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 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
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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Upcoming
Events
Street Tree TLC
The Gap Contact organiser for address, The Gap, QLD, AustraliaJoin us to provide the street trees lining our neighbourhood with tender loving care. We meet at 7.30am and usually finish by 9am. Please bring a shovel or small pick […]
Volunteering with Paten Park Native Nursery
Paten Park Native Nursery 57 Paten Road, THE GAP, QLD, AustraliaVolunteering can be done any day and time during the nursery opening hours. Please email or phone the nursery directly to organise your first time. Paten Park Native Nursery is […]
Free community dinners in The Gap
Walton Bridge Reserve 941 Waterworks Road, THE GAP, QLD, AustraliaEvery WEDNESDAY evening from 5-7pm, residents of The Gap are invited to Walton Bridge Reserve Playground to enjoy a free meal with your neighbours, lovingly prepared by volunteers. This initiative […]
# Our Socials
Tree care cancelled for tomorrow 23th November due to the soggy ground and very wet mulch piles. We plan to finish Marral street in 2 weeks time :-). To be part of this and other aspects of our initiative to build a sustainable future in The Gap, send us an email to info@thegapsustainability.org or subscribe [https://thegapsustainabilityinitiative.eo.page/4061] to explore how you can make a lasting impact locally and beyond.
In The Gap, we place our recyclables into a combined yellow bin to do the right thing. However many yellow bins' content never gets recycled because there is contamination with non-recyclable content. The approach to recycling in many other countries is completely different. For example, all plastic bottles have a recycling value put on them that the customer gets back when they return them at the shop through reverse wending machines. The difference to our containers for change program is that the retailers who sell the bottles have to take them back which saves customers a separate trip to a separate facility.
Really informative video about active transport in Brisbane. It features several experts in the field providing their reflections on what works and what is needed to further improve the situation for walking and cycling. Very well done to all involved
🐾 Join Us for Our Next Platypus Toy Sewing Bee! 🧵 📅 When: This Friday (22nd) ⏰ Time: 12:30–2:30 PM 🙋 Who: Everyone welcome, and no experience is needed! 📍 Where: The Gap, email Fanny fdebusserolles@gmail.com for the address. Our group is making amazing progress—so far, we’ve completed 4 platypuses, and 9 more are ready to sew! ✨ This week, we also received some fantastic material donations. A big thank-you to our wonderful local community for their support! 💛 If you’d like to join or want more information, feel free to contact Fanny at fdebusserolles@gmail.com. Let’s keep the momentum going and sew for a great cause together!
Did you know that The Gap has several "Buy Nothing" facebook pages? These are designed to allow neighbours to give away items they no longer need or have in excess, and also to share ideas, tools and services. This article shows the many benefits of such but nothing sites, such as reductions in preloved, but usable items going into landfill. It also provides some more information about the history of these sites, and much other information you may be interested in. Overall, a very positive neighbourhood and citizen initiative, with benefit for both those that give away items, and those that receive them.
Tomorrow, 7pm at The Gap State High School library, we have a seminar about cycling infrastructure in The Gap. This fits perfectly with the recent article published by UQ which lists some of the major advantages of cycling, especially for your commute. Besides the arguments about the cost savings with the active commute, one sentence stood out for us as it sums up the benefits perfectly - "On the other hand, active commuting gives you the freedom and flexibility to choose your own route, your own pace and your own schedule". Hope to see you tomorrow at the Gap State High school library.