Over 400 energised Surf Coast residents united by a concern for climate change

Local Groups

Sceg is in touch with and supportive of the wide range of groups along the Surf Coast whose ethos and activities are already contributing to a sustainable place to live. Community gardens, Transition Towns and groups which focus on particular issues such as Plastic Bag Free Torquay.

Green Mums Torquay

GreenMums is a local network of mothers who want to share ideas on how to lead greener and healthier lifestyles.

Transition Town Torquay

“Creating the world we want is a much more subtle but powerful
mode of operation than destroying the one we don’t want”- Marianne Williamson

Transition towns are a concept that originated in the UK by a chap called Rob Hopkins as a positive and constructive way of addressing the twin issues of Peak Oil And Climate Change. See his Transition Culture blog