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An electric van used by CERES Fair Food to deliver food boxes.

Charging Electric Vehicles in your Non-Profit Fleet: Remember your EV ABCs

April 23, 2026 by Corena Team

Many people are not clear about how much time is needed to charge an EV. One of the most common questions we get about electric vehicles is “How long does it take to “fill” them up?” and how will this affect the use of the vehicle by staff? It’s an important question for non profits …

Read moreCharging Electric Vehicles in your Non-Profit Fleet: Remember your EV ABCs
Anglicare solar panels system

How To Find An Accredited Solar Installer & Get A Good Quote

April 21, 2026 by Corena Team

Installing solar panels and batteries and thereby transitioning to renewable energy is one of the best ways your organisation can reduce carbon emissions and energy costs. Here at Corena, we work with a wide range of not for profits, providing interest-free loans to install solar panels, batteries and other energy efficiency measures to tackle the …

Read moreHow To Find An Accredited Solar Installer & Get A Good Quote
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New look, same mission

March 24, 2026 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreNew look, same mission
Winner of the 2025 Innovation Award CrownVision.ai

Smart energy efficiency technology wins CORENA’s Innovation Award

February 26, 2026 by Corena Team

CORENA is delighted to announce 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 are actually …

Read moreSmart energy efficiency technology wins CORENA’s Innovation Award
Giving and Engagement Manager

Welcome Milly!

February 24, 2026 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreWelcome Milly!

Double your donation this Christmas!

December 22, 2025 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreDouble your donation this Christmas!
Commonground Training Centre

Fundraising for CERES Fair Food and Commonground Training Centre complete!

December 10, 2025 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreFundraising for CERES Fair Food and Commonground Training Centre complete!

Commonground Training Centre says goodbye to gas! 

December 10, 2025 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreCommonground Training Centre says goodbye to gas! 

CORENA launches $5,000 Innovation Award

October 16, 2025 by Corena Team

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 …

Read moreCORENA launches $5,000 Innovation Award
24/25 annual report

2024/25 Annual Report

October 15, 2025 by Corena Team

CORENA’s 2024/25 annual report is now available. Read all about our projects and impact over the last financial year.

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