Mutual Support Partnerships (MSP's)

To this end, HOPE is offering your organisation the following:

• complimentary, but non-voting rights, membership; and/or
• letters of support for funding applications and/or specific projects; and/or
• promotion of your group's projects and activities; and/or
• formation of partnerships for specific projects; and/or
• website link.

If you are interested in the development of a Mutual Support Partnership with HOPE, please contact Frank Ondrus, President, on phone (07) 4639 2135 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Current Mutual Support Partnerships (MSP's):

• ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation
  The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is Australia's leading national,
  environmental organisation. It is non-profit, membership-based and is funded by
  individual Australians via their memberships, donations and workplace giving programs.
  ACF works for practical solutions to the most urgent environmental problems,
  solutions that achieve lasting political, economic and social support.
  Your support for ACF's conservation work will help ensure that future generations
  have healthy rivers, clean air, flourishing forests, unspoiled oceans and protection
  for our unique animals and plants.
  E: Click here to email the ACF via their website
  W: www.acfonline.org.au


• The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre Co-op.
  Aim: To operate a repair and re-use center which collects, repairs and resells goods diverted from the
  municipal waste stream and educate the community about waste reduction
  Bldg 34, 142 Addison Rd,
  Marrickville NSW 2204
  Ph: 02 9568 6280 Fx: 02 9564 1034
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  W: http://www.bower.org.au/


• Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC)
  The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) managed by Friends of CREEC Association Inc.
  CREEC is a community facility built by Caboolture Shire Council to provide environmental education
  in the shire. It is set on an 18 hectare reserve next to Burpengary Creek, a rare lowland
  rainforest riparian ecosystem.
  150 Rowley Road
  Burpengary QLD 4505
  Ph (07) 3888 8751
  Fax (07) 3888 3211
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  W: www.creec.org.au


• Catholic Earthcare Australia
  Catholic Earthcare Australia is an ecological agency established by the Australian Catholic
  Bishops' Conference and chaired by Bishop Christopher Toohey.
  Its mission is to help promote understanding among people that
  creation is sacred and endangered, and that the natural world needs
  protection and preservation for present and future generations yet
  unborn.
  Postal Address:
  Catholic Earthcare Australia
  Mater Dei Property
  229 Macquarie Grove Road
  Camden NSW 2570
  Phone (02) 4655 4855
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  W: http://www.catholicearthcare.org.au/


• Clean Up Australia
  Mission: Clean Up Australia’s mission is to inspire and work with communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment.
  History: In 1989 an 'average Australian bloke' had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard - Sydney Harbour. This simple idea has now become the nation's largest community-based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day.
  Some highlighted Clean Up Australia Day activities we have going on:
  Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday 7 March 2010
  Business Clean Up Day will be held on Tuesday 2 March 2010
  Schools Clean Up Day will be held on Friday 5 March 2010
  Other campaigns include:
  Clean Up Mobile Phones
  Clean Up Our Climate
  Say No To Plastic Bags
  Contact details:
  Clean Up Australia Day (Toll Free) - 1800 CUA DAY / 1800 282 329
  Clean Up Australia Ph: 02 8197 3400; Fax: 02 9251 6249
  Our postal address:
  PO Box R725, Royal Exchange NSW 1225
  Head office is located in Sydney CBD near the Rocks
  Website address: http://www.cleanup.org.au

• EcoCentre - Griffith University
  The Griffith University EcoCentre is nestled within Toohey Forest. Its bushland setting is ideal for environmental education programmes, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and training seminars. Visitors to the EcoCentre enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the forest with access
  to teaching, exhibition and conference facilities. The construction and operation of the EcoCentre follows strict eco-design principles, and features solar energy, ambient ventilation and lighting, rammed earth walls for temperature regulation, rainwater collection for greywater use, and wet composting toilets. All features reflect domestic scale environmental technologies that can be used in the family home. Education Queensland's Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre operates from within the EcoCentre and provides environmental education programmes and
  activities for schools and students from prep to year 12.
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  W: http://www.griffith.edu.au/environment-planning-architecture/ecocentre


