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Tickets to these events are free but seats are limited - reserve your spot at 
www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/whatson 
Online ticket sales close midnight Sat 28 September - tickets will still be available on the day, please visit the Yeppoon Town Hall for details. 

SPEAKERS	YEPPOON TOWN HALL
	JON DEE -  jondee.com 10:45 am “How electric cars will transform our lives"  (1hr)   1:15pm “How technology can save the planet”  (1hr) Jon Dee is a social entrepreneur who uses communication and education to create positive change and is the founder of Planet Ark, DoSomething and One Tree Per Child.  As the host of the TV show “Smart Money”, Jon advises businesses how sustainability, efficiency and innovation can improve their bottom line. He has also been a strong campaigner on the ban on phosphates in household laundry detergents and the national campaign to ban plastic bags. Jon has also authored two books Sustainable Growth (2010) and Energy Cut (2015), showcasing his ability to simplify complex topics so that they’re easy to read and understand.
	CYNDI O'MEARA - changinghabits.com.au  9:30am “How a 1 ingredient pantry can help reduce our waste.” (1hr) 12noon “How do we choose sustainability produced food.” (1hr) Cyndi O’Meara is a nutritionist, film maker, bestselling author, speaker and founder of Changing Habits, a whole food company that believes everything begins and ends with food and that health food should actually be just that - healthy. Cyndi educates people so they are empowered to know better, eat better and live better - because educating people about whole food is the key to a rebellion and everyone deserves to know exactly what they are eating.
	JIM CALLAN & TERRY ARNOLD - Upcycle CQ 9:30am and 12:00pm “Upcycle eWaste" (1hr) Yeppoon Town Hall foyer Jim Callan is a professional educator committed to developing and upskilling young locals in entrepreneurship by recognising how upcycling is a pathway to capturing value. Terry Arnold is a trade qualified diesel fitter working at Emu Park state school as a groundsman with a passion for upcycling waste with a view of upskilling today’s youth. Together, their presentation encompasses the systematic breakdown of e-waste with provision for a design sprint to extend the lifespan of materials normally consigned to landfill.
	2040 THE MOVIE 2:30-4pm Concerned about his young daughter's future, filmmaker Damon Gameau travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to global warming. Watch the Trailer

SPEAKERS	THE HUB - COMMUNITY EDUCATION ROOM
	SHELLY MCARDLE - Capricornia Catchments and Tangaroa Blue 9:00am “Marine debris and source reduction” (30 mins) Shelly McArdle is a representative of Capricornia Catchments, a grassroots, not-for-profit, community organisation that works with communities to address the threats of human impacts on our coastal and marine ecosystems regardless of whether you are a landholder that takes care of 100 000 hectares or if you live in an inner-city apartment. Shelly is a qualified in Conservation and Land Management, horticulture, Yoga therapist and is a Board Member for Queensland Water and Land Carers – QWaLC and is also the local representative for Tangaroa Blue, a Nationwide organisation that facilitates the Australian Marine Debris Initiative and more recently the ReefClean Project that is being rolled out across the Queensland Coast.
	SABRINA BURKE – Minimal Waste CQ 9:30am  "Tiny Bin Living"  (30 mins) Sabrina Burke has been championing plastic-free and 'light-footprint' living as a way to conserve the health of the planet for future generations. She helps local people find alternatives in their local area and gives educational talks at events and schools on how to minimise the waste we produce.
	ASSOC PROF LARELLE FABBRO - CQUniversity  &  MICHAEL DALTON - Livingstone Shire Council 10:00  & 12:00 "What makes a good water supply" (45 mins) Prof. Fabbro has 40  years of experience water quality investigations and the healthy river systems and dams in Central Queensland. Michael Dalton is Livingstone Shire Council’s Water Quality Technical Officer, part of the team awarded 2017 Ixom Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test
	LUKE READE - Energetic Communities Association Inc & NICKY ISON - Community Power Agency 10:45am "Community Owned Renewable Energy" (15 mins) Luke founded Energetic Communities Association to build Community Owned Renewable Energy sector and promote a Just Transition in Queensland. He researches and provides policy research and advice on community energy, energy costs and affordability, and climate change adaptation and disadvantaged communities and households. Nicky Ison is a Founding Director of the Community Power Agency, a Strategist at Climate Action Network Australia and a Research Associate at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney. She is an acknowledged leader in the fields of energy policy, community energy, new clean energy business models and the transition away from coal to clean energy.
	ANDREW GILL - North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre 11am  “Sustainable living at North Keppel Island” (15 mins) Andrew Gill is acting principal at North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre. He has been working in Education Queensland for 20 years. Sustainability is an important factor to ensure there is enough for all forever.
	ARTHUR HUNT 11:15am “Climate Emergency Action” (15 mins) 2015 Citizen of the Year, Arthur Hunt is a passionate and involved member of the local community for over 20 years. As the Secretary of the Capricorn Coast Solar Bulk Buy Group, he has assisted in  over 145 solar systems to local residents and regular writes on sustainable housing.
	RYAN SAVILLE - Central QLD Material Recovery Facility (CQMRF) 11:30am “Central Queensland Material Recovery Facility” (30mins) Ryan Saville is the MRF Operations Manager at the Central Qld MRF and has 20 years’ experience in the recycling industry. Ryan has worked in the MRF for the last 8 years and has ensured that the MRF meets and exceeds the recovery targets set for the regions valued recyclables and throughput expectations.
	GAVEN GILMOUR - Bauhinia Architects 1:00pm "Residential Sustainable solar passive Design & the impact of the Procurement Process” (30 Mins) Gaven Gilmour is a professional registered architect with over 35 years’ experience working in both large and small architectural practices in Rockhampton, Brisbane, Gold Coast, London and Tasmania. Gaven was fortunate to experience his architectural training during a period when the foundations of what today we refer to as Sustainable Design were being formulated and better understood. Topics such as ecological systems; embodied energy and the detrimental impact of in-built obsolescence were becoming part of the architectural curriculum.
	JAN BOYD 1:45pm “Initiatives to promote sustainable communities” (15 mins) Jan Boyd is a 77yr old semi retired Music Teacher whose interests have always been Music and Physical activity. As the President of the local Bicycle User Group and part of the Department of Transport's Cycle Advisory Group, Jan would like to start a conversation on the communities reliance on cars and the possibility of a more sustainable means of moving around the coast.
	ANDREW WHITE - Climatecare Electrical & Solar 2:15pm "Benefits of Renewable Energy - Solar" (30 mins) Andrew is a tradesman and energy consultant who has worked in the Renewable Energy Industry for the last 10 years. He has Clean Energy Council Accreditation and is a member of the Master Electricians Association. Andrew has consulted for both QLD and Australian Governments on Remote Area Systems and currently working on the Wilson Island Eco Resort refurbishment. Andrew’s company, Climatecare Electrical & Solar, that he operates with his partner Sue, is the most respected solar installer in the local area and has installed over 2000 solar power and solar hot water systems.

