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Groups working towards ecological sustainability of Oxley Creek

Local Government
Oxley Creek Catchment Association Inc
Oxley Creek Environment Group Inc
Friends of Stable Swamp Creek
Oxley Creek Bushland Care Groups
Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network
Oxley Creek Local History Groups Network
Kids and Catchments Program
Southside Environmental Education Network (SEEN)
Benarrawa Community Development Association Inc
Australian Marine Conservation Society Inc

Local Government
The councils of Brisbane City, Logan City, Beaudesert Shire and Ipswich City are all committed to working towards the ecological sustainability of the Oxley Creek catchment. The councils are directly involved as members of the Oxley Creek Catchment Association Inc. They also conduct many activities that influence catchment management. For example, local governments regularly review their land planning actions. Brisbane City Council has updated the City Plan which influences land use decisions in Oxley Creek catchment. Logan City Council conducts environmental education programs for its residents. Beaudesert Shire Council has introduced tree clearing regulations. Brisbane City Council employs Erosion and Sediment Control officers.

Oxley Creek Catchment Association Inc
PO Box 217
Sherwood 4075
Ph/Fax: 07 3278 2899

A joint government, industry and community organisation, which aims to provide a balanced approach to managing the catchment's natural resources. Oversees the catchment management plan, organises the Oxley Creek Water Festival, coordinates the Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network and produces a bimonthly newsletter, the "Oxley Overflow". The Oxley Creek Catchment Association actively promotes Integrated Catchment Management in the Oxley Creek catchment. Its committee is made up of representatives from community groups, business and state and local government. The committee has developed a management plan for the catchment that helps to coordinate the efforts of all parties.

The Oxley Creek Catchment Association's committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month.

Oxley Creek Environment Group Inc
PO Box 212
Sherwood 4075
Ph. 3379 6021
Fax. 3278 1529

A community based landcare group, which conducts on-ground activities and community education. It manages a Catchment Resource Centre containing a library, information leaflets and display material. The Catchment Resource Centre is available to the public by appointment. Landcare groups involve local people taking community action to prevent the degradation of our natural resources.

OCEG meets on the first Tuesday night of the month.

Friends of Stable Swamp Creek (FOSSC)
Ph. 3344 6532
Fax. 3344 6512
Stable Swamp Creek is a tributary of Oxley Creek and drains the suburbs of Acacia Ridge, Sunnybank, Coopers Plains and Archerfield. FOSSC are working with the Brisbane City Council and local groups to improve the condition of Stable Swamp Creek. FOSSC conducts awareness days, waterwatch and bushcare. Members of FOSSC advocate the Brisbane City Council for better management of erosion, siltation and flooding within the Stable Swamp Creek catchment.

Oxley Creek Bushland Care Groups

Habitat Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's Bushland Care Program. Logan City Council also conducts a Bushland Care Program. For more information contact the council offices.

The main goals of the Oxley Creek Bushland Care Groups are revegetation and habitat creation. Thirteen groups operate in the catchment in the suburbs of Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville, Yeronga, Moorooka, Sunnybank, Nathan, Forestdale and Salisbury. With the assistance of Greening Australia Qld, Work for the Dole, Green Corps, and Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers, the groups remove weeds and replant sites with native plants indigenous to the area. Planting of native species provides better habitat and food for wildlife. All revegetation projects on local government controlled land work to an agreed plan which considers local residents along with the local environment. The Oxley Creek flood study identifies locations along the creek that could support more vegetation without adversely affecting flood levels.

Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network
PO Box 217
Sherwood 4075
Ph. 3278 2899
Fax. 3278 4435

This program increases understanding of waterways, the impacts on them, and ways to improve their condition. Schools are an important part of the program. Waterwatchers regularly monitor their local waterways to get a feel for what is "normal" for that waterway. Simple biological, physical and chemical tests have been developed for Waterwatchers. The Network maintains a database of monitoring results. When the Waterwatch Network identifies potential problems, it works with authorities to develop strategies to help improve water quality. By alerting relevant authorities, increasing public awareness or organising a clean up day, Waterwatchers contribute to the long-term health of their catchment. The Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network involves schools and community groups around the catchment in water quality monitoring.

Oxley Creek Local History Groups Network
PO Box 217
Sherwood 4075
Ph. 3278 2899
Fax. 3278 4435

Local history groups produce written and oral histories, mount photographic exhibitions and hold tours of the local area. They also organise workshops in various aspects of local history. The groups network with other heritage and local history groups of the catchment to exchange collected histories. Groups include God's Acre Restoration Committee, Coopers Plains Local History Group, Oxley Chelmer History Group, Inala District Local History Group, Francis Lookout Custodians, National Trust Qld - Brisbane West, Greenbank Community Centre.

Kids and Catchments Program
PO Box 217
Sherwood 4075
Ph. 3278 2899
Fax. 3278 4435

This program involves young people in catchment care. A number of activities are available for schools and youth organisations such as Waterwatch, Bushcare, Catchment Links (meeting other young people of the catchment), Kids Companies and Creeks (learning about businesses of the catchment with good environmental practices), Environmental Arts.

Southside Environmental Education Network (SEEN)
Based at the Griffith EcoCentre
Nathan Campus of Griffith University

SEEN provides a network for referrals, information and advice for people on the southside of Brisbane. Its Catchment Directory keeps people in touch.

