About MRSG

Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation run by volunteers. We’re very much an action-based group delivering events, projects, education and practical activities that promote sustainable living in the Macedon Ranges Shire.

We have several Action Groups that are organised by locals and deliver on our constitutional purposes, MRSG would not exist if it wasn’t for our wonderful Action Groups. They are the foundations of MRSG.

The Committee is tasked with maintaining the governance of the organisation which endeavours to ensure the work of the Action Groups adheres to legislative requirements and is the hub for all administrative work.

Together the Committee and Action Groups work as one to ensure the Purposes of the organisation are front and centre.

Our Vision

A future where the Macedon Ranges community inspires others and plays a strong role ensuring our planet is healthy and resilient for generations to come.

Our Mission

Through an inclusive approach, foster an active, social, equitable, and environmentally sustainable community in the Macedon Ranges.

Our Purposes

The association is established to be a charity with a purpose of advancing the natural environment and advancing education in the Macedon Ranges Shire by:

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment of the Macedon Ranges.

Educating and assisting the community to engage in activities, measures and lifestyle changes in the region designed to:

  • significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions;

  • reduce our ecological footprint;

  • reduce our reliance on non-renewable sources of energy; and

  • secure a local food supply and promote sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.

Promoting:

  • healthy, low carbon emission impact diets based on a high proportion of plant-based food;

  • a circular economy approach to waste - reduce, re-use, repair, recycle; and

  • local energy efficiency, generation, and carbon offset projects.

Advancing public debate and public discussion on a sustainable environment and policies to enhance this.

Engaging and, where appropriate, partnering with all levels of government to:

  • represent the regional community on sustainability issues; and

  • increase opportunities to fund sustainability projects within the region.

Promote our vision to the regional community and beyond through:

  • media exposure promoting community awareness and action related to climate change and sustainability issues;

  • working with and advocating at all levels of government in areas related to our stated vision and purpose;

  • fostering links with other sustainability and like-minded community groups;

  • supporting sustainable locally-based businesses; and

  • investing in renewable energy projects and using revenues from these for other sustainability projects.

Operating a public fund called Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group Fund that will accept donations of money or property for the environmental and educational objectives of the association in compliance with subdivision 30-E of the Tax Assessment Act 1997.