• Eddie Dowd – Eco Hero Series
  Eddie Dowd is a writer with an unusual past who writes on the subjects of social justice and self development. He is also a writer of books for children and young adults. His Eco Hero series of stories, illustrated by Michaela Blassnig, is a series of 10 storybooks which help kids to discover a happy, healthy future through fun and engaging storytelling. These books are designed to inspire young minds over a wide range of topics, from Protecting Waterways to Green Energy and Transportation. The books are available from the Eco Hero Publishing website, whose motto is “Sustainability through Storytelling.” In addition to providing details of the books and facilities for purchasing them online, the website includes children's games and access to the Eco Hero newsletter.
  Eco Hero Website: http://ecohero.com.au/
  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Personal Website: http://www.eddiedowd.com/


• Friends of the Earth (Brisbane)
  Friends of the Earth (Brisbane)Friends of the Earth (Brisbane) is a community based social change
  co-operative working on local, regional, national and international issues. We are working towards
  the creation of an ecologically sustainable and socially just society through community action.
  Currently, Friends of the Earth Brisbane's major campaigns are Climate Justice, Anti-nuclear,
  Six Degrees (working towards a coal-free Queensland), and Agrofuels. We are a volunteer-based organisation,
  and our work only continues through the generous donations of time and money from our members. If you're
  interested in becoming involved or would like more information on our work,
  please contact us on ph (07) 3846 5793, fax (07) 3846 4791 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to the website: http://www.brisbane.foe.org.au/
  Alternatively, our campaign contacts are:
  Climate Justice: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Anti-nuclear: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Six Degrees: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Agrofuels: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Information for Action


• Friends of Felton
  www.friendsoffelton.blogspot.com Friends of Felton Inc. was established in February 2008. Our mission is clear: To stop Ambre Energy's so-called Felton 'Clean Coal' Project, and defend the Darling Downs from mining. Simply put, it would be hard to imagine a project with more harmful impact on farmland, the environment, and the community. Friends of Felton Inc oppose this proposal for a variety of reasons including the effects on the immediate and further surrounding areas, including groundwater, air and noise pollution, increased traffic, light pollution, and very importantly the loss of prime farmland and the effect on endangered species and ecosystems.
  The Felton area is home to thriving broadacre agriculture and more recently irrigated horticulture, as well as a strong community. Agriculture in the area is essentially mixed farming, with significant quantities of cropping (winter and summer), horticultural, dairying and grazing production.
  A survey was conducted by Friends of Felton Inc for the 2007-2008 production period. The summer-grown produce within a 10km radius from the proposed mine was 23,755 tonnes or 76% of total crop production, and included sorghum, corn, sunflowers, millet, mungbeans and soybeans, while wheat, barley, chickpeas, canola, canary and oats were grown through the winter totalling 7,450 tonnes or 24% of total crop production.
  Horticultural production over the period was dominated by lettuce-growing, with approximately 4 million lettuce heads produced, while some 320 tonnes of onions and 150 tonnes of organic mixed vegetables were also grown. Animal products included 4.3 million litres of milk, 18,280 tonnes of beef, 1,540 tonnes of pork, 2 tonnes of mohair and 0.2 tonnes of wool, and apiarists produced 10 tonnes of honey. Additional enterprises include horse breeding, with almost 1300 horses in the area, and chicken and egg production.
  The Felton issue has become a ‘test case’, being the furthest advanced mining project on prime farmland. If Friends of Felton Inc are successful in the campaign, it would set a valuable precedent which would help to protect other threatened areas such as the Haystack and Jimbour Plains. If we lose, it will be very hard to stop mining proceeding right across the Eastern Darling Downs, and into the suburbs of Toowoomba.
  Friends of Felton Inc have been fundraising in order to employ experts to assist in the response to the Environmental Impact Statement, which is expected to be released early next year. At the same time efforts to gain publicity for the cause will continue.
  The studies for which fundraising has been required include hydrology, social impact, flora and fauna, renewable energy, land rehabilitation and cultural heritage. Friends of Felton Inc have been granted an extension to put forward a submission in reply, once Ambre Energy's EIS is published.
  Friends of Felton Inc would be very grateful for any donations towards their fundraising. If interested, please contact any of the committee members above for details for donations. Thank you very much. President Rob McCreath Prestbury Southbrook 4363


