We are City of Stirling residents who want to help develop our city into a sustainable, livable environment for all residents. We help people understand how to improve our local environment and quality of life, and save money. Through Sustainable Stirling we aim to come together to exchange ideas, concerns and knowledge. Activities involve discussion with CoS councillors and CoS staff as appropriate, facilitating informative workshops and holding informal “catch-ups” for discussions on matters of interest.
Interesting Information
The WA government has released the tree canopy cover data for 2024. The tree canopy cover for Stirling is 8.49%
Remember: More shade = cooler suburbs = less energy costs! (see also our resources section summarising why we need more trees)
Are you interested in buying a heat pump to reduce your energy bill at ~50% retail price? We are helping to organise a bulk buy if enough people are interested. Register your Interest or get more information about it here.
5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis as the world talks about it at COP16
#1 Cut consumption when you can, e.g. do you really need a new phone or TV?
#2 Watch what you eat, e.g. buy local and cut down on your red meat consumption
#3 Choose renewable energy, e.g. to power your home or for transportation
#4 Get your hands dirty, e.g. volunteer or donate to environmental projects in your neighbourhood
#5 Adjust expectations and accept responsibility. Try to make smarter decisions and sustainable choices!
Not great news unfortunately!
City of Stirling ‘not on track to meet urban forest canopy target for 2040’
About Us
Sustainable Stirling Community Inc. (SSCI) is a group of environmentally interested City of Stirling residents who were inspired by the authoritative research of the Clean State WA team into jobs that will be generated in a net-zero-carbon economy.
The SSCI executive members have backgrounds and experience in IT, secondary and tertiary education and social projects. They are:
Rees Barrett is an education and training consultant with a decade’s experience volunteering with the UN Association, Achievers Club (refugee families) and Clean State.
Maria Suehrcke began her working life as a registered nurse, in Perth, Bunbury and in the Kimberley. She then moved on to work in Community Development, mainly in Queensland. The last twenty years of her career were spent as a Secondary Teacher, teaching Society and Environment (climate change) amongst other things. She has been an active volunteer with various organisations including the Office of the Public Advocate as a Community Guardian, Migrant and Refugee Organisations and Voices of Moore.
Janet is retired from her professional life as an educator and psychologist.
After finishing work, she reconnected with the natural environment – enjoying the beach, bushwalking, photography and bird watching. Spending time in green spaces is known to have a positive impact on mental health and well-being (WHO, 2019) and I can endorse that! About 5 years ago, Janet began researching and learning about sustainability. This led to creating a comfortable, solar passive and energy efficient home (PV and full electrification) with a water-wise native garden. Having grandkids increased her commitment to try and make a positive difference in both built and natural environments. Joining SSC (Inc) has increased her knowledge of climate resilience, biodiversity, reducing waste and how these impact health and well-being. She enjoys being part of a group of like-minded, friendly people.
Marita Keenan is a records and information consultant, founding WA president of RIMPA, and of the Toy Library Association of WA. She lectured at Curtin University and volunteers with Baby Boomers for Climate Change Action and with Grandmothers for Refugees.
Dr Steffen Zorn is a tertiary educator researching and lecturing in marketing and technology management at universities in Australia, Norway and Malaysia
