Hume Enviro Champions

Saturday 15 and 22 February 2025
Registrations open now on Eventbrite

This two-day course provides an overview of some of the topics that are explored in the masterclass sessions. It is designed for those who want to learn some basic skills before committing to more in-depth learning or designing a project.

You don't need a project idea to attend, just a passion for the environment and a desire to take action! This training option is ideal if you've been curious about the Enviro Champions program and want to know more.

Topics covered in the course include:

• An overview of Council’s environment and sustainability programs
• Working with Council and aligning projects with Council’s strategic plans
• Creating behaviour change
• Designing a project plan
• Taking the next steps with the masterclass series and project support application.

During the course you will also get to hear from and talk to previous Enviro Champions and Council staff.

Attendance at both sessions is highly recommended in order to get the full benefit of the training, begin to develop project ideas, and meet like-minded people and potential collaborators.

The Enviro Champions masterclass sessions provide in-depth training in the key knowledge and skills you will need to plan and run a successful community-led project.

Running from March to November, the masterclasses will cover:

• Building relationships in the community
• Creating behaviour change
• Working with different levels of government and non-government organisations (NGOs)
• Community organising
• Storytelling and effective conversations
• Leadership and advocacy
• Communication tools
• Resourcing your project

Anyone with a passion for the environment and sustainability can attend the masterclasses. There is no requirement to complete the introductory course before attending.

You are welcome to attend all of the masterclasses in the series, or just the ones that meet your specific skill development needs. 

Registrations will open on Eventbrite in February. Download the 2025 Enviro Champions masterclass schedule here.(PDF, 38KB)

Apply now on SmartyGrants

The ultimate goal of the Enviro Champions program is to give members of the community the skills to design, plan and lead an environmental or sustainability project.

When you are ready, Council can provide support to help you launch and run your project. This support might include:

• mentoring from Council’s Environmental Community Development Officer
• promoting your project activities through Council communication channels
• networking opportunities with Council staff, community groups or organisations 
• room hire for meetings, workshops or events
• seed funding towards project expenses

Applications for Council project support are open online through SmartyGrants from February to November. You can apply as an individual or as part of a group.

While we encourage you to take advantage of the free training offered as part of the Enviro Champions program, it is not a requirement to apply for project support. If you have skills in community leadership, project management or environment and sustainability, you are welcome to apply.

Applications are open now on SmartyGrants.

Download the program guidelines for more information.(PDF, 73KB)