• Friends of South East Queensland
  Friends of SEQ operates both proactively and reactively in roles including facilitating
  an informed community, appreciating our culture, developing policy with analyses,
  evaluating against sustainability indicators and international regional comparisons,
  providing a watchdog for government policy implementation, and taking third party
  action on behalf of citizens on regional issues.
  Ph (07) 3345 1800, fax (07) 3348 1700
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  W: http://www.envirobusiness.org/FOSEQ/


• Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council Assoc. Inc.
  Gecko is the peak regional environment group, a non-profit, non-party-political, volunteer organisation. Mission Statement: "To promote, protect, conserve and restore the natural environment and improve the sustainability of the built environment of the entire Gold Coast region"
  What is Gecko?
  Gecko - Gold Coast and Hinterland Environment Council is a collection of remarkable people who join together to use their talents, skills and knowledge to care for our planet and its entire species. Gecko formed in 1989 from a coalition of local conservation organizations. It is a not-for-profit, non-party-political volunteer organisation which is situated in Gecko House on Currumbin Creek. Gecko members are volunteers and the organisation is managed by an elected Management Committee. Gecko is recognised as the peak regional environmental organisation by all three levels of Government. Gecko comprises advocates for the environment, artists, bush regenerators, librarians, researchers, lobbyists, writers, builders, people good with figures and money, people who can educate, people who network, people who sit on committees, people who interact with politicians and the media and most of all people who like people.
  In 2010 Gecko members are involved in a range of activities, including: - Launching a new website – OUT NOW! See www.gecko.org.au
  - Youth Earth Network - a group of young people interested and active in a variety of environmental activities throughout the community
  - 'Healthy Planet' projects - focusing on reducing carbon pollution and mitigating climate change in homes, in organisations, and throughout the general community
  - GeckoEd – providing quality environmental education to schools and the community
  - Campaigns such as saving the Gold Coast's koalas, removal of shark nets, protection of local National Parks, transport issues, sustainable housing, water management...
  - Bush regeneration at Nicoll Scrub, Elanora Wetlands and Tarrabora Reserve
  - Events including Environmental Awards, Clean Up Australia Day, Green Day Out festival, and a Gecko stall presence at other events
  - Guest Speakers on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm.
  - Submissions to government and consulting on current issues, e.g. the Draft Queensland Government Coastal Management Plan
  - A monthly e-newsletter and an environmental library / resource centre open to all
  - Finding and applying for grants to continue our work
  General Meetings are at 6.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Gecko House. New members/volunteers are very welcome. We have a niche for you whatever your interest.
  E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: www.gecko.org.au


• The Global Learning centre is a not for profit, community organisation providing professional support and resources to Teachers, Student-Teachers and the general public. The Global Learning Centre aims to promote understanding of people's shared responsibilities
  for developing more peaceful, just and ecologically sustainable communities in our world.
  E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: http://www.glc.edu.au/


• Greenpeace -International Greenpeace is an independent,campaigning organisation which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and to force the solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. Greenpeace's goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. Visit www.greenpeace.org/international_en


