Denmark CSL: Sponsors

The Centre for Sustainable Living would not have been possible without the generous support of the Denmark community, many agencies and individuals. It is with pride and gratitude that we note the contribution and support provided by the Denmark community, Dean Malcolm Studios, Leo Bakx, Eye of the Beholder Photographs and the sponsors listed below:

Great Southern Area Consultative Committee
The Great Southern Area Consultative Committee Inc. is a locally managed organisation working to create jobs and economic growth in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The GSACC is a community-incorporated committee of volunteers from around the Great Southern region. Funded by the Australian Government, the GSACC has played a major role in helping the Centre for Sustainable Living become a reality and has assisted it to pursue various funding avenues.

Great Southern Development Commission
The Great Southern Development Commission is a state government agency with offices in Albany and Katanning. The Commission is one of nine development commissions established under this act by the Government of Western Australia. It is directed by a nine member community Board, responsible to the Minister for Mid-West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions.

Department of Transport and Regional Services
This Australian Government Department is helping to ensure that regional communities have better access to opportunities and services and are able to take the lead in their own planning and development. DOTARS has provided substantial grant funding through the Regional Assistance Programme for the employment of the Enterprise Development Officer and from the Regional Solutions Programme towards refurbishment of the Centre for Sustainable Living.

Lottery West
Lottery West is the official state lottery for Western Australia, responsible for selling lotteries games and distributing the profits for the benefit of the Western Australian community. Hospitals, sporting organisations, the arts and hundreds of community groups are all supported by Lotterywest. The Centre for Sustainable Living has received a large grant from Lottery West to assist with the development and refurbishment of the old Ag School building.

Department of Local Government and Regional Development
The Department of Local Government and Regional Development is helping communities in Western Australia to take charge of their future by working together on projects that will bring growth, businesses and people to their towns and regions. The Centre for Sustainable Living was fortunate to obtain finance under the Regional Infrastructure Funding Program to assist with major infrastructure costs associated with the development and refurbishment of the CSL building.

Sustainable Energy Development Office
The Sustainable Energy Development Office was established in November 2001 to implement the Government of Western Australia's sustainable energy policy. SEDO's role is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and to further develop a sustainable energy industry which contributes to the state's economy. As part of its demonstration focus, the Centre for Sustainable Living has been funded by SEDO to install passive solar space heating and cooling systems.

Ian Potter Foundation
The Ian Potter Foundation was established in 1964 and is today one of Australia's largest private philanthropic foundations. The foundation makes grants to the arts, education, environment and conservation, health, social welfare, science and medical research. A grant from the foundation has facilitated the employment of a Technical Services Manager to oversee building renovation and refurbishment and to handle all technical aspects of the project.

The Myer Foundation
Myer family philanthropy has its origins in the will of Sidney Myer who founded the Myer retailing business. On his death he left one tenth of his estate for the benefit of the community in which he made his fortune. The Myer Foundation was established and initially endowed by Sidney Myer's sons in 1959. It is now supported by three generations of Myer family members, and represents their continuing commitment to philanthropy, with integrity and ethical service.

Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is responsible for the development of this web site having provided money for web page development and associated marketing material. The foundation supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development project funding into a more dynamic context.

Denmark Education and Innovation Centre
The Denmark Education and Innovation Centre is a non-profit community group of volunteers that facilitates community development in the southern region of Western Australia. Its vision is to utilise the resources of the region combined with new and alternative technologies to enhance employment and business opportunities to benefit the community. DEIC has been instrumental in the development and coordination of numerous community based projects, including the Centre for Sustainable Living Denmark.

Green Skills Inc.
Green Skills is community non-profit organisation, specialising in linking environmental training and employment programs to practical conservation work and sustainable development. It has formed long term partnerships with local businesses, community groups and individuals, and state and local government agencies. Green Skills has played a significant role in the project management of the Centre for Sustainable Living to ensure its success.

		Great Southern Area Consultative Committee The Great Southern Area Consultative Committee Inc. is a locally managed organisation working to create jobs and economic growth in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. The GSACC is a community-incorporated committee of volunteers from around the Great Southern region. Funded by the Australian Government, the GSACC has played a major role in helping the Centre for Sustainable Living become a reality and has assisted it to pursue various funding avenues.
		Great Southern Development Commission The Great Southern Development Commission is a state government agency with offices in Albany and Katanning. The Commission is one of nine development commissions established under this act by the Government of Western Australia. It is directed by a nine member community Board, responsible to the Minister for Mid-West, Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions.
		Department of Transport and Regional Services This Australian Government Department is helping to ensure that regional communities have better access to opportunities and services and are able to take the lead in their own planning and development. DOTARS has provided substantial grant funding through the Regional Assistance Programme for the employment of the Enterprise Development Officer and from the Regional Solutions Programme towards refurbishment of the Centre for Sustainable Living.
		Lottery West Lottery West is the official state lottery for Western Australia, responsible for selling lotteries games and distributing the profits for the benefit of the Western Australian community. Hospitals, sporting organisations, the arts and hundreds of community groups are all supported by Lotterywest. The Centre for Sustainable Living has received a large grant from Lottery West to assist with the development and refurbishment of the old Ag School building.
		Department of Local Government and Regional Development The Department of Local Government and Regional Development is helping communities in Western Australia to take charge of their future by working together on projects that will bring growth, businesses and people to their towns and regions. The Centre for Sustainable Living was fortunate to obtain finance under the Regional Infrastructure Funding Program to assist with major infrastructure costs associated with the development and refurbishment of the CSL building.
		Sustainable Energy Development Office The Sustainable Energy Development Office was established in November 2001 to implement the Government of Western Australia's sustainable energy policy. SEDO's role is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and to further develop a sustainable energy industry which contributes to the state's economy. As part of its demonstration focus, the Centre for Sustainable Living has been funded by SEDO to install passive solar space heating and cooling systems.
		Ian Potter Foundation The Ian Potter Foundation was established in 1964 and is today one of Australia's largest private philanthropic foundations. The foundation makes grants to the arts, education, environment and conservation, health, social welfare, science and medical research. A grant from the foundation has facilitated the employment of a Technical Services Manager to oversee building renovation and refurbishment and to handle all technical aspects of the project.
		The Myer Foundation Myer family philanthropy has its origins in the will of Sidney Myer who founded the Myer retailing business. On his death he left one tenth of his estate for the benefit of the community in which he made his fortune. The Myer Foundation was established and initially endowed by Sidney Myer's sons in 1959. It is now supported by three generations of Myer family members, and represents their continuing commitment to philanthropy, with integrity and ethical service.
		Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is responsible for the development of this web site having provided money for web page development and associated marketing material. The foundation supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development project funding into a more dynamic context.
		Denmark Education and Innovation Centre The Denmark Education and Innovation Centre is a non-profit community group of volunteers that facilitates community development in the southern region of Western Australia. Its vision is to utilise the resources of the region combined with new and alternative technologies to enhance employment and business opportunities to benefit the community. DEIC has been instrumental in the development and coordination of numerous community based projects, including the Centre for Sustainable Living Denmark.
		Green Skills Inc. Green Skills is community non-profit organisation, specialising in linking environmental training and employment programs to practical conservation work and sustainable development. It has formed long term partnerships with local businesses, community groups and individuals, and state and local government agencies. Green Skills has played a significant role in the project management of the Centre for Sustainable Living to ensure its success.