The Sustainable Living Space is a community initiative working in the outer eastern suburbs,

looking at ways to involve the community in environmental sustainability. The major focus is to talk to the community to determine interest in creating a Sustainable Living Space - a place where people and groups can come and learn how to live more sustainably in their everyday lives and share knowledge and experiences of living sustainably.

Over the coming months we’ll be speaking to the community at a range of community forums, focus groups, workshops, community conversations and through surveys. We’ll be asking people what they think about the environment and living a sustainable life. We’ll also be asking them what they think about the idea of developing a space dedicated to sustainable living in the area.

We need input from all parts of the outer eastern community. To find out how to get involved in this exciting project check out the Sustainable Living Space website.

The Victorian Government has funded Maroondah City Council until June 2010 to bring together residents, businesses and community organisations in Bayswater North to respond to local issues and to bring about changes that will benefit the community.

• Canterbury Road to the north
• Colchester Road to the east
• Dandenong Creek to the south
• Taralla Creek to the west

Eastern Volunteers is a member of the Strategic Partnerships Group which is part of the governance structure. The Strategic Partnership Group is responsible for working with the Steering Committee to develop the Action Plan and allocate resources to facilitate outcomes. The members comprise of key people able to make decision regarding resources. The Steering Committee sets the direction for the Community Renewal Project and determines the key priorities for the community, decides on actions and oversees the implementation of the Community Renewal Project in Bayswater North. Membership is made up of a minimum of 50% residents. All members are appointed to represent the community interest and not individual or sectional interests.

For further information go to http://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/BayswaterNorthCommunityRenewal.aspx