• Information for Action
  a) Minimise the harmful effects of people on ecosystems by generating greater awareness and commitment to environmental
  change in our global community..
  b) Gather information and conduct research on a wide range of environmental issues.
  c) Publish, communicate and disseminate ideas and information on the state of the earth's environment and on how changes to
  the environment affect human health and quality of life through web sites, e-mails, newsletters, meetings, seminars and conferences.
  d) Encourage links with other relevant bodies to exchange information and details of activities.
  e) Promote and facilitate direct and indirect action by providing resources and information from its database.
  f) Develop a multimedia environmental entertainment-education package aimed at all people, but especially young people, which
  will focus on the environmental problems and recommend solutions both in terms of individual action and political legislation.
  g) Contribute to the conservation, environment and health plans, policies and programs of government, industry associations,
  institutions and other bodies.
  h) Encourage the exchange of information between environmentalists on activities, research, teaching programs, publications,
  organisations and plans relating to sustainable development.
  i) Transform capitalism from a growth-oriented system to a sustainable one.
  Information for Action - PO Box 245, North Perth, WA 6906, Australia
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  Tel: +61 8 9444 7822
  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Web http://www.informaction.org


• Koala Action Pine Rivers Inc For general enquiries or the provision of koala education and awareness presentations go to the website: http://koalas.kumbartcho.org.au/ You can also contact Vanda Grabowski on 5438 7537 or 0407 101 837 or email her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


• LEAD - Lead Education and Abatement Design Group
  The LEAD Group is a non-profit community group, set up in 1991 by parents of lead poisoned children and individuals who were appalled at the government's lack of services to address the needs of children affected by lead, and lack of a comprehensive strategy to prevent this most common environmental health problem.
  E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: http://www.lead.org.au/


• Make Poverty History – Every Minute Counts.
  Make Poverty History is a campaign committed to raising awareness of global poverty and related issues and pressuring governments into achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals to halve global poverty by 2015. Although it is a secular campaign, it is supported by a coalition of more than 70 aid and development organisations, community and faith-based groups. In Australia, it works in partnership with Micah Challenge and the Global Call For Action Against Poverty.
  
  The campaign has played a leading role in achieving federal government policy commitments to increase aid levels, significantly increase the percentage of the aid budget to NGO and civil society programs, and ensuring aid programming is measured against the UN Millenium Development Goals and reported to the Federal Parliament.
  
  The Make Poverty History campaign is not a fundraising campaign. Anyone wishing to make a financial contribution to help end global poverty should give to the existing poverty-alleviating programs of the member organizations.
  
  The campaign website contains a wide variety of materials including an e-newsletter, a blog, videos, brochures and links to a range of educational resources targeted predominantly at young people, students and teachers including:
  • An activity kit for students to help explore the importance of basic education and the effects of global poverty.
  • A guide to visiting Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister.
  • A guide to writing letters to Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister.
  • Simulation Games and Activities for teachers and student groups.
  • Publications relating to the UN Millennium Development Goals.
  • Links to on-line communities and forums for youth who share a concern for issues such as child exploitation, unfair trade, HIV/AIDS and global poverty.

  There are also facilities for individuals, other NGOs, churches, organisations or groups to join the campaign and become members of Make Poverty History.
  
  Website: http://www.makepovertyhistory.com.au
  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Phone: (03) 9251 5290



• The Meter Man - Meters for Modern Farmers
  Meters for Modern Farmers is an online store providing a wide range of agricultural measuring instruments, test kits, accessories, books and videos covering the areas of Plant/Crop Health, Soil Health, Climatic Conditions and Crop Quality. The store is run by David von Pein (The Meter Man) and his wife Elaine. David is a retired farmer and as a result of his practical experience in farming problems, is able to offer personal advice to customers on the products they sell, ensuring "they get the right meter for the job." The site also includes an Events Page listing Workshops & Training Events for the Agricultural Industry.
  Address: PO Box 7964, Toowoomba South QLD 4350
  Website: http://www.themeterman.com.au/
  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  Phone: (07) 4635 7065
  Fax: (07) 4635 7784
  Mobile: 0428 987 117


• Myall Park Botanic Garden (MPBG Ltd)
  A historic garden in 132 ha bush setting. Australian plants from arid, semi-arid and dry sub-tropical zones. 4 km drive circuit criss-crossed with walking trails, interpretive signs and brochures. Accommodation in garden that is perfect for botanists, gardeners, bird watchers, photographers & artists.
  PO Box 22, Glenmorgan QLD 4423
  C/o Dorinda Schwennesen "Pailaway", Yuleba QLD 4427
  Ph/fax 07) 4623 5295
  Bookings - Caretaker, ph (07) 4665 6855
  Working Bees - Gillian Kidd, ph (07) 46630720; "Green Hills, Meandarra QLD 4422
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  W: http://www.myallparkbotanicgarden.org.au/


