The Darebin Parklands Association (DPA) is an award-winning
environmental friends group that cares for the Darebin Parklands,
a 33 hectare bushland reserve on the border of Alphington and Ivanhoe
in Melbourne, Australia. Get involved in the parklands through our events,
Junior Ranger Club and revegetation projects.
Awards
2013
- Leader Local Grant Award ("Penthouses for Parrots in the Parklands" Funding nestboxes in the parklands)
2012
- Darebin and Banyule Council Sustainability Award
2011
- 2011 Victorian Landcare Awards, finalist, Community Group section
2011 Victorian Landcare Awards, finalist, Urban Landcare section
Victorian Landcare Long Service Honour Roll, Sue Course, founder, nominee - Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Award, finalist, Community Action category
- Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards, finalist, Community Leadership category
2008
- Banyule Council Volunteer Award
2007
- Victorian Environmental Friends Network Best Friends Award (for founder Sue Course)
2006
- United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Award
- National Australia Bank Volunteer Award
- Landcare Victoria Regional Award
2003
- Centenary of Federation Medal (for Founder Sue Course)
