Whitehorse, VIC

City in Victoria

Australia

176.2k population • AU$162.0m budget

Websitewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

Whitehorse, VIC draws residents to shopping centers for community events with Activate Whitehorse

Nonprofits and community groups in Whitehorse can reserve five Activation Pods at three shopping centers. Each Pod can be reserved for up to four consecutive days for speakers, classes, and workshops. Whitehorse offers up to $1,000 AUD per group from its Booster Fund to cover event costs. Council leaders introduced Activate Whitehorse to break down barriers between local businesses, nonprofits, and residents upon reopening from COVID-19.

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Whitehorse, VIC

Australia

Whitehorse, VIC assesses rewards for socially responsible behavior during GreenMoney Reward pilot

Local residents accepted sustainable living challenges through GreenBe's GreenMoney app. Challenges ranged from reading articles on environmental issues to cycling or taking public transit to work. Successful challenges led to points redeemable for vouchers, movie tickets, and free admissions to participating venues. The three-year pilot allowed Whitehorse to evaluate how to mobilize the community for eco-friendly lifestyles.

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Whitehorse, VIC

Australia

Verified Projects

Knox, VIC leads feasability study on reusable sanitary products with neighboring councils

Knox and five Melbourne-area councils are surveying local residents about sanitary and incontinence products. The survey asks about product types in use and past experiences with reusable items. Council officials are seeking insights into why participants may be reluctant or inconsistent with their reusable product use. The study will produce best practices for council efforts to reduce the 15% of landfill waste composed of single-use items like diapers and pads.

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Knox, VIC

Australia

Whitehorse, VIC

Australia