CERES

a case study
by Peter Auty
 Introduction
• Engaged as a volunteer in 1999
• Employed as team leader, Work For the Dole
project 2000 – 2001
• Employed as trainer, Certificate II in
Horticulture, teaching Kensington High School
and Victorian College for the Deaf, 2002 – 2009
• Senior trainer Certificate II in Horticulture, 2003
– 2009
 The History
• 12 Acre bluestone quarry in Brunswick,
Melbourne, till the 1950’s
• Rubbish tip, Brunswick City Council till 1981
• Leased to the Centre for Education into
Environmental Strategies (CERES), 1983
• Developed as a training and educational
institution, focussing on organics and
permaculture, 1983 – present.
• Gained organic certification, 2003
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 Activities
• Education
• Training
• Community gardens
• Community facilities
• Organic market
• Sustainable Schools program
• Administration
• Multicultural awareness
• Festivals
 Resources
• Moreland City Council peppercorn rental, grants,
publicity and administration support
• Victorian Government grants
• Federal Government grants
• Volunteers
• Pay for use
• Donations
• Philanthropy
• Widespread public awareness and support
• Income from Organic market and shop
 Deliverables
• Organic production – vegetables, herbs, fruit,
eggs from site
• Produce, training, employment
• Horticulture and Hospitality training programs
– students and the broader community
• Social and community connectivity
• Redesigning social outcomes
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 Desirable outcomes
• Generates financial and employment
opportunities
• Training programs for students, at-risk young
people and the wider community
• Health and health education
• Awareness of social, educational and
environmental challenges and solutions
• Multi-age and multi-ethnic social integration
 CERES Mission Statement
“Promote environmental sustainability, with a
focus on community participation and cultural
richness”