Connecting People with Parks

This year will see the People and Parks Foundation launch an innovative health facility for young people with special needs. Poised to be the first centre of this kind in Melbourne, Caitlin's Retreat will provide a nature based retreat for young people and their families who are in need of a break. Caitlin's Retreat is a short stay host farm, whereby eligible families can stay together and escape the exhausting routines and responsibilities that come with loving and caring after a special needs child. Read more....

The People and Parks Foundation is currently seeking sponsorship, donations and in-kind support to assist in the development of Caitlin's Retreat. Please click here to find out how you can make a difference.

Congratulations to Sea Search on being awarded a Victorian Coastal Award for Excellence in Innovation. The award was presented to Rebecca Koss, our Sea Search program officer, by the Minister for Environment, Mr Gavin Jennings, on behalf of the Victorian Coastal Council and Coast Action/Coastcare on Tuesday 20th April 2008. The Victorian Coastal Awards recognise outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing the values of Victoria's coast. For further information regarding the Victorian Coastal Awards, please click here.

For further information on our Sea Search program, please click here.

Calling all workplaces to take the time to make a difference! Many workplaces encourage staff to volunteer to a community project - here's your chance to do it in the outdoors! Find out more about our Green Connections program here.