earth Carer's Course
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Earth Carer's Course
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre555 Leach HighwayWinthrop,Learn practical ways to reduce waste at home and in your community!
The Earth Carers course consists of five sessions over three weeks and includes: a guided tour of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre, composting and worm farming demonstrations, learning what can be recycled in the community, and tips to encourage others to reduce waste.Session 1 - History of Waste and Waste Systems in WA
Thursday 30 September, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 2 - Tour of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre
Saturday 2 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Regional Resource Recovery Centre, Canning ValeSession 3 - Detailed Waste Sorting and Living Lightly
Thursday 7 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 4 - Home Organics
Sunday 10 October, 9.00am-12.00pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreSession 5 - Communicating the message
Thursday 14 October, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Piney Lakes Environmental Education CentreEarth Carer graduates join a community of like-minded people and help to promote waste minimisation in the local community. Be prepared to be shocked, fascinated, frustrated and inspired!