2023 Proposed and Planned Projects, Events and Activities
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2023 Proposed and Planned Activities
- Projects current and proposed
- 2023 Qld Womens Week project Acknowledging and Celebrating the contribution that women of the Darling Downs have made and are making to the Protection and Conservation of our Environment ->Grant application successful. Project officially kicks off on 1 January 2023
- Nest boxes for birds and other animals such possums (grant application submitted to Qld GCBF). -> If grant is successful, the Toowoomba West Mens Shed will be contracted to build 150 nest boxes which HOPE will distribute free-of-charge to landcare groups and others throughout the Toowoomba region
- Provision of free drone fly-overs: Friends of the Escarpment Parks (FEP)Toowoomba Park Care groups and Redwood Park re Cats Claw Creeper infestation; Dingo Mountain Reserve (Crows Nest); and Coalbank Road Reserve (Coalbank) -> probably in January 2023
- Proposed Weeds Forum at USQ Toowoomba Campus in March 2023
- Proposed special edition of newsletter showcasing State & Territory Conservation Councils
2023 promises to be another busy year for HOPE with ongoing commitment to:
- support our Alliance/Partner organisations;
- support, promote and/or participate in UN Environmental Observance events; and
- support initiatives such as the Earth Charter in Action - Powering a global movement and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
We are also committed to supporting:
- issues such as Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Threatened Species Development
- publication of Special Reports on:
- Food Security (now being handled by Georgia Eastment)
- Water Security (to be released shortly)
- Circular Economy (now being handled by Mert Kul)
HOPE will also be seeking grant funding for the:
- development and publication of Waste Minimisation brochure

Meeting Schedule
Committee Meetings
Date | Meeting |
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11 February 2023 | 2nd Ordinary MeetingFood for thought What does the future of HOPE look like? |
10 June 2023 | 3rd Ordinary Meeting |
9 September 2023 | 4th Ordinary Meeting |
11 November 2023 | Annual General Meeting (AGM) and 1st Ordinary Meeting for 2023-2024 |
