In Bellingen EYE, we are aiming to…
connect youth with the bush and the wider natural environment, and to nurture that connection,
by offering “Youth2Nature” Weekend Environmental Camps and seasonal Bushwalks.
In Bellingen EYE, we are aiming to…
empower youth by giving them leadership and work skills, a bigger voice in the community, and meaningful activities to engage in,
by holding an annual EYE Leadership Camp,
by sending EYE delegates to relevant conferences and events, and
by creating a strong Mentoring Network with knowledgeable members of the local community.
In Bellingen EYE, we are aiming to…
raise awareness of environmental issues amongst youth and in the wider community,
by organising “FrEYEday Night” social events for youth (film nights, etc),
by offering the “Coffee Revolutionaries” environmental discussion group, and
by holding an annual concert: “The EYE Ball”.
In Bellingen EYE, we are aiming to…
make our community a more sustainable and environmentally beautiful place to live for youth and for the rest of the community as well,
by participating in monthly Bellingen Landcare working bees,
by advocating for better bike facilities/bike paths, and
by organising bike maintenance workshops.
In Bellingen EYE, we are aiming to…
create a strong and sustainable infrastructure,
by working with our EYE coordinator and EYE youth project workers,
by creating a friendly and welcoming meeting space at the Bellingen Environment Centre,
by maintaining an awesome website,
by making sure we have good publicity so that everyone is aware of all we have to offer, and
by maintaining a large scholarship fund so that our programs and events are available to all youth, no matter what their financial situation.