SPEAKERS	BEAMAN PARK STAGE  (no booking necessary)
	NICOLE SIMPSON - No Moo 4 U 9:30am “Examples of a sustainable mobile business” (15 mins) After being frustrated with no dairy free icecream for her family, Nicole launched her own soft serve to cater for those with a wide variety of allergies (dairy, gluten, nut free and vegan) so everyone can enjoy a healthy treat at events.  (No booking necessary)
	REBECCA ALLEN - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 9:45am "Protecting our Patch" (15 mins) Rebecca is the Assistant Director, Southern Region Engagement and Reef Guardian Councils at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. With a background in Queensland Government, she has enjoyed roles in environmental regulation, coastal natural resource assessment, planning and development assessment. Rebecca’s current role involves working with government partners, Local Marine Advisory Committees, Reef Guardian schools and councils to engage the southern Reef catchment community in the Reef itself and actions that can be taken to help reef resilience. She is also the manager of the Marine Park Authority’s Reef Guardian Councils program.
	KING & QUEEN OF GREEN 10:00am “Use of correct bins at the Event” Beaman Park Stage (30mins) 1:45pm “Refusing single use plastics" Beaman Park Stage (30mins) The King & Queen of Green have travelled around the country, visiting schools, festivals and events where they share their green knowledge with the community on how reducing waste to landfill by using composting, recycling and worm farms. The King and Queen will be roving around Beaman Park and would love to meet you!
	ROSS O'REILLY - High Valley Dawn "What's happening at High Valley Dawn Farm" 10:30am - Beaman Park Stage (1 hour) Ross O’Reilly and his family are the owners of High Valley Dawn Permaculture Farm, Beaches Restaurant Rosslyn Bay and Rosslyn Bay Wellness. From farmboy to tradesman, financial planner, professional rugby league coach, real estate agent, life and success coach and today a permaculture farmer, restaurateur, public speaker and wellness retreat facilitator.Ross is passionate about making a difference for our future generations, our planet and our community by applying the permaculture principals of earth care, people care and fair share with love and kindness for ourselves and all living things.
	CHANTELLE JAMES – 350 Central Queensland “Sustainability and the climate emergency – lived realities, facts, solutions and collaborations for a more just, renewable, regenerative, green and healthy future in the global and local context” 11:30am  Beaman Park Stage (15 mins) Chantelle has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management and volunteering in community groups such as local grassroots climate action group, 350 Central Queensland. As a local resident for nearly 20 years, she is passionate about caring for the earth, it’s creatures and people, and bringing about social and on-ground change for healthier ecosystems, food and people.
	BOB MUIR - Woppaburra 11:45am “5000 years of Woppaburra Sustainable Living” (15 mins) Bob Muir is a Woppaburra Elder from Woppa, (Great Keppel Island) is the current Chair of the Woppaburra Traditional Use of Marine Resource Agreement (TUMRA) and has had past associations with various section of the community from Natural Resource Management associations, Education, Youth, to advisory committees with the GBRMPA. The Woppaburra TUMRA includes the Keppel Islands and surrounding sea country. Under the agreement Woppaburra people will continue to develop and implement important sea country management initiatives in partnership with marine management agencies. This includes exchanging knowledge with scientists, managing traditional hunting protocols, doing seagrass monitoring and participating in compliance training. Woppaburra now have 173 ha of land on Woppa (Great Keppel Island) are working with the NKIEEC, AIMS, FBA and LSC looking after our country for all of us Woppaburra in the future will have Rangers working with all of the above and QPWS on projects looking after country.
	LIVINGSTONE SHIRE COUNCIL OFFICERS 1:00-2:00pm
	LEISE CHILDS – Livingstone Shire Council’s, Co-Ordinator Natural Resource Management "What’s Living in Livingstone – get to know our unique animals and plants" As Co-ordinator of Natural Resource Management for Council, Leise Childs, oversees a wide range of environmental programs to protect and rehabilitate natural ecosystems and address threats and impacts to significant environmental assets. She has a detailed knowledge of the Shire’s unique flora and fauna and is always willing to share. Leise chairs the Livingstone Environment and Regulatory Taskforce, a forum for community groups and agencies to support community and environmental resilience in the face of disaster events, and regularly brings stakeholders together to fund, plan and implement on-ground projects.
	MOLLY SAUNDERS – Livingstone Shire Council’s, Community Development &  Engagement Officer "Community Gardens & Livingstone 2050 – Shaping our Tomorrow" Molly has worked for Council for over 6 years as both a Youth Worker and currently as a Community Development and Engagement Officer in the Community Development, Sport and Recreation Team. This team understands the important role not-for-profit community organisations hold in the local community in providing worthwhile opportunities for participation in a wide variety of activities that improve the overall health and wellbeing of participants, as well as improve the vibrancy of the Livingstone community.
	DAVE MAZZAFERRI – Livingstone Shire Council’s, Manager Community Wellbeing and Local Disaster Coordinator “Resilience in the shire” and “What's your 'WHAT-IF' plan”? David is well respected in the Community Safety (Emergency Management) field and was deployed to Livingstone Shire Council to assist in the development and implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan in response to TC Marcia. He introduced and coordinated a task force approach to the recovery and resilience which won the 2015 Qld Get Ready Queensland Resilience Award. Dave's passion to build sustainability and a resilient community has been highly commended for promoting partnerships, resilience building and overseeing activities presently being held at the new Centre of Excellence Disaster Management Innovation and Community Resilience.
	PADDY DELALANDE– Livingstone Shire Council’s, Vegetation Rehabilitation Officer "Community actions can save native wildlife habitats" As Council’s Vegetation Rehabilitation Officer, Paddy has had extensive and varied experience in the collection, propagation, growing, planting and transplanting of native plants. He is an environmental educator in schools and the community providing valuable local knowledge of ecosystems in particular the coastal vegetation types. He provides support to residents of the Shire who participate in voluntary nature conservation programs and activities such as Habitat Stepping Stones and Friends of the Beach.
	SALLY FAULKNER – Livingstone Shire Council’s, Library Assistant "Don’t buy – borrow!.....and other amazing eResources available for free at your Library" Sally Faulkner has been working in council libraries since 2015 her main role currently is to deliver First Children’s program, a universal family literacy program aimed at supporting stronger language and literacy environments for babies and young children from 0–5 years and their families.
	DAVE MITCHELL -  Livingstone Shire Council’s, Pest Management Officer "Biological control of pest water plants" Dave Mitchell has been involved with Livingstone Shire Council for the past 11 with his role being the Pest Management Officer (Pest and Animal).  He is a wealth of knowledge so why not come along and hear him speak and ask him a few of those pesky questions.
	SHELLY MCARDLE - Capricornia Catchments and Tangaroa Blue 1:00pm  “For the love of our place – People and place community stewardship” (30 mins) Shelly McArdle is a qualified in Conservation and Land Management, horticulture, Yoga therapist and is a Board Member for Queensland Water and Land Carers – QWaLC and is also the local representative for Tangaroa Blue, a Nationwide organisation that facilitates the Australian Marine Debris Initiative and more recently the ReefClean Project that is being rolled out across the Queensland Coast.
	SHERIE BRUCE - Capricorn Conservation Council 2:15pm "Biodiversity & Citizen Science (Conservation)" (15 mins) Environmental Science is a passion Sherie has been pursuing for over ten years. As a First Nations Arrente/Yolgnu woman with experience in the Mining Industry and State Government, she have a unique perspective on the environment. As Coordinator of Capricorn Conservation Council, she is also focused on pursuing environmental advocacy, justice, and protection through evidence-based science and collaborative partnerships.
	LINDA MCLUSKIE - Capricorn Coast Bicycle User Group Inc (BUG) 2:30pm "Electric Bikes and the importance of staying active" (15 mins) The year Linda turned 60 (5 years ago) she retired and had a knee replacement.  A friend said “Well, that will be the end of your bike riding Linda.” which has turned out to be far from the truth! It was at this time Linda discovered the glory of the electric bike, despite friends teasing her about not riding a real bike but the legs still have to move! Since then she has participated in a 100 km cycling event in Victoria (cancer fundraiser.), joined in several charity rides and had a great time celebrating friend’s 70th birthday on the Otago Rail Trial in NZ.  From the seat of a bicycle, is a great way to experience the countryside!
	DARUMBAL - Welcome to Country dharumbal.com.au The Darumbal people maintain a firm belief in traditional Aboriginal law and custom, and their connection with historical homelands.There were six clan groups which constituted the Darumbal Nation. These clans all lived within their own territorial boundaries they considered theirs. They would gather with other clans for ceremonial purposes and all shared a common language. As the Darumbal people lived in harmony with their country, traditional Darumbal society dictated their way of living in the belief of “oneness”. They had a complex social system where everyone and everything was related. The traditional Darumbal language is seeing a revitalisation. By learning their language, the Darumbal people are taking control of their cultural identity, thus maintaining the ages old traditions of passing on cultural knowledge to their descendants. Along with the Language Program it is anticipated that many more cultural programs will be set up for the Darumbal people.