• PSF - Packaging Stewardship Forum
  The Packaging Stewardship Forum (PSF) works with partners across Australia to increase the resource recovery of food and beverage post-consumer packaging and reduce littering.
  The PSF was established in May 2006 as a forum of the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC). The forum continues to deliver a range of programs established over the past three decades by its predecessor, the former Beverage Industry Environment Council (BIEC). It also advocates and promotes new ways of approaching the management of post consumer food and beverage packaging and its recovery.
  The PSF achieves this by partnering with others on projects which focus on delivering real outcomes to increase resource recovery and reduce litter.
  Our partnerships are critical to achieving this end. We know that our achievements would not be possible without the active involvement of community groups, local government, state government, private industry and associations.
  Website: http://www.afgc.org.au/psf


• Qld Bushfood Association
  The Queensland Bushfood Association (QBA) was established in April 2000. Our aim is the enjoyment of bushfood, and sharing our dreams, knowledge, planting, growing, harvesting, using and, of course, eating bushfood.
  Interim Chair - Doug Brownlow
  Ph (07) 3289 1245
  E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: www.qldbushfood.com


• Qld Earth Charter Committee
  Mobile: 0413 051 679
  E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it W: http://www.earthcharter.org.au/


• Reverse Garbage Co-op Ltd (Brisbane)
  Reverse Garbage was created to help make industrial discards available at low cost
  for creative use in the Brisbane community. We operate a large retail warehouse at
  296 Montague Road, West End. We collect a truckload of materials every weekday,
  there's always something new in the warehouse.
  296 Montague Rd West End; PO Box 5626
  WEST END, QLD 4101
  Ph (07) 3844 9744; Fax (07) 3844 6905
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  W: www.reversegarbage.com.au


• "The Self-Sufficiency Shoppe"
  Its philosophies include: To promote the virtues of self-sufficiency by encouraging people to become
  more self-reliant and resourceful and therefore, less dependent upon 'consumerism' (mass production,
  commercialism and profits). Not only does this new found independence promote a more natural and
  healthy lifestyle but also helps uncover more economical ways for living.
  To encourage environmental awareness in day-to-day living, including incorporating recycling.
  All for the sake of our precious planet.
  To rekindle basic survival skills - many of which have been lost amid the 'rush' for progress - and
  restore a sense of security and control over our lives and financial circumstances.
  Newsletter - Catalogue
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  W: http://theshoppe.com.au/


• Surfrider Foundation is a not for profit organisation dedicated to the protection
  and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people.
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  Visit us at http://www.surfrider.org.au/


• Ten by 10 Project The Port Pirie Smelter along with the wider community, is facing one of its most difficult challenges, that is to reduce Lead Contamination in Port Pirie, a significant environmental and health issue that impacts on both the Smelter and the community of Port Pirie.
  In recognition of this, the Port Pirie Smelter has joined forces with various stakeholders to establish key partnerships aimed at delivering initiatives to reduce lead in blood levels present in the Port Pirie community.
  As an indication of it's commitment, the Port Pirie Smelter has set a goal to ensure at least 95% of children 0 - 4 years have a blood lead level of less than 10 µg/dL by the end of 2010, or the ten by 10 Project as it is has become known.
  Visit http://www.tenby10.com/Index (08) 8638 1330, Nyrstar Port Pirie, PO Box 219, Port Pirie SA 5540


• Toowoomba Bicycle Users Group (Toowoomba BUG)
  - promoting Car Free Days
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• Toowoomba Community Organic Garden Association Inc.
  (formerly Darling Downs Natural Growers Group (DDNGG) Inc)
  PO Box 6153, Toowoomba West QLD 4350
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  W: http://toga.org.au/