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Our Workshops: Helping Councils Build Thriving Communities

How Our Workshops Support Councils

Councils like yours are integral to shaping sustainable and resilient communities, but we know that connecting residents with knowledge and skills that create lasting change can be challenging. We can help.


Covering topics from
Circular Economy to Food Waste Avoidance and Community Capacity Building, our sessions are a practical, actionable solution, tailored to local needs.

How We Empower Your Residents

Through our in-person and online workshops, we equip residents with expert knowledge and the confidence to take practical steps toward being more connected, more resilient, and more climate solutions focused.


Our
Circular Economy workshops help communities rethink waste, offering guidance on enhancing recycling systems, making more sustainable purchasing decisions, and discovering innovative ways to manage resources. Similarly, our Food Waste Avoidance sessions demonstrate easy household actions—like smart shopping, effective food storage, and creative cooking techniques—that reduce waste and save money. Attendees leave with practical strategies that support environmental sustainability and deliver long-term financial savings.



For councils looking to support Safe Climate efforts, we offer workshops on reducing energy use, and understanding the impacts of climate change. Our Resilient Communities workshops also provide guidance on strengthening social connections, improving neighbourhood networks, and fostering inclusive participation. Additionally, Community Capacity Building workshops equip organisations with the skills to advocate for change, engage volunteers, and communicate sustainability messages effectively. Attendees gain practical tools that enhance both community resilience and organisational impact.

Confident, Engaged Communities

Our workshops are not only informative, but also produce measurable outcomes. Participants leave with a boost in their confidence and practical strategies to create lasting change in their own lives, homes, and communities. Councils benefit from increased community engagement, improved resident waste management, and stronger local networks.

Looking for an All-in-One Solution?


For councils seeking a one stop, online sustainability education tool, look no further than our @ HOME Program. The @ HOME Program offers an innovative, council-branded online learning platform designed to showcase waste reduction and sustainability solutions to your residents. Hosted on Mighty Networks, we provide a seamless experience for residents to engage with content at their own pace.


Through @ HOME, your community will have access to recorded content, live webinars, and an interactive resident hub, tailored to address local challenges and needs, all delivered by experts from the comfort of their own home to the homes of your residents.

Let’s Team Up

At Good for the Hood, we work closely with councils to design and deliver workshops that meet the unique needs of their communities. Partner with us to bring engaging, informative, and impactful workshops to your community. Get in touch to find out how we can support your council’s sustainability goals: https://www.goodforthehood.com.au/contact

Jo Taranto presenting a community workshop. Workshops include circular economy and food waste avoidance topics.
Community members attend a Good for the Hood workshop with facilitator Jo Taranto to discuss safe climate efforts and resilience.

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