ACTIVITIES
	YOGA with Shelly McArdle - Tattwa Yoga Therapy "Enhance sustainable well being" 8am Yeppoon Town Hall foyer (45mins) As a child growing up on the Central Queensland Coast, I learned very early in life about the healing power of our natural environment. It was later in life in my twenties that I discovered yoga through the recommendation of my GP and beloved mentor June Canavan as a way of managing debilitating anxiety. It is these two experiences that have influenced the direction of my life. I have since gone on to create a career in natural resource management/conservation and to deepen my yoga practice graduating as a yoga teacher and therapist. The practice of yoga therapy seeks to empower people to connect to themselves and others. I feel that we are not separate from nature, we are part of it… over the generations we have forgotten this… when we remember and take our place it is like coming home. FREE - reserve your spot at www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/whatson
	Bicycle Servicing Demonstration 10:30am and 1:30pm (1hr) Beaman Park Join Jim Callan and Terry Arnold as they will be demonstrate servicing of bicycles and answer questions. They will also be talking about and brainstorm possible alternatives for bicycles, so drop by for a chat.  Resigter if you would like to participate (limit of five per session) but unlimited spectators welcome!
	Barbara Tamassy – Mosaic Artist Demonstrating how to make mosaic artwork from recycled materials 10:00am-12noon and 1:00-3:00pm (no booking necessary) Come along and watch mosaic artist Barbara as she creates her artworks using recycled materials like ceramic tiles, old crockery, shells, found objects and glass.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Natural Resource Management & Sustainability Officers Council officers will be on hand to talk about and show examples of building habitat and bird boxes as well as bee hotels for some of our most helpful friends in natural. Why not partake in their hands on coastal values activity that promotes natural resource management and the sustainability of our beautiful coastline.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Public Environments Officers Public Environment Officers will be on site with their Bio control display and will have helpful hints, tips and information on Pest & Weed Management in our Region.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Community Development & Engagement Officers Get the kids creative by turning recyclables into something you can use again at their free work shop session.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Waste & Recycling Officers Come along and test your skills at their, “Do you know your recycling” activity!  While you are there, learn all about how Council uses the J-Tract system to monitor contamination in recycling bins and find out what a Big Belly Solar Bin is?
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Library Assistants Learn all about the amazing services that are available to you for free at your local libraries and ask about the First Forever Five Children’s program.
	2040 THE MOVIE 2:30-4pm Concerned about his young daughter's future, filmmaker Damon Gameau travels the world in search of new approaches and solutions to global warming. Watch the Trailer   FREE - reserve your spot at www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/whatson
	Mrs Mary Greenpoles And look out for Mrs Mary Greenpoles today, (but she won’t be hard to miss)…Mrs Greenpoles is a very passionate Agent for Change, a Sustainability and Inclusion Advocate with a wealth of experience and knowledge having been a teacher 1975. Learn all about what her big Green STOP sign is trying to teach us about Sustainability. S= slow down and See T= touch and Think O= Organize P=Practice putting pieces in the proper place.

