Benalla Sustainable Future Group
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Become a member

Benalla Sustainable Future Group encourages anyone interested in climate change issues and the
development of a more sustainable lifestyle to join our group and
​become involved in our activities.  

Meetings

BSFG General Meetings are generally held each year on the 4th Thursday of March, May (AGM), July, September and November.  These meetings, which are open to the public, are held at 7.30  pm in the meeting room at the Uniting Church, Carrier Street, Benalla (opposite Coles Supermarket).  The Committee meets six times a year commencing on the second Tuesday of February,  

Interests, aspirations and action groups

​Benalla Sustainable Future Group has a particular focus on advocacy through  Education and Media/Lobbying and has interests and aspirations across the sustainability spectrum - 
  • Biodiversity     
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Building
  • Transport/Travel
  • Waste/Plastic 
BSFG action groups the Benalla Food Cooperative and Renewable Energy Benalla have been active for many years - the Food Coop for 11 years and REB for six years.   Plastic Wise Benalla engages in periodic campaigns, such as during 'Plastic Free July', while the Benalla Local Food Network  works to increase awareness of localisation and introduced 'Grow Free Carts' to Benalla.  
In early 2022 BSFG reviewed its past achievements, opportunities for the future and plans for the next 5 - 10 years.  Workshops were held and online responses received.  New action groups have been formed and are keen to take on new members:

1. Widespread Adoption of Sustainable Farming Systems
2. Connected and Engaged Community
3. 100% Renewable and Community Owned Energy - Renewable Energy Benalla
4. Ecological, Sustainable Planning and Development and Retrofits
5. Greening and Cooling Our Urban Spaces - Greening Benalla 
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​Please consider participating in one of these groups.  Come along to one of our general meetings and introduce yourself, or contact us via the Contact page.  For all of us concerned about the future for our descendants, we need to be strong, viable and active!

Membership

One year membership of Benalla Sustainable Future Group (BSFG) is only $25 per household. Or $60 for three years. Full time student 18 years or younger, and unemployed, $5 per year.  Members receive the quarterly BSFG Newsletter before it is released online.

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​Banner (to be added) BSFG provides regular opportunities for the continuing education and updating of members through a program of
guest speakers, ​film screenings and forums, followed by supper and the sharing of ideas with others. 
This photograph was taken after the recent screening of the inspirational feature-length documentary
​ The Seeds of Vandana Shiva.  Highly Recommended!
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Action Groups
​Benalla Food Cooperative
​Connected, Engaged Community
Ecological Sustainable Design and Development
​Greening  and cooling our urban areas 
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​Renewable Energy Benalla
Sustainable Farming Practices
Waste Wise Benalla

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​Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang and Bpangerang people
​of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.