Thinking Green is a free community sustainable living workshop series presented by the City of Swan, split into two-month programs that align with the Noongar seasons. The workshops are held at the City's libraries and other local venues.
Thinking Green inspires participants to change their lifestyle to boost their wellbeing, while being kind to the environment.
To be among the first to hear about upcoming workshops, sign up for our newsletter below.
Discover the subsidies available to you from the City and the state and federal governments.
Modern reusable cloth nappies can be simple to use, can save you money, and reduce waste.
The City is offering free modern reusable cloth nappy kits to City of Swan residents and ratepayers who attend an informative workshop.
The kits include two one-size-fits-most adjustable reusable cloth nappies, with two inserts each, an adjustable swim nappy, cloth wipes, and a large wet bag – with an estimated retail value of $160.
Workshops are presented by Sara from Earthside Eco Bums, who will cover how to use, fit and wash modern reusable cloth nappies, and include time for questions and problem-solving.
Please note that anyone can attend a workshop, however, only City of Swan residents or ratepayers are eligible for a kit. One kit per household.
Find out more on our factsheet
The City offers a subsidy for a worm farm setup and/or 1kg of worms to residents and ratepayers who attend a workshop.
The $130 subsidy reduces your cost to $130 for the setup and worms. There is also a $65 subsidy for 1kg of worms, reducing your contribution to $65. The latter option is ideal for revitalising existing worm farms.
Switch Your Thinking is a local government initiative that supports communities to live and work more sustainably. The program provides practical advice, tools, and incentives that help residents and businesses reduce energy and water use, cut waste, and make environmentally friendly choices.
Subscribe to our monthly Thinking Green newsletter to discover upcoming workshops and the latest sustainability news.
If you have ideas of workshops you would like to see run in the future, please contact the Thinking Green Team at ThinkingGreenTeam@swan.wa.gov.au
Ngalak Maali Boodja Kaditj, Whadjuk Moort Noongar Boodjara, Baalap Kalyagool Noyyang, Boodja Kep Moort, Ngalak Kwabaduk Wirn, Kabarli Bworan Kora Kora, Yeyi Ngoongoolong.
The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.
Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.