ARTWORKS	ON DISPLAY AROUND THE EXPO
	Barbara Tamassy - Mosaic Artist On retiring from full-time teaching in 2011 Barbara travelled to Europe and became inspired by the mosaics witnessed there, returning to take up mosaics full-time. She first exhibited at the Emu Park Gallery in 2012. Barbara has been conducting mosaic classes across the Capricorn Coast for the last three years. Barbara likes to work with a variety of tesserae, including ceramic tiles, old crockery, shells, found objects and glass.
	Christine Holden Christine’s ethical art pieces reflect how important it is to look after our planet. Her sculpture explores the possibilities of how something that most people see as rubbish can be turned into something of aesthetic beauty, while at the same time raising awareness to the global problem of marine debris and ocean plastics.
	Nora Hannasy-Cheers Nora is an artist based on the Capricorn Coast. Nora is an assemblage artist and works mostly with discarded materials from the urban environment. She loves the colours of rust, the textures of peeling paint and the scratches and chips found used and discarded objects. She has always been drawn to objects with a history.

STALLHOLDERS
	Bringing Back The Bush's Mark Cachia is an Environmental Restoration sole trader focusing on regeneration, re-vegetation, rehabilitation and restoration of natural and agricultural areas. Mark is working across the Burnett, Capricorn and Banana Regions assisting Landowners and Community Groups in various conservation projects
	Onsite Sewage Systems & Septics, New Work & Renovations, Gas Installations & Certification, Roof & Guttering Repairs - Bondoola Plumbing is a family owned and operated business that commenced trade in 2010. Although the business itself is 'young', we have over 30+ years of experience in water, wastewater and gas. Marty, and daughter Chelsea, are both qualified tradespeople that supply the services we offer. Onsite Sewage Systems & Septics - We are an authorised installer and service provider for Ozzi Kleen Onsite Sewage System which is manufactured by an Australian owned and operated company. This is a simple but efficient secondary treatment system that offers the possibility of recycling the wastewater for your garden.We also install concrete/polymer septic systems for those who only require primary treatment on their property. https://www.ozzikleen.com.au/distributors_agents/bondoola-plumbing
	Bushflow Herbals is a small family run business, specialising in organic handcrafted Australian Native skincare products and herbal teas. Having children made owner Catherine Mason became very conscious of the amount of toxic chemicals that are put into products that are marketed and used every day which is having detrimental effects on our health and environment. Bushflow Herbal creations are naturopathically formulated, free from nasty chemicals and packaged in reusable jars.  bushflowherbals.com
	Capricornia Catchments is a not-for-profit, community-based natural resource management group committed to delivering outcomes in sustainable land management, while building positive relationships with stakeholders through adopting an approach that is imbedded in community. The organisation has evolved to include a broader natural resource management focus, including delivering a range of on-ground works, educational and awareness raising activities to increase capacity and knowledge. It provides opportunities for stakeholders to discuss issues, identify solutions, agree on actions and work cooperatively for  outcomes. www.capcatchments.org.au
	The Capricorn Coast Bicycle User Group is a social riding and advocacy group formed in Yeppoon in 2007, with the to encourage more people to ride more often for transport as well as Sport and Recreation. The group facilitates the discussion of all aspects of Cycling with a focus on the creation of a safe, connected cycling environment via a constructive dialogue with the Community, local Council, Dept of Transport and Main Roads and various State Cycling organisations. They hold regular rides at a leisurely pace where the distance is governed by the riders experience and fitness and their meetings keep members informed on current Advocacy issues and and cycling events.  capcoastbug.com.au
	Capricorn Coast Landcare Group started out in 1987 and Junior Landcare commending in 1997. Since then the group and community volunteers have undertakes numerous on-ground projects like planting native plants, removing invasive weeds, running litter clean-ups and helping people appreciate local wildlife and various environmental issues. They work with other community groups and Council to help improve the natural environment, and always welcome new members and volunteers.   capricorncoastlandcaregroup.mysite.com
	The Central Qld MRF processes approximately 12000t of commingle caterials from approx. 57000 households in the Central Qld Region. The site is also the processing point for materials generated under the newly created Container Refund Scheme. The regions recyclables are sent to the MRF from up to the 300km’s away. Last Year the MRF processed and sent for recycling > 8,109,000 aluminium cans (sent to companies like Sims Metal) > 5,037,120 plastic beverage containers (sent for further processing) > 4,140,000 glass beverage containers (crushed to a 3mm minus material to be used as a substitute for sand in pipe embedment) > 4800t of paper and cardboard sent to a local paper mill in Australia to be made into new cardboard paper products.  Your efforts to make sure the correct items are placed in the bin assists us greatly as every item that is not recyclable that is placed in the bin must be removed by hand at the CQMRF. www.facebook.com/CQMRF/
	Since 1973 Capricorn Conservation Council (CCC) has performed an important role in providing environmental advocacy and community conservation education in Central Queensland. Our engagement covers schools, general community, industry and government. CCC participates in numerous communities, government and industry forums, such as the QLD Government, Environment Ministerial Roundtable Australian Government, GBRMP Authority, Local Marine Advisory Committee Department of Defence, Shoalwater Bay Training Area Environmental Advisory Committee, Livingstone Shire Council Environmental & Regulatory Taskforce and providing comments and solutions on Development Applications, focussing on ecologically sustainable design principles. www.cccqld.org.au/about.html
