2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Sustainability Institute - Concepts and Options Report

4. Adelaide Sustainability Centre
http://www.adelaidesustainabilitycentre.org.au/




Institute model – Physical centre located at The Joinery, 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide.
Active organisation – Active based in Adelaide
Background – The Adelaide Sustainability Centre is one of eight Natural Resource Centres based
in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges region. These centres are community owned and operated
groups that engage with the local community and respond to local needs and issues in a variety of
ways.
Mission – The Centre provides a public space and community hub that works to connect with like-
minded individuals and groups–together stepping into a sustainable future. A particular emphasis is
on connecting with the local environment. As a community environment centre the centre aims to
show the positive, creative and fun journey of the pathway to a more environmentally sustainable
lifestyle.
Governance structure – The centre is run by a Co-ordinator assisted by an advisory group of local
notaries.
Funding – The Centre operates through partnership with the Government of SA via the Adelaide
and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board.
Selection criteria – This institute was selected as an example because of its very strong community
focus. The institute is also very prominent for the promotion of the ‘citizen scientist’. There is a strong
focus on ways that the community can begin to improve their environment and the global
environment. There is also useful information on how to provide a range of community and
environmental services including reference material and referrals, volunteer programs, workshops,
training and field days, meeting space, information, recycling, resources and equipment. This
institute also provides resources and information that build the capacity of the community to
undertake action to support natural resource management and sustainable urban living.




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