Transition Workshop: What’s Next?
8th August 2018
If you came along to our Transition Forum back in May this year, you might recall that there were a number of topics discussed and voted-upon as possible Transitional projects for Apollo Bay.
We have now completed workshops for the first three – being Waste, Artisan Coast/Social Enterprise and Energy, but still have a range of fantastic ideas which could be substantially beneficial to our community.
If you’d like to be involved in any of the below projects, please get in touch with the organiser using the contact details listed. The Transition Apollo Bay Steering Committee will look forward to hearing an update from each group leader at our Open Meeting in October.
- Community Skills Register – Bob Knowles
A register of skills and the availability of volunteers in the town with specialist skills and knowledge.
- Farming from the Sea – Markus Nolle
Linked to the harbour, farming in the sea/ocean e.g. seaweed as food
- Housing Sustainability and Affordability – Maddison Eltringham
Lack of community housing is a gap in the town and many can’t afford/access housing.
- Reclaim Heathfield Estate – Carol Wilmink
Heathfield Estate is 11.5 hectares and a public space run by Council. It is under lease to a farmer and the lease comes up in 2 years. What is the potential to reuse this for community again?
- Knowledge Transfer – Mikhala McCann
An education system to share and pass on knowledge and skills to the younger generation e.g. communications and involving the school
- Local Production of Food and Fibre
Meat, food and fibre production and processing locally.
- Organic Agriculture – Stephanie Falconer
To keep in touch with what’s happening with Transition Apollo Bay or to find out how you can be involved, send your details to