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.

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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?

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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?

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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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Street Tree TLC

The Gap Contact organiser for address, The Gap, QLD, Australia

Join us to provide the street trees lining our neighbourhood with tender loving care. Please meet at 7.30am at the Paten Rd end of Cedarhurst. Please bring a shovel or […]

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3 days ago

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What an amazing idea, love letters to trees. What do you think about this being implemented in The Gap? Which tree would you choose to write a love letter to? The beautiful tree in your backyard? The amazing old trees along Enoggera creek, some of them more than 400 years old? The last of the native Macademia Trees that originated right here in The Gap? Please post a photo of your favourite tree and let us know what you would write? ... See MoreSee Less

Ten years after Melbourne's trees got email addresses, people are still sending them love letters

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More than a decade ago, every council-owned tree in Melbourne was given an email address. It was a way to keep on top of maintenance, but it soon took a more romantic turn.
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5 days ago

The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.
In a couple of weeks, while we will be at the Keperra Barbecue, in Victoria Park there will be the annual Green Fair, and our committee member Fanny will be hosting one of the stalls there, so make sure you visit her. There will be a large range of stalls and activities, and this year a focus will be on how to build flood resilience. If you have not yet obtained your two free plants, bring your rate notice and you can get two free plants right there and then. If you forget it do not worry, you can always get your free plant at Paten Park Native Nursery. They hold a wide range of native plants and have really nice free ones. ... See MoreSee Less

Green Heart Fair

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Discover how easy it is to be green at Brisbane City Council's sustainable living festival Green Heart Fair on Sunday 26 May at Victoria Park, Herston. Learn from Brisbane’s best eco experts while e...
The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.

5 days ago

The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.
Most of us are doing our shopping over the weekend. This weekend, when preparing your shopping list, consider whether you could replace some or all of your purchases with plastic-free alternatives. This is important, because much of the plastic you purchase makes its way into the environment, our creeks and the ocean with devastating effect. To help you in this task, Conservation Volunteers Australia have added a new feature to their app called "SeaToSource Plastic Waste Challenge". It helps you to identify plastic items and suggests how to replace them. We think this is a terrific opportunity to make a difference with benefit for the aquatic wildlife. ... See MoreSee Less

NEW App Activity: SeaToSource Plastic Waste Challenge - Conservation Volunteers Australia

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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is thrilled to launch a new activity in our CVA app — the SeaToSource Plastic Waste Challenge. This initiative is our latest endeavour in the fight against pl...
The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.

6 days ago

The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.
Very interesting new article in the Journal of Transport geography estimating that each year more than 1.6Million people are killed by cars. This results in a massive 60 to 80 Million people killed by cars since they became used. Would we accept a similar death toll from any other cause? What are your thoughts when you hear these statistics which does not even include all those many people that survived but were left with injuries that reduced their wellbeing, quality of life and ability to work? It also does not include the grief by families of victims. There probably is a role for cars in transport but should we be giving them the space and advantage over all other transport modes that we currently do? Public transport, active transport seem much better alternatives for safety and health. ... See MoreSee Less

Car harm: A global review of automobility's harm to people and the environment

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Despite the widespread harm caused by cars and automobility, governments, corporations, and individuals continue to facilitate it by expanding roads, ...
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1 week ago

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How concerned are you personally about invasive ants invading your property? While we do not have red fire ants in the Gap, there is an infestation of yellow crazy ants originating from Africa. These ants spray acid when disturbed and are very active predators competing and killing local ants. Would you be interested in a seminar about these invasive ant species and what you can do when you notice them in your area? ... See MoreSee Less

Calls for Defence land audit as source of army base fire ant infestation confirmed

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DNA testing has confirmed invasive fire ants found at a southern Queensland army base are linked to the existing Brisbane infestation, prompting calls for an audit of all Defence land.
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1 week ago

The Gap Sustainability Initiative Inc.
Two weeks to go until our next seminar in The Gap State High School Library. We are very excited to welcome three expert speakers to guide us through the discussion of the value of street trees. Please come and join us and let people know about our seminar. if you have questions for the speakers let us know, so they can prepare information specifically for you. One question could be about what protection there is for street trees. It seems they easily fall victim to development as just seen in Samford Road. ... See MoreSee Less

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