Kwinana to benefit from Green Corps funding

An innovative, collaborative partnership between a private organisation, a local government authority, a landcare authority, an indigenous organisation, a community group and an employment/training agency has resulted in the group successfully securing Green Corps funding for a project to rehabilitate native bushlands and wetlands in the Kwinana area.

The 26 week Youth Greening and Growing the Environment project will commence in September this year, providing ten local young people the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement, conservation and ecological function of a number of existing natural environmental assets in Kwinana.

Each of the project partners – Peet Limited, Bridging the Gap Inc, Ngulla Community Nursery, Medina Aboriginal Cultural Community, Town of Kwinana and Swan Catchment Council – are committed to community involvement in achieving Kwinana’s environmental vision and youth development in Kwinana.

The innovative environmental training and youth development project will be run with Greening Australia as a part of the Federal Government’s highly successful Green Corps program, a youth development and environmental training program aimed at youths aged between 17 and 20.

Peet Limited Managing Director Brendan Gore said he was proud to support the program which delivers significant social and environmental benefits to local communities.

“This partnership has helped create something very positive,” said Mr Gore. “This is ‘real-life’ work experience that develops valuable skills in each of the participants and helps to create an environmental asset for communities,” he said.

“Peet’s previous involvement with Green Corps projects has been very rewarding and we’re looking forward to working with our partners, Greening Australia and the young people who get the opportunity to be involved.”

The project will provide diverse work and training opportunities and offer a range of interesting environmental, heritage and community projects across six different locations within broader Kwinana, including:

Ngulla Community Nursery – propagating and planting native plant species, building infrastructure and the installation of fencing

The Village at Wellard northern wetland – mulching, revegetating bushland and installing educational signage throughout the wetland. Other potential activities may include the constructing a new boardwalk.

Kwinana Beach – rehabilitating dune areas, developing a walk trail and erosion control.

Magenup Lake – weed control, constructing a fence and installing interpretive signage.


Clementi Reserve – rehabilitating walkways, constructing and installing fencing along trails and controlling weeds and mulching bushlands.

Spectacles Wetlands – rehabilitating bushland areas damaged in the 2007 Christmas fires by surveying existing plant re-vegetation, collecting seed for propagation, supporting weed spraying operations and removing dangerous objects

The Green Corps project aims to provide environmental outcomes which aid the conservation of Australia’s natural environment and provide youths with opportunities for improved employment and educational outcomes as they connect with their communities.

Each member of the Green Corps team will receive accredited training designed to develop practical skills to help them open the door to future employment opportunities. They will also receive first-aid and occupational health and safety training to complete their work-force experience.

If you are interested in getting involved in this project or would like to find out more, please contact Claire Hudson at Greening Australia on 0427 439 728.