	Climatecare Electrical began specialising in Solar in 2009. A change of ownership in 2016 saw the reigns pass to Andrew White and Sue Brazier, caring and professional veterans of the industry. Under their management, Climatecare Electrical has remained true to the motto, “We Genuinely Care” whilst expanding and enhancing the product and services line-up, offering the best products the industry has to offer and expanding our services into commercial electrical and maintenance and Off-Grid systems.In 2019 the business became authorised distributors for SOLARGAIN, the largest and most respected Renewable Energy companies in Australia.  http://climatecareelectrical.com.au
	Drive By Nature offers customer electronic vechinles. They source and supply motors, controllers, lithium batteries etc for people wanting to do their own conversions. They also work with every customer to make their project a success. Often it’s with older vehicles, you know, reuse and repurpose, don’t throw out. Drive By Nature also do some work with solar and wind power, stand-alone systems.
	EcoSmart Solar is a local business with 15 year experience in the solar industry, specialising in high quality solar power, solar battery and solar hot water installations for Domestic and Commercial applications. Partnering with brands such LG, SMA, Sunpower, Fronius & REC, EcoSmart Solar will have the right solution for all your energy needs - Day & Night.   ecosmartsolar.com.au
	Emu Park Community Bushcare is a small group working in Emu Park to protect endangered beach scrub, precious wetlands and fragile dune systems. The group prides itself on it's casual atmosphere and is family friendly. Activities happen on the second Saturday of each month where you can learn about our local plants and ecosystems. Participate as little or a much as you like - they would love to meet you!    www.emuparkbushcare.org.au
	Fantabulous Frolics is a retail business stocking reusable gift wrap, reusable water balloons, as well as hand dyed garments (made with organic cotton where available, and non toxic dyes that can be disposed of in the garden).  Handmade sensory items and hair decorations are among the other things they provide.  They also sell Young Living essential oils and Flavourista. They also practice the Japanese gift wrapping technique - Furoshiki with their reusable gift wrap.
	Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is a community-based organisation that works to protect natural assets, improve adoption of modern and environmentally-friendly land management practices, and promote sustainable development. They work with stakeholders across central Queensland to provide planning direction, information, advice and practical support. Through their network, they provide information, resources and technical assistance to farmers, graziers and community groups to adopt improved land management practices.  Through this approach FBA is ensuring more sustainable and profitable production, improving water quality, and protecting the diversity of our local flora and fauna.   www.fba.org.au
	The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is Australia's lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s greatest natural treasures. For more than 40 years, we've been managing this great natural icon to ensure it's protected for the future. In protecting and managing the Reef, we work in partnership with other Australian and Queensland Government agencies, the Reef’s Traditional Owners, reef industries, researcher and the community. For more information about our work visit www.gbrmpa.gov.au
	High Valley Dawn is a permaculture farm in Rosslyn Bay committed to growing a self-sustaining community nurturing love and joy in harmony with nature. The 140 acre farm is working towards creating a self-sustaining community and supplying our nearby Paddock-to-Plate restaurant ‘Beaches Rosslyn Bay”. Our vision for the future includes a community education centre, more homes and cabins dotted around the property for both short and long-term residents, a community garden, a temple and infrastructure necessary to host weddings, retreats, conferences, workshops and events.   www.highvalleydawn.com.au
	Ian Weigh Toyota has a strong commitment to reducing our environmental footprint utilising a number of environmental initiatives. These initiatives include underground catchment tanks that allow us to wash vehicles utilising water collected from our roof tops, a combined Solar System total capacity of 244 Kilowatts, LED lighting with motion and PV sensors, louvers and blinds to help reduce heat and increase natural airflow. Both dealerships also have a recycle program which includes paper, toners, cartridges & carboard. On top of these environmentally friendly focused activities Ian Weigh Toyota in partnership with the Livingstone Council assists in the co-ordination of National Tree Day activities.  www.ianweightoyota.com.au
	Jacks Paddock is a community garden run by the local community. Since it began in 2018, 28 fruit trees and lots of veggies have been donated and planted with a little book and seed library established. Everyone is welcome to come and  learn about gardening, celebrate events, hold workshops and enjoy the garden. Come along every Wednesday morning from 9am with workshops and fun activities on the first Sunday of every month – corner Ross & Power Sts Yeppoon.   Jacks Paddock Facebook Page
	LIVINGSTONE SHIRE COUNCIL STALLS - Come and meet the crew! Livingstone Shire Council’s Natural Resource Management & Sustainability Officers Council officers will be on hand to talk about and show examples of building habitat and bird boxes as well as bee hotels for some of our most helpful friends in natural.   Why not partake in their hands on coastal values activity that promotes natural resource management and the sustainability of our beautiful coastline.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Public Environments Officers Public Environment Officers will be on site with their Bio control display and will have helpful hints, tips and information on Pest & Weed Management in our Region.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Community Development & Engagement Officers Get the kids creative by turning recyclables into something you can use again at their free work shop session.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Waste & Recycling Officers Come along and test your skills at their, “Do you know your recycling” activity!  While you are there, learn all about how Council uses the J-Tract system to monitor contamination in recycling bins and find out what a Big Belly Solar Bin is?