Benarrawa Community Development Association Inc
PO Box 18
Graceville 4075
Ph. 3379 9925
Fax. 3278 1529

Benarrawa is a non-profit community organisation managed by local people. It works for social justice on three levels: local, national and international. Benarrawa is an Aboriginal word most probably Jagera that stands for the area of Oxley Creek. The Association adopts it with permission from Jagera Elders. Benarrawa continues to explore the indigenous stories of Oxley Creek

Australian Marine Conservation Society Inc
PO Box 3139
Yeronga 4104
Ph. 3848 5235
Fax. 3892 5814

This group has been promoting marine and coastal conservation for over 30 years. As the leading non-government marine conservation organisation in Australia, our current program areas include: water quality; marine debris; ballast water; integrated catchment management; coastal zone management and mapping of mangrove and wetland habitats.

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			Oxley Creek Catchment Association Inc PO Box 217 Sherwood 4075 Ph/Fax: 07 3278 2899 A joint government, industry and community organisation, which aims to provide a balanced approach to managing the catchment's natural resources. Oversees the catchment management plan, organises the Oxley Creek Water Festival, coordinates the Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network and produces a bimonthly newsletter, the "Oxley Overflow". The Oxley Creek Catchment Association actively promotes Integrated Catchment Management in the Oxley Creek catchment. Its committee is made up of representatives from community groups, business and state and local government. The committee has developed a management plan for the catchment that helps to coordinate the efforts of all parties. The Oxley Creek Catchment Association's committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month.

			Oxley Creek Environment Group Inc PO Box 212 Sherwood 4075 Ph. 3379 6021 Fax. 3278 1529 A community based landcare group, which conducts on-ground activities and community education. It manages a Catchment Resource Centre containing a library, information leaflets and display material. The Catchment Resource Centre is available to the public by appointment. Landcare groups involve local people taking community action to prevent the degradation of our natural resources. OCEG meets on the first Tuesday night of the month.

			Friends of Stable Swamp Creek (FOSSC) Ph. 3344 6532 Fax. 3344 6512 Stable Swamp Creek is a tributary of Oxley Creek and drains the suburbs of Acacia Ridge, Sunnybank, Coopers Plains and Archerfield. FOSSC are working with the Brisbane City Council and local groups to improve the condition of Stable Swamp Creek. FOSSC conducts awareness days, waterwatch and bushcare. Members of FOSSC advocate the Brisbane City Council for better management of erosion, siltation and flooding within the Stable Swamp Creek catchment.

			Oxley Creek Bushland Care Groups Habitat Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's Bushland Care Program. Logan City Council also conducts a Bushland Care Program. For more information contact the council offices. The main goals of the Oxley Creek Bushland Care Groups are revegetation and habitat creation. Thirteen groups operate in the catchment in the suburbs of Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville, Yeronga, Moorooka, Sunnybank, Nathan, Forestdale and Salisbury. With the assistance of Greening Australia Qld, Work for the Dole, Green Corps, and Australian Trust for Conservation Volunteers, the groups remove weeds and replant sites with native plants indigenous to the area. Planting of native species provides better habitat and food for wildlife. All revegetation projects on local government controlled land work to an agreed plan which considers local residents along with the local environment. The Oxley Creek flood study identifies locations along the creek that could support more vegetation without adversely affecting flood levels.

			Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network PO Box 217 Sherwood 4075 Ph. 3278 2899 Fax. 3278 4435 This program increases understanding of waterways, the impacts on them, and ways to improve their condition. Schools are an important part of the program. Waterwatchers regularly monitor their local waterways to get a feel for what is "normal" for that waterway. Simple biological, physical and chemical tests have been developed for Waterwatchers. The Network maintains a database of monitoring results. When the Waterwatch Network identifies potential problems, it works with authorities to develop strategies to help improve water quality. By alerting relevant authorities, increasing public awareness or organising a clean up day, Waterwatchers contribute to the long-term health of their catchment. The Oxley Creek Waterwatch Network involves schools and community groups around the catchment in water quality monitoring.

			Oxley Creek Local History Groups Network PO Box 217 Sherwood 4075 Ph. 3278 2899 Fax. 3278 4435 Local history groups produce written and oral histories, mount photographic exhibitions and hold tours of the local area. They also organise workshops in various aspects of local history. The groups network with other heritage and local history groups of the catchment to exchange collected histories. Groups include God's Acre Restoration Committee, Coopers Plains Local History Group, Oxley Chelmer History Group, Inala District Local History Group, Francis Lookout Custodians, National Trust Qld - Brisbane West, Greenbank Community Centre.

			Kids and Catchments Program PO Box 217 Sherwood 4075 Ph. 3278 2899 Fax. 3278 4435 This program involves young people in catchment care. A number of activities are available for schools and youth organisations such as Waterwatch, Bushcare, Catchment Links (meeting other young people of the catchment), Kids Companies and Creeks (learning about businesses of the catchment with good environmental practices), Environmental Arts.

			Southside Environmental Education Network (SEEN) Based at the Griffith EcoCentre Nathan Campus of Griffith University SEEN provides a network for referrals, information and advice for people on the southside of Brisbane. Its Catchment Directory keeps people in touch.

			Benarrawa Community Development Association Inc PO Box 18 Graceville 4075 Ph. 3379 9925 Fax. 3278 1529 Benarrawa is a non-profit community organisation managed by local people. It works for social justice on three levels: local, national and international. Benarrawa is an Aboriginal word most probably Jagera that stands for the area of Oxley Creek. The Association adopts it with permission from Jagera Elders. Benarrawa continues to explore the indigenous stories of Oxley Creek

			Australian Marine Conservation Society Inc PO Box 3139 Yeronga 4104 Ph. 3848 5235 Fax. 3892 5814 This group has been promoting marine and coastal conservation for over 30 years. As the leading non-government marine conservation organisation in Australia, our current program areas include: water quality; marine debris; ballast water; integrated catchment management; coastal zone management and mapping of mangrove and wetland habitats.