Groups and Organisations

Groups & Organisations in the Network

The Bellarine Catchment Network (BCN) includes a range of community and environment groups, from government agencies to neighbourhood houses. The network meet bi-monthly to identify ways to collaborate, hear about each other and stay up to date on environmental issues in the region. Email info@bcn.org.au for more information.

Australian Parents 4 Climate Action - Geelong and Bellarine

The Geelong and Bellarine AP4CA group are on a mission to empower parents, carers, families and everyone who cares about kids, to advocate for urgent action on climate. They plan family-friendly activities that engage communities, engage politicians in climate solutions, and amplify positive stories.

Email: bellarine@ap4ca.org Website: www.ap4ca.org/geelong_Bellarine Facebook: @ap4cageelongbellarine

Bellarine Catchment Network

Bellarine Catchment Network are a non-government, incorporated body who manage 32 groups and organisations around Geelong and the Bellarine. View our information poster.

Facebook: @bellarinecatchmentnetwork Instagram: @bellarinecatchmentnetwork

Barwon Coast Committee of Management

The Barwon Coast Committee of Management is appointed by the Victorian State Government to manage 13km of coastal Crown land including the coastline abutting Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

Website: www.barwoncoast.com.au Facebook: @BarwonCoastVIC

Barwon Estuary Project

The Barwon Estuary Project aims to increase community knowledge, appreciation and our community capacity to care for the of Estuary. They facilitate a customized diary, run workshops, guided walks and expert talks.

Website: www.barwonestuaryproject.wordpress.com Facebook and Instagram: @barwonestuaryproject

Barwon Heads Association

The Barwon Heads Association brings together community members and business owners from Barwon Heads.

Website: www.barwonheadsassociation.com

Bellarine Bayside

Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management is the appointed Committee of Management formed by the Victorian Government in 1997 to manage foreshore Crown land reserves on the northern Bellarine Peninsula from Point Richards in Portarlington to Edwards Point in St Leonards.

Website: www.bellarinebayside.com.au Facebook: @BellarineBaysideHolidayParks

Birdlife Bellarine

BirdLife Bellarine are a small group of bird enthusiasts dedicated to observing birds. The group draws its membership primarily from the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong as well as further afield. The group participates in regular outings, campouts and surveying birds such as the Orange-bellied Parrot.

Website: www.birdlife.org.au/groups/birdlife-bellarine

Bellarine Landcare

The Bellarine Landcare Group (BLG) aims to preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment of the Bellarine Peninsula. They are part of the Victorian volunteer Landcare movement - a joint effort between volunteers, the community, government and businesses.

Website: www.bellarinelandcare.org.au Facebook: @bellarinelandcare

Bellarine Peninsula Orange-bellied Parrot Regional Group

Co-ordinator Craig Morley. Immediately report Orange-bellied Parrot sightings on the Bellarine Peninsula to: craig.morley@birdlife.org.au For background information about Orange-bellied Parrots or information about winter surveys on the Bellarine Peninsula, also contact Craig using this email address.

Borough of Queenscliffe

The Borough of Queenscliffe is the smallest local government area in Victoria, covering only 10.83 square kilometres. It is formed by the seaside villages of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale as well as Swan Bay.

Website: www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Facebook: @queenscliffe

Breamlea Coastcare

Breamlea Coastcare is an active group of volunteers and supporters who live or visit the small community of Breamlea. The group volunteers regularly to protect the unique environment of Breamlea which includes wetlands, saltmarsh, moonah woodlands, sand dunes and the estuary of Thompsons Creek.

Email: coastcare@breamlea.com.au

City of Greater Geelong

The City of Greater Geelong is the local government authority from Little River, Anakie, Ceres, Breamlea and Pt Lonsdale, providing environmental and conservation management to public land and reserves. The City of Greter Geelong supports local community environment groups to undertake environmental protection, enhancement and restoration works.

