Local Actions Have Global Consequences 

The Benalla Sustainable Future Group was established in 2010 by Benalla & District residents concerned about environmental sustainability and the lack of action on climate change both locally & nationally.  By coming together we can work towards a more sustainable future & a cleaner planet. 

BSFG Annual General Meeting--Thursday 27 May 

We would like to invite BSFG members and supporters to attend our AGM, with guest speaker Dr Lisa Farnsworth, Winton Wetlands Restoration Ecologist.  The meeting is at 7:30pm Thursday 27th May in the Benalla Uniting Church Fellowship Room. Supper will be served at the conclusion of the evening.  Find out more...

​Climate Emergency Petition presented to Council 

'Our request is that Council: 
  1. Acknowledges that human actions have contributed substantially to the increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the warming of the planet, and leading to an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events
  2. Declares a Climate Emergency, and that within six months, it implements policies and actions to reduce our community's greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2030.​" ​

Newsletter 

BSFG's February 2021 Newsletter (#29)  'Climate Change has not disappeared under a Covid Blanket' (Peter Holmes);  'The EV Revolution may just be Sooner Than You Think' (Peter Holmes); 'Does an EV suit your needs?' (Ian Herbert).  'Are part of the One Percent?' (Ian Herbert';  'Societal Transformation required to Stay Below 1.5 degrees Centigrade' (Peter Maddock) and more.  .  Next newsletter out shortly!​

Membership

Benalla Sustainable Future Group encourages anyone interested in climate change issues and a more sustainable lifestyle to subscribe to our mailing list, become a member of our group & participate in our activities. 
One-year membership is $25 per household or $20 if already a member of the Bulk Food Co-operative.   A three-year membership is $60.  We now have a $5 membership for full time students 18 years and under.

Action Groups  

Benalla Sustainable Future Group has a number of action groups looking at different aspects of Environmental Sustainability which may interest you.  Perhaps you are interested in finding out about BSFG's  Renewable Energy Benalla action group, or in initiating a group yourself?

Petitions, Film Festival; Market Stalls; Speakers;  Sustainable Business Award; Workshops; Upcycled Bags; AGM's; Mentoring; Building Forums;  Food Coop; Climate March and more...

REB's Community Energy Project - Munro Ave Preschool 

On They Go! Solar Panels being installed by Solar Gain on Friday 9 April at Munro Avenue Kindergarten, the first project of Renewable Energy Benalla's Community Energy Project team.  ​ Find out more

Inside:

"Almost a Full House at BSFG's Climate Science Talks" 
BSFG General Meeting 25 March - screening of 'Forest Defenders' and speaker Bert Lobert
Christine Holmes' retires after 10 years - read Christine's retirement letter and "little history of the Food Co-op"
Benalla Local Food Network - minutes of meeting held on Wednesday March 25th. 
Banner:  Celebrating the launch of REB's Community Energy Project installation at Munro Avenue Kindergarten on Thursday 6 May!   
​ Find out more... 
​Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang, Yorta Yorta and Bpangerang people ​of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.