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Climate action that keeps giving
It has been a huge year for Corena with lots of new projects and some big changes to our operations. Come along to find out what Corena has been up to and our plans for the coming year. No need to be a member to attend, however you will need to become a financial member …
How an $8-a-week idea from an Adelaide grandmother is helping community organisations across Australia cut both their emissions and their bills Every big movement starts with someone asking a simple question. For Margaret Hender, the founder of Corena (Citizens Owned Renewable Energy Network Australia), that question was: “Great — where do I send my $8 …
We’re delighted to welcome Joshna Joseph as a volunteer with Corena! Joshna recently completed her Master of Public Policy at Monash University and brings a rich background in international development and community engagement from her work with Caritas India and B Lab Australia & New Zealand. At Caritas India, Joshna coordinated evaluations of a five-year …
Corena is a non-profit organisation dedicated to climate action. Our powerful revolving energy fund enables all Australians to help tackle the climate emergency by donating to tangible projects that reduce carbon emissions. We offer zero interest loans and technical advice to non-profits, community organisations and social enterprises for climate projects such as solar panels, energy …
Corena recently celebrated two key funding milestones in April 2026, showcasing the real, growing impact of community generosity. An incredible $1,001,860.43 has been donated by ordinary yet extraordinary Australians toprovide interest-free loans that fund climate action projects for non-profit communityorganisations. These projects enable organisations to cut their carbon emissions and reduce long-term operating costs. What …
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Corena, and we now have a new look to match! Our new logo brings our mission to life: rectangular shapes inspired by solar panels, arranged in a circular motion to reflect our unique revolving fund model which drives community-led climate action. While we have a …
CORENA is delighted to announce Occivar (previously CrowdVision.ai) as the winner of the second CORENA Innovation Award. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed by a judging sub-committee of CORENA. Most buildings operate inefficiently: Air conditioning and lighting often run at full capacity regardless of how spaces …
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 …