Website: www.geelongaustralia.com.au Facebook: @cityofgreatergeelong

Clifton Springs Curlewis Coastcare

Clifton Springs Curlewis Coastcare Group was officially formed in December 2019. This newly established group want to focus on marine values by addressing litter, community involvment, flora and fauna protection. Contact them at cscecoastcare@gmail.com

Facebook: @cliftonspringscurlewiscoastcare Email: cscecoastcare@gmail.com

Coastcare Victoria

Coastcare Victoria proudly supports hundreds of community volunteer groups working to protect and enhance Victoria's 2000 kilometres of coastline. They support our local community through annual Coastcare Community Grants and facilitate the Summer by the Sea program every January.

Website: www.marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/coastal-programs/Coastcare-Victoria Facebook: @CoastcareVictoria

Conservation Volunteers Australia

Conservation Volunteers Australia has been operating since 1982 welcoming hundreds of thousands of volunteers from around Australia and across the world. They believe in a healthy and sustainable environment, and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment.

Website: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au Facebook: @CVAustralia

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is an organisation with the approach to coordinate, facilitate and lead an integrated approach to the protection and enhancement of land, water and biodiversity of the Corangamite region by engaging and supporting the community and regional partners.

Website: www.ccma.vic.gov.au Facebook: @CorangamiteCMA

Drysdale Clifton Springs Curlewis Association

Drysdale Clifton Springs Curlewis Association (DCSCA), members live, work or study in Drysdale, Curlewis or Clifton Springs. They aim to improve local people’s well-being and our natural, social and built environments. They meet regularly to discuss changes to the community; they work with other groups, so local people can shape the area’s future and they represent locals' views to outside organisations.

Website: click here Facebook: @DCSCA

Friends of the Begola Wetlands

The Friends of Begola Wetlands is a community group that aims to protect and enhance the environmental values of Begola Wetlands. If you would like to get in contact with this group, please email info@bcn.org.au.

Friends of the Bluff

Friends of the Bluff (FoB) is a group of committed environmentalists providing support, education, awareness and publicity for the physical regeneration of the natural vegetation and habitat of the Barwon Bluff area.

Website: www.barwonbluff.com.au Email: reimaginebluff2022@gmail.com

Friends of the Bellarine Rail Trail

The Friends of the Bellarine Rail Trail are an incorporated environment group formed in April 2002. All members are voluntary and there are no paid staff. The group is committed to the indigenous revegetation of the 16 kilometre section of the Bellarine Rail Trail, between South Geelong and Drysdale Railway Stations. We work in close collaboration with the trail managers, the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG).

Email: geew1@bigpond.com Facebook: click here

Friends of Buckley Park

The Friends of Buckley Park are a community group that works in the Coastal Reserve between Ocean Grove and Point Lonsdale. Projects include education and awareness of local community, weed control and revegetation projects. If you would like to get in contact with this group, please email info@bcn.org.au.

Friends of Edwards Point

The Friends of Edwards Point aim to protect the last remaining stand of coastal woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula. From coastal woodlands to a magnificent coastline, the reserve is home to a vast array of indigenous plants and animals.

Facebook: @friendsofedwardspointwildlifereserve Email: friends.edwardspoint@gmail.com

Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine

The Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine, is a group of volunteers works in partnership with Birdlife Australia throughout the year to raise awareness and protection for this threatened bird.

To find out how to volunteer, click here or send an email to info@bcn.org.au to get in contact with the group directly.

Friends of the Indented Head Woodland Reserve

The Friends of Indented Head Woodland Nature Reserve look after a 13.6 hectare of Plains Grassy Woodland, an endangered habiatat in Indented Head. The Friends of Indented Head Woodland group was formed in October 2019. Members meet at least once a month to hand weed and learn about the reserve and bushland restoration.

Email: Ingrid Novosel at inovo@bigpond.net.au Indented Head Woodland Master Plan: click here

Friends of the Lobster Pot

The Friends of Lobster Pot exist to promote understanding and appreciation of the Barwon River Estuary and
surrounding environments including Lake Connewarre, 13th Beach and the Bluff Marine Sanctuary.
Through education and awareness, we assist the local community to value and protect the natural
environment.

Email: behc.lobsterpot@gmail.com Facebook: @TheLobsterPot

Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve

The Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve are a group of volunteers providing support and advocacy for this rectangular, 1.43 km2 nature reserve next to the town of Ocean Grove and 25 km south-east of the city of Geelong. It contains the only significant remnant native woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula as it was prior to European settlement and the extensive land clearing that ensued.

