
Stories From
Our Community
Go behind the scenes at the Community Toolbox
Hear about the challenges and memorable moments running the Community Toolbox
Dingoes: Heart of the High Country
SEE Change Gungahlin were joined by PHD candidate James Vandersteen, to learn all about dingoes and what we can do to protect them.
Frog Saunas
SEE Change Gungahlin were lucky enough to learn about frog saunas and how they are saving frogs from deadly infections, with guest speaker conservation biologist Dr. Anthony Waddle.
The Flying Foxes of Commonwealth Park
Flying foxes are important pollinators and have interesting social lives. We gathered interested community members to learn more about this important species and observe the bat colony at Commonwealth Park.
Twilight Walk in Mulligans Flat
We walked through Mulligan’s Flat with our flashlights, hoping to spot the eastern quoll, all while learning more about this endangered species.
Waste No Food
Household food waste is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Tackling food waste is something we can all do for the climate.
Protocol for Pathways: Making Footpaths More User-Friendly
What can we do to make our paths and streets more user friendly, safe and accessible?
Future? Tense!
Rod discusses the ideas in Tim Flannery’s books, The Future Eaters and After The Future in relation to species extinction in Australia.
Enjoying Birds, And ‘The Greater Glory Of Life’
Rod talks about enjoying the wonderful birds we have in Canberra.
Reflecting on 12 years of bulk buys
Switched on Cycles owner, Simone Annis, reflects on 12 years of electric bike bulk buys
Draught-proofing my sharehouse
Preparing for the cold Canberra winter in a sharehouse - I learnt about simple, cost effective and sustainable options
Riding an e-bike for the first time - my experience
Moving to the ACT presented new opportunities, new things to learn, and new experiences. One of these new experiences was my first time on an e-bike.
Guilt and sharing the sustainability load
It’s important to remember that everyone isn’t meant to do everything. The whole point of collective (but imperfect) action is to let someone else pick up your slack while you do the same for someone else!
Navigating greenwashing and temptation
How do you go about navigating greenwashing and the temptation of the ‘sustainability aesthetic’. Do you have any processes for sustainable decision making? Remember: the most sustainable choice is to not buy anything new if you don’t have to!