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Library Assistants Learn all about the amazing services that are available to you for free at your local libraries and ask about the First Forever Five Children’s program.
	Livingstone Shire Council’s Disaster Management and Resilience Officers Council officers will be there to talk about disaster resilience and share information and resources to help you be better prepared for the next disaster.
	Mama's Natural Magic is an eco-online store based in Yeppoon. Their small family business takes pride in providing the highest quality, eco friendly and sustainable products to help you and your family love a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.    mamasnaturalmagic.com.au
	Sabrina Burke has been championing plastic-free and 'light-footprint' living as a way to conserve the health of the planet for future generations. Many products in the shops come smothered in layers of Clingfilm & Styrofoam, and she felt guilty sending a long-lasting item like plastic to landfill. Minimal Waste means avoiding sending plastic and other good things to landfill and finding ways to avoid or better deal with them, shopping smarter, getting to know local businesses and asking for better packaging and products. She helps people find alternatives in their local area and gives educational talks at events and schools.   Minimal Waste CQ Facebook Page
	At North Keppel Island Environmental Education Centre (NKIEEC) students come and stay for residential programs for up to a week. Education Queensland lease a small section of North Keppel Island off QPWS. We manage our own water, power and waste. Through the utilisation of our School Environmental Management Plan and our Environmental Management Plan all aspects are managed sustainably. While the students are living in residence they monitor their water, power and waste to become aware of these vital resources. It is hoped when they return home, these learnings help to inform their future choices and adoptability of sustainable practices. https://northkeppelislandeec.eq.edu.au
	After being frustrated with no dairy free ice cream for her family, Nicole launched her own soft serve to cater for those with a wide variety of allergies. She now offers dairy, gluten, nut free and vegan friendly soft serve so everyone for everyone to enjoy. No Moo 4 U also uses compostable spoons, cling wrap, bin bags, cups and gloves, recycled napkins, making this treat healthy and good for the environment.   NO MOO 4 U Facebook Page
	Marie started making REUSABLE BAGS for her own use, then realised how much plastic she picked off our beach so decided to sell her produce bags to help eliminate single use bags littering our beautiful beaches & killing the marine life.  She works from home on my own. She is not strictly non for profit but most of what she makes goes back into materials. Marie Hamilton  Mob: 0429 463 442  www.facebook.com/ReasReusableBags
	RM Taylor (Builder) Pty Ltd has been building in Yeppoon for 36 years and have just become an authorised distributor for RESiLIFT®.  Rick & Michele Taylor, Directors of the  company, realised the need for the RESiLIFT® products in the area and how a home lift can make such a huge difference to client’s lives, enabling people to remain in their house safely,  provide better accessibility and convenience within an affordable price. Michele Taylor  Mob: 0429 492 582
	Sharon loves being an Independent Social Marketer for Modere.  Modere provides products for everyday use including Personal Care, Health and Wellness, and Home Care.  The products are ethical, sustainable and have low impact on the environment.  Modere products are safe and effective for you, your family and your home. Call 0409 555 283
	Tangaroa Blue Foundation is an Australian registered charity focused on the health of our marine environment, and coordinates the Australian Marine Debris Initiative, an on-ground network of volunteers, communities, organisations and agencies around the country monitoring the impacts of marine debris along their stretch of coastline. This work then leads to the creation of source reduction plans that aim to stop the debris ending up on our beaches in the first place.   www.tangaroablue.org
	UpCycle CQ is a profit-for-purpose social enterprise, upskills youngsters to use and reuse discarded materials and components while working at capturing value locally by way of applied human-centred-design. Upcycling provides opportunities to upskill young people in the fundamentals of distributed neighbourhood micro-fabrication to address the challenges of community waste management. UpCycle CQ contends that multiple opportunities exist in recovering materials and components from local waste streams to value-add, upscale, initiate new venture formation, and foster a generation of job creators or local entrepreneurs. www.upcyclecq.com.au
	350 Central Queensland is a local grassroots climate action group affiliated with 350.org Australia and the global 350.org climate movement. 350 Central Queensland volunteers organise events, activities, campaigns and awareness raising on the climate crisis to bring about solutions and action for a safer climate future for us all. Our climate action focus is on transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Australia, no new fossil fuel projects, community owned renewable energy projects and the human and land rights injustices associated with climate change and new fossil fuel projects.  We organise in the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region but have members across CQ and Queensland. 350 garners its name from 350 ppm (parts per million); the safest upper limit prescribed by scientists for carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere. We are currently at 412ppm. 350.org.au/