Website: https://fognr.org.au/ Facebook: click here

Friends of Point Richards

The Friends of Point Richards are based in a Coastal reserve in Portarlington. The most extensive stand of coastal vegetation occurs in the this Reserve and the Friends have regular working Bee's to revegetate and weed in the area. They also work on seating and tables and interpretive signage along with flora and fauna walks.

Facebook: @FriendsofPtRichards Email: contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au

Friends of Ramblers Road

Friends of Ramblers Road are involved in community and social functions. The group has weeding days, is involved in Clean Up Australia Day and has so far planted approximately 300 small shrubs on the Ramblers Road foreshore area.

Email: friendsoframblersroad@gmail.com

Friends of the Yellow Gums Ocean Grove

The Friends of Yellow Gums Ocean Grove group is currently in development. With support of the City of Greater Geelong and Bellarine Catchment Network, the Yellow Gums and Ocean Grove Community is forming the new ‘Friends of Yellow Gums’ community group. Events include flora and fauna walks, revegetation days and private land conservation education and advice.

Email: info@bcn.org.au

Geelong Environment Council

The Geelong Environment Council was formed in 1972 to assist in the protection of the environment in and around Geelong. GEC is one of Australia's earliest established, continuously running, independently incorporated community-based environmental organisations. They have been involved in founding the "Save the Otway’s" campaign in the early 1970's and were pivotal in lobbying for the creation of the Great Otway National Park along the Great Ocean Road immediately to the west of Geelong.

Website: click here Facebook: @GlongEnviroInc

Geelong Field Naturalists Club

The Geelong Field Naturalists Club is for anyone interested in wildlife, plants, or conservation in the Geelong region. The club holds monthly meetings and regular excursions. Most meetings have presentations from specialists in various aspects of natural history and conservation. Special interest groups for Birds and Plants hold separate meetings and the Fauna group undertakes regular wildlife surveys.

Website: www.gfnc.org.au Facebook: @geelongfnc

Geelong Sustainability Group

Geelong Sustainability Group are a are a dynamic and passionate community group focused on sharing information, building community resilience, advocating for the environment and supporting effective action. Their mission is to inform, inspire and connect communities to create a sustainable future and to protect our natural environment.

Website: www.geelongsustainability.org.au Facebook: @geelongsustainability

Greening Australia

Greening Australia started conserving and restoring Australia's landscapes in 1982 and haven’t stopped since. With teams in 30 locations around the country and over 150 staff theyre a proudly independent not-for-profit organisation. The team uses the latest science to guide what’s best for our landscapes and the people and wildlife that live in them.

Website: www.greeningaustralia.org.au Facebook: @GreeningAustralia

Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre

The Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre (MFDC) provides education services that create awareness about the importance of commercial and recreational fishing and the marine and freshwater environments.

Website: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/education/marine-and-freshwater-discovery-centre

Ocean Grove Coastcare

Ocean Grove Coastcare Group volunteers have a passion for protecting our coastline. They work closely with land managers and the community to address environmental problems, organise community education days, social events such as movie nights and working bees.

Website: www.oceangrovecoastcare.org.au Facebook: @OceanGroveCoastcare

Ocean Grove Rotary

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly in the actions of our initiatives. Back in 1985, we realized that by working together under the banner of Rotary International, we could overcome our challenges much more efficiently, and that is why we ultimately decided to launch the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove. We work hard to support a range of local, national and international projects. We also enjoy ourselves with social activities and a range of interesting and informative guest speakers.

Website: www.rotaryoceangrove.org.au Facebook: @RotaryOG

Parks Victoria

Parks Victoria are a statutory authority created by the Parks Victoria Act 1998 and reporting to the Minister. They are responsible for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Website: www.parks.vic.gov.au Facebook: @ParksVictoria

Queenscliff Environment Forum

The Queenscliff Environment Forum are committed to improving environmental outcomes and minimising the impacts of development on our coastal areas. QEF engages with other groups to lobby for better environmental and heritage outcomes.

Email: info@bcn.org.au

Email: ourwildflowerkids@gmail.com Facebook: @wildflowerkids