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As part of Sustainable House Day 2009 we encourage as many community groups, businesses, schools and councils to host or run and event that promotes awareness of sustainable living.
To see what is happening across Australia, check the state you are interested in.
SA
Solar Neighbourhood Party:
As part of Sustainable House Day 2009, Solar Shop Australia will be hosting a Sustainable House Day Solar Neighbourhood Party! This event will be held in Semaphore, South Australia.
The Sustainable House Day Solar Neighbourhood Party has been introduced to celebrate the local communities achievements in sustainable living, focusing on their efforts to install 180 grid connect solar power systems within the neighbourhood. We would like to recognise their achievements and also celebrate sustainable living as a whole in conjunction with Sustainable House Day.
The day will be a fair like atmosphere with exhibitor stalls showcasing products, services and information. A BBQ and family entertainment will provide a great atmosphere for celebrating greener living.
Event details: Sustainable House Day Solar Neighbourhood Party
Date: 13 September 2009 (National Sustainable House Day)
Location: Phillips Reserve, Corner of Company St, Robin Rd & Swan Tce, Semaphore, SA
Time: 11am to 3pm
ACT
SHD 2009 Pre Event Seminar, CSIRO Discovery Centre, Optus Lecture Theatre, Canberra
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Australian Ethical Investment – Building Tours
In 2007 Australian Ethical opened its new 6 star green star headquarters in Bruce, ACT. It was the third building in Australia to achieve this world leading rating, and the first refurbished building. The building has achieved energy and water savings of around 80%, and more than 90% of the refurbishment used recycled materials.
Australian Ethical will once again open its doors for building tours on Sustainable House Day. Australian Ethical will open the building for tours from 12noon to 2pm on Sunday 13 September.
Block E, Trevor Pearcey House, 34 Thynne Street, Bruce ACT
NSW
VIC
Private House Tour:
Jenna designed and built her stone house in the Tallarook Ranges and has been living in it since May 1998.
Tour dates: 2009, Sundays, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
27 September, 11 October, 25 October, 1 November�
Tour includes viewing the house and property, lunch provided, talk about the history, materials and systems of the house. Q and A sessions, and Takaway information.�
Individuals, families, groups are welcome Maximum number per day: 15
Fee: $30 per adult, Children under 12 free. Book by phone: 5793 8283 or by mail
P O Box 411, Seymour VIC 3661 (include numbers of people and preferred date)
Bendigo Sustainable Homes Tour
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QLD
TAS
NT
WA