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Coming Event
Sculpting From Waste Workshop with Sarah Treadwell
Saturday 13th September - 10am to 12.30pm
RSL Hall Arcadia
Cost: FREE! BYO junk, (like metal and found objects).
Join Magnetic Island artist Sarah Treadwell and make objects de art, jewellery and sculptures:
• Learn how to transform discarded materials into unique sculptures.
• Get inspired and learn technique.
• Discover Sarah’s inspiring techniques and stories.
• No experience needed, just bring your creativity and your junk!
• Hands-on, fun and sustainable.
Categories: Junk Accessories, Junk Art, and Junk Sculpture.
To book contact Ankio at: misdp.coord@gmail.com or on 0400 305 714.
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Past Event
Zero Waste Strategy Launch followed by a Weaving with Waste Workshop
Saturday 6th September from 10am
At the Horseshoe Bay Community Centre
Come along to the launch of the final Towards Zero Waste Magnetic Island Strategy. Learn more about how we can protect and preserve our beautiful marine and land environments that make our island such a special place. The free weaving workshop will be held afterwards.
Past Event
Magnetic Island Marine Shorts
Wednesday 20th August from 6pm
At Nomads Magnetic Island
MICDA screened a collection of incredible short marine films featuring Magnetic Island and the surrounding region, followed by a special feature film from @Snorkeldownunder.
Past Event
Final Magnetic Island Zero Waste Strategy Community Consultations
This event was the final phase of public consultation. Community members review and commented on the draft strategy and discussion papers prepared by APC Waste Consultants.
Drop-in sessions:
Sat 12 July: 10am at RSL Hall Arcadia
Mon 14 July: 10am at RSL Hall Arcadia (with U3A)
Mon 14 July: 6pm at Peppers Blue on BlueNelly Bay.
Past Event
World Ocean’s Day Movie Night: Divers For Climate
Sunday 8th June from 6.30pm
At Pleasure Divers, Marine Parade Arcadia.
Pleasure Divers and MICDA presented an epic film night featuring “Divers for Climate”. Real stories from over 20 divers, tourism operators and Traditional Owners who have witnessed the frontlines of climate change beneath the waves. There was:
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Phil James food for purchase
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BYO drinks and bottles - 10c refunds went to MINT (Magnetic Island Network for Turtles)
Past Event
Composting Workshop - Waste to Treasure
Saturday 31 May from 10am
At the Horseshoe Bay Community Centre
Turn food and garden waste into something amazing! Building a cleaner, greener community.
Participants learnt how to:
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Save money on waste disposal and store-bought compost.
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Create nutrient-rich soil for their garden and landscaping.
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Reduce plastic packaging and barge costs.
What happened?
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Workshop: “Homemade Earth”: Offered advice on how to better compost green waste and weeds, mulch smarter, and use worm farms.
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Business Composting Stories: Included stories from local businesses managing food waste.
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Adopt-a-Business: This workshop helped to team up with a nearby business and collect compostables regularly, connecting the community to keep waste out of landfill.
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Good Earth from Food Waste: Informed participants about the Island’s Biogen trial where food waste is converted to good earth.
Past Event
JCU Students - Educational Field Trip & Presentation
Thursday 10th April 2025
Horseshoe Bay
MICDA facilitated a talk and field trip for JCU students which included a presentation by Aniko Papp on the Magnetic Island Climate Action Strategy, and a field trip with Chris Sampson on the Reef Assist project and creek rehabilitation.
Chris Sampson also took the students through the Bio-Regen/XLR8 Program in Horseshoe Bay, which recycles compost waste into liquid garden fertiliser.
Past Event
Movie Night! - Coralations: Land-Sea Connections
Wednesday 16 April from 6.30pm
At Picnic Bay Hotel FREE entry!
This event featured a cinematic journey into hidden underwater worlds with stories of creativity and action for Magnetic Island and other coastal reef communites. Directed by Salvador Cantellano, and produced by Griffith University Climate Action Beacon and Gecko Environment Council, with collaboration from SWELL Sculpture, Social Science Community for the GBR and Divers for Climate.
Past Event
(Fishing) Rig Recycle Launch
Saturday 15th March 9.30am to 12.30pm
At Picnic Bay Hotel
We invited all fishing and ocean lovers from Magnetic Island to join us in a family-friendly event where people could learn about sustainable fishing techniques and how to dispose of their used gear.
There were kids activities with our Magnetic Mermaid, talks from MINT, Wulgurukaba elder Brian Johnson, the Maggie Fishmonger, lucky door prizes, and a Tackle Back to for people to take when they next went fishing!
Past Event
TRM Annual Energy Forum
Saturday 2nd November from 1.30pm to 3pm
Indigo Room Peppers Blue On Blue
The Forum aimed at providing information to local businesses and residents on electricity and cyclone preparedness, along with updates on the microgrid program, what the group has been doing this year and updating the community about our Energy Business Advisor program.
Past Events
Community Consultation
New Zero Waste Strategy
Friday 1st to Thursday 7th November (various times and venues)
Residents were invited to join any of the sessions listed to have their say on how we manage our island waste.
Past Event
Focus Group for Business
New Zero Waste Strategy
Monday 4th November at 6pm
Arcadia Village Hotel (upstairs)
Business owners and operators were invited to join a one-off session to have their say on how we manage our waste.
Past Event
Sunday 4th August 2024:
Magnetic Island State School Centenary
On 4 August 2024, our team hosted a stall at the Magnetic Island State school 100 Year Celebration.
We enjoyed catching up with residents and chatting about all things Towards Net Zero Magnetic Island (Yunbenun).
A great day was had by everyone at the Magnetic Island State School Centenary.
Past Event
Sunday 1st September 2024: Picnic Bay Foreshore
On 4 August 2024, our team hosted a stall at the Townsville Airport Father's Day in Picnic Bay.
Past Event
Monday 4th March 2024:
Magnetic Island Business Launch
The Business Launch for the Climate Action Project, with the support of Tourism Magnetic Island (TMI), was directed at local island businesses which are largely tourist based.
The focus was to address questions around waste and energy actions which may lead eco accreditation these businesses. For example:
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Why should they change their business practices?
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What is in it for them?
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How will this increase their profits?
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What are the benefits and challenges for tourist businesses especially on Reef islands, given rapid policy changes around climate change and sustainability issues.
Guest speakers included:
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Peter Gash AOM of Lady Elliot Island resort: ladyelliot.com.au
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Anne Prince APC: aprince.com.au
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Diana Condylas Coordinator:
Plastic Free NQ | Plastic Free Places
Boomerang Alliance Australia
Past Event
Saturday 20th April 2024:
Residents Climate Action Morning Tea
Over 50 residents met at our project launch about renewable energy and zero waste on Magnetic Island. Traditional Owner and Wulgurukaba elder Brian Johnson gave everyone a warm welcome and a thoughtful speech about the Island. (See our Launch video).
Thanks to our speakers: Les Sampson (former MICDA President), Joe Niven (coordinator Totally Renewable Magnetic), Julie Woodlock (Coordinator Zero Waste Magnetic Island), Anne Prince (APC waste expert), Laura Dunstan (Great Barrier Reef Foundation), Diana Condylas (Plastic Free NQ).
Our new Business Advisors, Adriana Labate (Zero Waste) and Stephen Rodan (Energy) also met many islanders during this event.
Like to know more about the Magnetic Island Climate Action Project?
Visit our Climate Action Project Overview page to find out more, become involved, ask a question, or provide feedback. We'd love to hear from you!
The Community Climate Action Project for Magnetic Island (Yunbenun) is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.