SPONSORS
	Freedom Fast Cats takes you through the spectacular Keppel Bay Islands; located at Southern Great Barrier Reef near the Tropic of Capricorn, and boasting some of the most pristine beaches, and unspoilt habitats the reef has to offer. Join the experienced crew for a memorable day exploring the Keppel Bay Islands. They have a range of different cruising options to suit all ages. If you like a more laid back pace, sit back relax and soak up the scenery as you cruise the coves and beaches. For the more adventurous type they have glass bottom boat cruises, snorkelling and the famous boom-netting. Guaranteed to be a highlight of your visit to the Capricorn Coast! www.freedomfastcats.com
	J.J. Richards commitment is to work closely with its clients to implement, where possible, the “avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle and recover” philosophy of the waste management hierarchy to minimise the amount of waste disposed to landfill. As a recognised leader in the industry for innovation, J.J. Richards has been responsible for developing and introducing several world firsts in “best practice” waste management equipment and process. These innovations are all targeted towards creating the most efficient processes and equipment with the least environmental impact. www.jjrichards.com.au
	Kanga Bins is a Rockhampton owned family operated waste management company which has been serving the community of Rockhampton and greater regions for over 20 years. Specialists in commercial and domestic rubbish and waste removal in the Rockhampton, Gracemere, Yeppoon, Emu Park, Mount Morgan and wider Capricornia region, they are known for exceptional service and competitive pricing. As the local Official Container Exchange Partner, the Queensland Container Refund Scheme introduced to help us all improve our recycling efforts by giving a 10-cent refund for each eligible container returned to a container refund point. Kanga Bins now also has automated counting machines available at Yeppoon We are open from Monday to Friday, 9.30am till 4.30pm. kangabins.com.au
	Lendlease Foundation’s Springboard program is a global program proven to generate remarkable outcomes, including lasting long-term relationships between Lendlease and its community partners. The program’s strong focus on sustainability aims to create a network of like-minded people around the globe who are committed to living a more sustainable life and effecting change by helping to create solutions to sustainability challenges. www.lendlease.com/au/company/sustainability
	Renew is a national, not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Established in 1980, Renew provides expert, independent advice on sustainable solutions for the home to households, government and industry. Sanctuary: Modern green homes is Australia’s premier magazine dedicated to sustainable house design. Each quarter, Sanctuary features lavish, full-colour spreads, including floor plans, on sustainable new homes and renovations, profiles the work of Australia’s leading environmental architects and designers and provides a wealth of ideas and practical advice on how to make your home more sustainable, no matter what your budget. renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine Renew: technology for a sustainable future is Australia’s premier magazine on practical sustainable living. For almost 40 years, Renew has provided the latest information and advice on saving energy and water in the home. Packed with practical and DIY articles, each issues features Q&A with Renew’s experts, plus buyers guides providing the details you need before buying a solar power system, insulation, a rainwater tank, a heating and cooling system + more.  renew.org.au/about-us/vision-impact

