BSFG Review April 2022

During April 2022 a Workshop Review of BSFG, facilitated by Cath Botta, considered new opportunities and risks facing the group.  The two workshops were well attended bringing new people to the group with very good attendance by younger people from our community. 

Objectives 
  • To reflect on the progress and development of BSFG; including key achievements and strengths
  • To identify the critical issues, and key opportunities for BSFG that need to be considered in the strategic plan for the next 5 years
  • To identify key strategic Objectives for the next 3– 5 years and priority Actions for the next 12 - 18 months
  • To clarify the purpose and vision of BSFG

Vision 
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The participants identified six key goals which form part of the vision for what BSFG wants to achieve in 10 years time:
  • Widespread adoption of Sustainable farming systems 
  • Ecosystem Restoration 
  • Connected and Engaged Community 
  • 100% Renewable and community owned energy 
  • Ecological, sustainable planning and development and Retro fits 
  • Greening and Cooling for our urban spaces

Strategic Objectives

The outcome of these workshops is the initiation of five new interest groups now in the process of developing action plans.  Please consider participating in one of these groups.  For all of us concerned about the future for our descendants, we need to be strong, viable and active!

​Widespread Adoption of Sustainable Farming Systems

  • ​​Develop a series of forums and on-farm demonstrations
  • Connect and work with other like-minded groups on common goals


​100% Renewable and
​Community Owned Energy

  • ​​Develop a micro-grid project
  • Engage and work with Benalla Rural City council to progress towards 100% renewable energy for Benalla

​Connected and
​Engaged Community

  • Establish a Community Hub Space​​
  • Develop a program of Community Events and Workshops​
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​Ecological, Sustainable
​Planning and Development

  • Engage and Work with Council on Sustainable Planning and Development
  • Engage and Work with Council on Sustainable Retrofits

​Greening & cooling
our urban spaces

  • Showcase and learn from the Grubissa Court example
  • Develop a pilot park or street space
  • Develop relationship with council for urban cooling considerations into planning
​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.