It’s easy being green at McIlwraith thanks to grants we’ve been awarded through the Maiwar Community Grant program sponsored by our local member, Michael Berkman - Greens MP for Maiwar.

As one of the valued Patrons of our Club, Michael has always shown a keen interest in the things that make our community stronger, so it was wonderful to share the progress we’ve made with two of our latest sustainability initiatives.

Our community herb garden is thriving and is available for both members and the wider community to enjoy — perfect for adding a little fresh flavour to culinary creations! For many of our members now living in apartments, having access to a shared garden space again has been really special.

We’ve also installed two compost bins that recycle our lawn clippings and turn them into nutrient-rich fertiliser for the garden Such a great grassroots return on effort (… pun intended!)

It’s amazing what community projects can achieve when people come together with a shared vision. A big thank you to Michael for his ongoing support of our Club and community