Summary of carry-forward and proposed projects, etc. for 2024
Carried forward grant applications
- Qld GCBF: Nest Boxes Project – for birds and other tree animals -> Grant acquitted on 16/02/24
- Australian Communities Foundation (ACF): Laptop (reactivated Sept 2023) – awaiting approval
- Federal Volunteer Grant program: 2 laptops -> Unsuccessful, 18 Jan 2024
Queensland Community Foundation (QCF): Website upgrade->Unsuccessful 25/03/2024
Projects – current and proposed
- Current projects, etc.
o Toowoomba screening of Climate Changers documentary on Wednesday, 1st May 2024
-> Flyer 1 – Climate Changers screening, 1 May 24.pdf
o April 2024 – Research project: We have secured a Southern Cross University (SCU) Student Field Placement to assist us in compiling a report on Greenwashing.
o Special Report on Food Security — Fiona Berry – Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) -> on hold until further notice
o Special Report on Circular Economy – now being handled by Callum Fisher (as of 14/02/24)
o Feature Article – Death by a Thousand Cuts (by Charmaine Turnbull) ->Completed Feb 2024
o Commission from Biodynamic Agriculture Australia (BAA) Ltd to develop promotional material consisting of a “booklet of profiles” and a series of podcasts -> Completed Dec 2023
-> Issues with ‘podcast’ material raised by BAA staff has been addressed by Andrew (10/02/24)
o Website hosting transfer; and conversion of content to WordPress (being undertaken by Communications & Computers Support (CCS), Toowoomba) -> Completed Jan 2024
o To develop and publish a booklet on “Stories of Menfolk Environmental Champions of Our Region” who have made, and are making, to the Protection and Conservation of our Environment.
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- Submitted online grant applications to:
- Toowoomba Regional Council’s Environment Program (16/02/24) -> Unsuccessful 19/02/24
- Brisbane Airport’s Community Giving Fund (16/02/24)
- Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Support Program (20/02/24) -> Unsuccessful (04/04/24)
- Submitted online grant applications to:
o Provide an information display at this year’s Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) on Sunday 2 June 2024
- Sundry project proposals
o Provision of free drone fly-overs: Friends of the Escarpment Parks (FEP)Toowoomba – Duggan Park and Redwood Park re Cats Claw Creeper infestation; and Coalbank Road Reserve (Coalbank)
— Develop a storyboard for each site. Awaiting availability of drone operator.
o Renew Toowoomba has invited us to assist them in their Community Partners (rewiringaustralia.org)
— awaiting more information from Renew Toowoomba
o Partnership with Ros Darracott, Associate Professor (Social Work and Human Services), UniSQ re: Eco-Social initiatives (see list elsewhere)
— awaiting further contact from Ros Darracott
- Other business (sequence of items is somewhat fluid)
o HOPE’s existing Partnership/Alliance program
o Q. Are current participants still interested in supporting this program?
o Q. Should we invite other agencies to join the program?
o Explore role of ‘Queensland Community Alliance’ to see if they complement HOPE’s Charter
-> Write to existing partner/alliance members to confirm their involvement
Committee Meetings
- 10 February 2024 – Ordinary Meeting
- 8 June 2024 – Ordinary Meeting
- 14 September 2024 – Ordinary Meeting
- 9 November 2024 – Annual General Meeting;
– followed by 1st Ordinary Meeting of 2024-2025 Management Committee