Green Connect is a busy social enterprise with lots of moving parts. We create jobs, reduce waste and grow fair food. All of our news is published one one place here, and then split into people, waste and food. This is the page where you can find everything else.
If you are interested in a specific area, try clicking on one of the categories under a blog post below.
FREE social enterprise workshops
Are you curious about the growing social enterprise sector? Are you interested in starting your own social enterprise? Are you part of a social enterprise in Wollongong and want to [...]
Green Connect News February 2021
Hi, Happy lunar new year! And happy new year in general. At Green Connect we have celebrated an award and a donation or two, thrown together a video tour of [...]
Green Connect News December 2020
Hi, I’m sure, like me, your inbox is full of end-of-year newsletters so this is just a quick one from me to say… Thank you to all of [...]
Annual Report 2020
In the 2020 financial year, Green Connect: Employed 144 young people and former refugees (more jobs) Kept 102 tonnes of waste out of landfill (less waste) Grew and distributed 35,250kg of [...]
Green Connect News October 2020
Hi, It seems like the world has been a very serious place for the last few months. Worrying about the future and the people around us, watching news events unfold, [...]
Green Connect News September 2020
In the two months since my last update, a lot has changed at Green Connect including staff coming and going, our new op shop opening, our office moving and lots [...]
Green Connect News July 2020
As a social enterprise, we’re constantly trying to achieve very big social, environmental and economic outcomes. Plus, right now we’re moving both the op shop and the office, creating a [...]
Green Connect News June 2020
Hi everyone, We have had a few staff changes at Green Connect this month and are busy getting the new op shop ready. We are also splashing through mud at [...]
Green Connect News June 2020
Hi, I hope you’re well as we continue to ride the rollercoaster that is 2020. There’s always lots going on at Green Connect so it’s nice to share a [...]
Green Connect News May 2020
We hope you’re well as we continue to ride the roller coaster that is 2020. There’s always lots going on at Green Connect so it’s nice to share a bit [...]
Green Connect News April 2020
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Why we farm animals at Green Connect
Hi all, Our next round of free-range meat is available for sale now, to be picked up from the 6th of April. If this interests you, please place an order [...]
Green Connect News March 2020
Hi, The year got off to such a busy start that suddenly it’s March and my first Green Connect update is only just going out! Like many businesses, [...]
Is the Green Connect op shop closing?
Yes – but only as you currently know it. The current shop will close on 4 March 2020 so get in quick for some great bargains! Then please stay tuned. [...]
2019 Green Globe Award winners
The Green Globe Awards are the NSW Government’s premier awards for sustainability and environmental leadership across the state. The Awards celebrated their 20th anniversary in late 2019 and Green Connect [...]
Bushfires are #notbusinessasusual
The ongoing bushfire crisis has made this summer an incredibly tough time for many of us. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 33 people who have [...]
Green Connect wins top environmental award, the Green Globes
In recognition of the great work that Green Connect has been doing for the past nine years, the Wollongong-based not-for-profit organisation won the top award at Wednesday night’s highly prestigious [...]
We’re on the cover of 2515 Magazine!
2515's November Feature Article Green Connect was lucky enough to be included as the cover feature in this month’s issue of 2515. This fantastic local independent news magazine is delivered [...]
Green Connect News April 2020
As always, there is a whole lot happening at Green Connect this month! Alright, here we go... Funding The big news last week was new collaborative funding from the Ian [...]
Media release: collaborative funding for Green Connect
Collaborative funding approach to create more jobs in the Illawarra Republished from the Westpac Foundation with permission Illawarra-based social enterprise, Green Connect, is the fifth organisation to benefit from a [...]
The Best Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 2019
Christmas is magical and we want to share some great gift ideas that are sustainable, memorable and will create much-loved presents. Things that you can make yourself, are second-hand, experiences that [...]
Illawarra’s only free-range pork straight from the farm
Green Connect is proud to be able to offer locally produced, chemical-free, free-range pork from our farm in Warrawong For the last 4 years, we have kept pigs on the [...]
Excellence in Sustainability from the Illawarra Business Awards
Excellence in Sustainability from the Illawarra Business Awards The Illawarra Business Awards were held on Friday evening, and Cal Champagne and Kylie proudly accepted the Excellence in Sustainability award [...]
Green Connect News October 2019
Here’s some of the latest news from Green Connect… We’re hiring an Activity Coordinator We have been piloting farm tours, workshops and experiences over the last few months and they [...]