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PASSPORT ACTIVITY

Download your passport here - Sustainable Passport
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Join the free ’Passport to Sustainable Living’ Competition for your chance to win a trip for 4 to Great Keppel Island, thanks to Lendlease Foundation and Freedom Fast Cats!

WHERE TO GET PASSPORTS
Passports are available from participating businesses and from Yeppoon Town Hall Customer Support. You can also download a home printer friendly version to print at home.

HOW TO PLAY
Find the sustainable item/service chosen by each business, to earn a stamp in this passport.

You need to collect six (6) stamps from participating businesses before visiting the Admin Marquee at The Sustainable Livingstone Expo on Sunday 29 September 2019 in Beaman Park, Yeppoon to collect your last stamp.

You will then go into the draw to win a trip for 4 people to Great Keppel Island thanks to LendLease and Freedom Fast Cats!

WHERE TO FIND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SHIRE

BUSINESS	HOW MY BUSINESS PRACTICES SUSTAINABILITY	PICTURES
	BLING BLING COSTUMES -  8/6 Normanby St Yeppoon (Only open from Wed 25 Sept) At Bling Bling Costumes we work on being sustainable in our hire section as the costumes get used again & again. Recycle, Reuse, Reclaim is our Mantra when designing  new costumes & we love using vintage fabrics & trims salvaged from other garments.  We repair our own costumes also so that their useful life can be extended to the maximum.  We have a range of Props that can also be hired over & over including a genuine coffin.
	CAPRICORN NEWSAGENCY - 8 James Street Yeppoon We are very conscious of the amount of waste we produce within our business and we try to reduce, re-use and recycle where we can. This includes recycling all our old newspapers and magazines. We also support the entrepreneurship of businesses who focus on sustainable practices or are ‘eco-friendly’.  One example is a range of shopping totes made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
	CHAPTER COFFEE - 17 Hill Street Yeppoon Chapter encourages using Keep cups, by offering discounts when using them and the opportunity for our customers to store keep cups in the shop. We provide all leftover coffee grounds free to a good home, customers have used them for gardening and making body scrubs. We use biocups for our takeaway coffees and use paper straws and paper bags.
	COCOMO EXPRESS JUICE BAR & CAFE - 8 James St Yeppoon We are a juice bar and café offering fresh juice, smoothies, grab and go food as well as retail products. Where ever possible we source recycled and recyclable packaging for our food and takeaway products and encourage our customers to stop for a while and eat “in house”, therefore reducing waste and increasing well-being.
	EMU PARK NEWSAGENCY - 14B Hill Street Emu Park Emu Park Newsagent contributes to sustainability within our community by encouraging customers to use their own bags where possible or taking advantage of our paper bags. Plastic bags as well as straws have been unavailable from our store for the last 12 months or so. We also supported Rhodes Watson by selling reusable calico bags within our community. All unsold papers and cardboard are offered and often collected by our customers to use in their gardens and household projects.As part of our commitment we have also increased our eco-friendly range of giftware and products within the store.
	FARNBOROUGH COUNTRY LIFE STORE - 595 Farnborough Rd, Farnborough At Farnborough Country Life Store, we have various ways in which we are practicing & encouraging sustainability.  We sell products that encourage people to put this into practice at home. Some examples being - reusable shopping bags, bee's wax wraps, traditional heritage seeds that are non-hybrid & non-GMO.  Customer's groceries are packed into cardboard boxes & paper bags and we use takeaway coffee cups, in which both the cup & lid are compostable.
	LIVINGSTONE SHIRE COUNCIL Yeppoon Town Hall - 25 Normanby Street Yeppoon Library - 84 John Street Emu Park Library - 9 Hill Street Sustainability is a concept that has become increasingly widely used but often invokes different definitions. A widely accepted definition of sustainability is to "...meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (Brundtland Commission, 1987). Sustainability is also about achieving the right balance between the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Livingstone Shire Council is keen to ensure the sustainability of the shire by addressing all elements of sustainability in its decision making practices. This is reflected in Livingstone Shire Council's Corporate Plan where "an environment which is valued and sustainable...for the benefit of current and future generations", a "sustainable local economy", a "sustainable community" and a "sustainable organisation" are integral.
	LURE LIVING - 14 Anzac Pde Yeppoon At Lure Living all or our packaging is bio pack and we use paper straws instead of plastic straws and our take away cutlery is made from wood not plastic. We also support beach clean up – where a Customer can  come and grab a bucket and if they bring it back filled with rubbish - found at the beach, they get a free coffee. We are part of Responsible Cafe's an organization that supports to bring your own cup and you get $0.50 off. We are also collecting the lids of our milk bottles to donate them to be made into plastic hands and arms for kids.
	NEXTRA YEPPOON CENTRAL - Yeppoon Central Shopping Centre, 42 Park St Yeppoon We are very conscious of the amount of waste we produce within our business and we try to reduce, re-use and recycle where we can. This includes recycling all our old newspapers and magazines. We also support the entrepreneurship of businesses who focus on sustainable practices or are ‘eco-friendly’.  One example is a range of shopping totes made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
	OFFICE CHOICE YEPPOON - Keppel Bay Plaza, 64/76 James Street Yeppoon We are very conscious of the amount of waste we produce within our business and we try to reduce, re-use and recycle where we can. This includes recycling all our old newspapers and magazines. We also support the entrepreneurship of businesses who focus on sustainable practices or are ‘eco-friendly’.  One example is a range of shopping totes made entirely from recycled plastic bottles.
	OSHEN APARTMENTS YEPPOON - 49 Hill Street Yeppoon To maintain our planet Oshen Apartments Yeppoon are making every effort to reduce our Carbon Footprint. We are changing to Energy Efficient Globes in the lighting, using Bio-Degradable Cleaning products, Carbon Neutral Guest Products (eg:-Shampoo, Conditioner, soap) Bio-degradable Washing products, Eco Friendly re-usable bags & Hot Water Energy Efficient Heat Pumps.
	TANBY ROSES - 2/17 James Street Yeppoon As a local family florist trading in Yeppoon for nearly 30 years, we make a concerted effort of buy locally wherever possible.  Many of the flowers used for our arrangements that we source are grown free from chemicals.  Brown paper bags are used for packaging of our chocolate selection – that have no added preventatives.
	TEN COMMANDMENTS GRANITE & MARBLE - 52 Jabiru Drive Yeppoon Granite is a completely natural product with no harmful byproducts. It is quarried and manufactured with sustainable techniques and lasts a life time, reducing landfill. Should you need to replace your granite, it can be completely recycled to create new products like smaller bench tops, retaining walls, paver stones, small stones for mosaics and driveways, and more.
	THE ATTIC EXPRESSO BAR - 44 James Street Yeppoon At The Attic we sell lots of sustainable products to encourage people to use reusable products. Our biggest seller is our reusable cups range.  Our products are from pottery for the planet and frank green  - when you purchase a cup you receive a free coffee and then you receive 50c off every coffee when you use your own cup. We also sell hand made market bags, produce bags reusable straws and little lunch cutlery sets.
	TWO SISTERS COFFEE BAR - 99 Matthew Flinders Drive Cooee Bay Two Sisters Coffee Bar have incorporated Sustainability into their everyday business in a number of ways – their Campas take away coffee cups are composable and they also encourage customers to bring along their own cups to be filled with Campos love, saving you .50c every time you do.  They have hosted suitcase rummage sales and also conduct Yoga sessions each Sunday morning, 7am to 8am – come on down and join in the fun.
	THE WATERLINE RESTAURANT & KEPPEL BAY MARINA - 1 Marina Way Rosslyn The Waterline Restaurant takes an active role in improving environmental responsibility and communication and educating our community. We are part of the Responsible Cafes where we have introduced reusable cups and discounts for BYO cups, The Last Straw - no plastic straws, Take 3 for the sea (educating our marina guests to pick up 3 pieces of waste when at the beach, have introduced co-mingle recycling, have introduced food only wastage bins, only use environmentally  friendly takeaway containers, and are collecting milk bottle caps to donate to local school to give to Envision Hands.
	YEPPOON - EMU PARK FUNERALS - 2/17 James Street Yeppoon For the past 29 years, Yeppoon-Emu Park funerals have been associated with Finlayson & McKenzie funeral directors.  They provide eco friendly ashes pouches or boxes that can be released into the ocean with no side effects to our reef, fish or water.
	YOGOLICIOUS - 13 James Street Yeppoon Yogalicious cafe has been part of the sustainable cafe initiative for the past 10 years, our mission is to see a sustainable Cafe Culture on the Capricorn Coast. Recycling everything from soft plastics, cans, glass and tins and more. All of our compostable goods are collected by a local farmer weekly. We reduce our land fill contribution by minimizing our waste output. We are also part of the national campaign #GoTopless (no lid) encouraging dine in consumers to opt out of having a take away cup.