Community Awards 2025: Contribution to Sustainability - Wattle
Wattle has inspired our community, particularly younger members, to care for our local environment, earning the group recognition for Contribution to Sustainability.
A youth-led environmental nonprofit group based in Yarra that has successfully engaged over 300 young volunteers in conservation projects like tree planting, clean-ups, and nature walks.
Partnering with schools and local organisations, Wattle promotes sustainability and inclusion, especially along the Birrarung River. They also organise important events like a Flying Fox tour and Floating Youth Summit to empower young people to shape our environmental future. Wattle nurtures leadership in climate action, ecosystem restoration, and social justice, strengthening both community and nature.
The nominees for Contribution to Sustainability:
Eco Pawsitive
Electrify Yarra
Rosalie Gerbert (Australian Conservation Foundation Inner Melbourne)
St Philip's Anglican Church community garden
Steve Martin (The Friends of the Merri Creek Labyrinth)
The Food Fighters program
Tony Milne (Climate Voices advocacy program)
Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Thanks to all our nominees for your contributions to life in Yarra.