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We are thrilled to welcome Milly Darby to the team as our new Giving and Engagement Manager. Milly joins CORENA during an energised growth phase, bringing a wealth of expertise in building impactful partnerships and driving social progress. As a strategic systems thinker, she excels at connecting mission-driven organisations with the resources they need to …
A generous donor has offered $1,000 for a matching donation campaign, meaning every dollar donated up to that amount will be matched dollar-for-dollar! Get in quick if you want your donation matched! 🌏 Your donation will be doubled• $5 becomes $10• $10 becomes $20• $50 becomes $100 By acting now, you’ll help turn $1,000 into …
We are thrilled to announce that CERES Fair Food and Commonground Training Centre’s project loans have now been fully funded! A huge thank you to everyone who donated to these projects. Both organisations are now finalising quotes and we look forward to their projects being completed early next year. We have many more projects on …
Installation of our first Getting off gas project is now complete, eliminating the need for LPG for cooking and hot water heating in Commonground Training Centre’s accomodation area. Commonground is an intentional community and not-for-profit social enterprise that has been supporting social justice, environmental, disadvantaged and community groups since 1984. Commonground provides accommodation and conference …
CORENA is pleased to call for nominations for the CORENA Innovation Award. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed against the judging criteria by the CORENA Committee. The award was established in recognition of CORENA’s founder, Margaret Hender, and the innovative and pioneering spirit that drove her …
CORENA’s 2024/25 annual report is now available. Read all about our projects and impact over the last financial year.
Thanks to a generous philanthropic donation we are currently recruiting for a Giving and Engagement Manager. This exciting role will manage our fundraising, philanthropic and corporate partnerships as well as communicate our impact to our existing community of donors and supporters. As our revolving fund grows year on year this important position will help us …
We are very excited to announce our first “Getting off Gas” project with Commonground Training Centre in Victoria! Transitioning away from gas is an essential step in cutting our carbon emissions and we were delighted when Commonground Training Centre decided to take on this project. Commonground provides accommodation and conference facilities for social and environmental …
Thank you everyone who came to support our pitch at The Funding Network Australia on the 2nd of September. Together we raised $76,200 to help schools, neighbourhood centres and community facilities cut their power bills, reinvest in their people, and most importantly – cut emissions at the source. A huge thank you to The Funding …
CORENA’s 2025 AGM will be held on October 16 online. You can register here and all are welcome, you don’t have to be a member to attend. We will give an update on our activities and talk about our many plans for the coming year.
