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CORENA at the National Sustainable Living Festival 2024

January 30, 2024 by Sarah McCabe

Concerned about our changing climate but don’t know what you can do about it? Come along to learn about CORENA at this free online event at the National Sustainable Living Festival 2024. Learn all about our latest project with Mansfield Autism Statewide Services in Victoria and how you can get involved. This event is great …

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Mansfield Autism Statewide Services - CORENA Renewable Energy Project 54

Project 54 announced!

December 10, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

Mansfield Autism Statewide Services are an independent, not-for-profit organisation who have supported young people and their families living with autism in Victoria for over 50 years. This project will involve installing a 99.8kW solar system on their new equine therapy arena. Find out more and donate here.

Read moreProject 54 announced!

Goal Achieved!

November 20, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

Thanks to your donations and the CORENA revolving fund, Capri Theatre can now go solar! With this, Projects 52 and 53 are now fully funded, raising over $180,000 in total. We thank everybody who chipped in and supported the projects!

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CORENA announces $5,000 Innovation Award Winner

October 20, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

CORENA is pleased to announce Future Materials as the winner of their inaugural Innovation Award, and to celebrate all seven award nominees for their unique initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. The award recognises the most innovative and creative emission reduction project or initiative, as assessed by the CORENA Committee.  Future Materials, currently under development, will …

Read moreCORENA announces $5,000 Innovation Award Winner

$10,000 matching project donation campaign launched

October 20, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

We are delighted to have received a very generous offer to match our project donations dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000. Can you help? These funds will be used to meet our fundraising goals for Project 52. Capri Theatre and anything left over will be used for subsequent projects in the pipeline. Your donation …

Read more$10,000 matching project donation campaign launched

CORENA AGM and 2022-23 Annual Report

October 10, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

It has been a big year for CORENA. Find out all about it in our 2022-23 annual report. Even better come along to our AGM which will be held on the 19th of October. Find about more and register to attend here.

Read moreCORENA AGM and 2022-23 Annual Report
CORENA innovation awards

CORENA launches $5,000 innovation award

August 31, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

The Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA) is pleased to call for nominations for the inaugural 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 …

Read moreCORENA launches $5,000 innovation award

Board/Committee members and volunteers wanted!

August 17, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

We are currently recruiting for a Treasurer, Secretary and General Board Members. This voluntary position will require a commitment to attend monthly online meetings, as well as contribute to the organisation through additional volunteer work based on your expertise and availability. Treasurer and Secretary roles will have additional responsibilities. Find out more.

Read moreBoard/Committee members and volunteers wanted!

Donate to our newest project – Project 53. Barnardos South Coast Children’s Family Centre

August 17, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

We are very excited to announce our newest project, the Barnardos South Coast Children’s Family Centre. This centre offers a range of services including family support, early learning, foster care, community building and bushfire recovery support for vulnerable families in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. This loan will allow them to install solar panels and …

Read moreDonate to our newest project – Project 53. Barnardos South Coast Children’s Family Centre

New project – sneak peek

July 26, 2023 by Sarah McCabe

We have been working hard behind the scenes on several new projects. We are still finalising the loan amount for this one but wanted to give you a sneak peek of Project 52. – Capri Theatre in Adelaide. You can read all about it and donate here.

Read moreNew project – sneak peek
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