Funding from government departments and philantropic trusts is crucial to BREAZE and we need help in making sure that we continue to gain such support. The BREAZE Board would like to put together a small team (4-6) people who will help BREAZE by identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant submissions. If you have previous administrative experience, we'd love you to be part of the team!

BlazeAid joins the flood recovery effort.
 
For the last month, BlazeAid fencing teams have been working alongside farmers to help clear away debris from fence lines, remove damaged fencing and then repair or replace the fences.

Hundreds of kilometres of fences have been damaged or swept away, so that the affected paddocks become unusable. There are BlazeAid bases being set up in affected areas in Queensland, NSW and Victoria. The people who come to help are ordinary Australians who want to do something, and not just leave it to Government. Some come for a day, some for a week, some stay longer – it’s catching! Many are retired, others on holiday, others have a day to spare.

Are you interested in helping our community to live sustainably? Here's your opportunity to create the change you want to see!

Opening in Lydiard Street in December 2011, Smart Living Ballarat aims to be a one-stop-shop where people can connect to local skills, expertise and resources that will help them to live smarter.

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly shifts of a 3 hour duration will be available. Full training will be provided - you don’t need to be an expert on all things sustainable.

Find out more about the centre and what is involved by contacting the BREAZE office. 

Contact Jacinta at BREAZE on 53291730 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The BREAZE Market Stall is in hot demand! But we can't cover all events unless we have a dedicated team of people.
If you're interested in spending a couple of hours here and there helping out on the BREAZE stall, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on 5329 1730. 

No-one needs to commit to extraordinary hours. 1-3 hours per market is all it takes! Let us know your availability and we can line up time for a chat in the office and talk through role of helping out on the BREAZE stall.

Generally, we try to pair people up so you're not alone. The markets we go to provide a platform for our team to meet new people and talk sustainability with like-minded folk. It's often a two-way learning experience and no-one needs to (or possibly could!) know everything that BREAZE are up to in Ballarat. The crucial thing is that we get out there and provide a friendly, relaxed space where people are comfortable to come and chat or make enquiries.

Upcoming market stalls:
City of Ballarat Farmers Market, Saturday 5th March
Lakeside Farmers Market, last Saturday of the month
Andersons Mill, Sunday 3rd April

Are you into locally produced food? Like the idea of helping others enjoy the benefits of eating organic food from 'just down the road'? BREAZE has joined with the Ballarat South Uniting Church to establish a community-based enterprise, The BREAZE Local Food Store. The store will sell food and non-food goodies from a shop based in the church at 104 Albert Street, Sebastopol.

BREAZE is offering you the opportunity to take part in an exciting sustainability leadership program!

What is Community Connectors?
It’s a program for those who want to...
• be uplifted about the journey to sustainability and beyond
• inspire change in those around them
• explore the rich connections that exist in our community

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a professional development experience. Whether you are at school, in a workplace, a community group, a BREAZE committee member or a keen individual, this event will develop your skills and provide a great space to think, dream, plan and learn. Prepare to be excited and uplifted about the journey ahead!

DATES
Saturday 26th March, 9.30am – 5.00pm & Sunday, 27th March, 9.30 - 1.00pm