Community,
Conservation,
Sustainability

The Gap Sustainability Initiative is a charitable, volunteer-led community organisation. We work in partnership with other local groups, residents, schools, businesses, and governmental stakeholders to promote sustainable living practices and a positive ecological environment.

We run free bi-monthly educational seminars in The Gap, engage with local schools to facilitate their sustainability journey, and champion three main projects:

We collaborate with all public servants without prejudice or preference to a political party.

Current Projects

The Platypus Project
The Platypus
Project

The Platypus once called The Gap home. Can we bring it back and what would it take? Join us in our quest to make The Gap habitable for the Platypus once again.

Community Energy
Community
Energy

Energy is essential for our quality of life. What role could our community play in generating and securing access to environmentally safe and affordable energy for all residents?

Enhancing Existing Capabilities
Sustainability
Together

The Gap is home to many community groups and initiatives. Can we coordinate efforts and resources to make sustainable living accessible and convenient for all residents?

Educational
Seminars

Creek Condition

Mr Hamish Butler and Mr Brian Latham– January 2024

Moreton Water Plan Consultation

Attendees were informed that the Water Act 2000 and Water Regulation 2016 currently serve as the guiding water legislations for public servants. The existing Moreton water plan, last updated in 2007, is now due for revision, with the public consultation process unfolding in two phases: the current phase and another in approximately 12 months when the draft plan will be open for review again. Please see our January newsletter for more information.

Creek Condition

Dr Gilad Bino– October 2023

Creek condition and native fish in Enoggera Creek

Gilad shared with us the five-step plan that was followed to reintroduce Platypus successfully into Royal National Park in NSW. Partnerships, community engagement, and scientific knowledge were all critical to make
sure the habitat was suitable and the Platypus would thrive.

https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/dr-gilad-bino /

Creek Condition

Mr Leo Lee– August 2023

Creek condition and native fish in Enoggera Creek

Mr. Lee highlighted the gradual decline in Enoggera Creek’s well-being during the past decade. While the planting along the creek’s edges has improved shelter for wildlife, the waterway itself and its inhabitants face significant challenges—excessive runoff of fertilizers, chemicals, and microplastics. The discussion revolved around identifying and implementing measures to restore the creek’s health.

https://sown.com.au/management-committee-2023/

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Tips about what can be recycled this Christmas! For example, wrapping paper that are made from paper can go in your yellow-top curbside bin if it is folded flat and passes the rip test. Read what else you can reduce, reuse or recycle this festive season!

With the holiday season almost upon us, what is your greatest wish for The Gap community in 2025? For us at The Gap Sustainability Initiative there are quite a few wish list items: a Community Centre with a large focus on Sustainability would be one. Slower speed limits in side streets would be another so that people and especially children can more confidently walk or cycle. Removal of all "beg" buttons, guaranteed green phases for pedestrians and quicker and more pedestrian friendly traffic light cycles so that pedestrians don't need to wait 5 minutes to cross the road. A reliable and effective collection system for recyclables such as soft plastic, or even better a ban of materials that cannot be recycled. A focus on feral animal and weed control in D'Aguilar National Park. What is on your list?

This festive season, please consider collecting your glass bottles and cans and donate them to The Gap Sustainability Initiative at one of two Collection points in The Gap: at the Rivercity Church on Settlement Road or at The Gap High School. The collection details are on the machines, and self explanatory and our collection ID is C10826699. For more details on how to support our mission and vision please see our website.

Excellent initiative by Samra Seid- encouraging more women to cycle though Cycling Sisters. As you can see on this video women feel free when cycling, and this great initiative has won Samra and the team a BBC Sports Personality Unsung hero 2024 award. It would be fabulous to have a similar encouraging group for everyday cyclists in The Gap. Maybe a project for next year?

Are you one of those people in The Gap who are still collecting the soft plastic in the hope that there will be a collection program introduced soon? Or have you resigned and now place your soft plastic in the red bin? Let us know your suggestions? Planet Ark suggests there are some trial ongoing. Hopefully they will discover a solution soon.

This idea started during Melbourne's Covid lock down, but has now become a world-wide sensation: the email exchanges of residents with their favorite tree. Here in The Gap we are very fortunate to have many amazing and outstandingly beautiful trees to potentially correspond with. As noted in SOWNs "The Gap Rainforest Statement of Significance" some of these trees have been living in The Gap for more than 400 years. So why not write to our oldest neighbours? Which one would you choose as your letter-buddy? Send us a photo, to share.