We take reducing waste at Merricks Lodge seriously. We are all familiar with reducing waste at home, but how do you reduce waste when there can be up to 150 guests at one of our sites? For several years, Merrick Lodge has been proactive in minimising waste and...
BALIT-DHAN BALIT NGANGJIN Balit-Dhan Balit-ngangin, 2021. Maree Clarke, Australia / Mutti Mutti, Yorta, Yorta, Boon Wurrung and Wemba Wemba woman, b. 1961 and Trent Jansen, Australia, b. 1981. Maree Clarke is an artist and leader in the reclamation of Kulin Nations...
10 STEPS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR CAMPING Here are 10 simple steps to help you prepare for your camping trip and make it enjoyable, safe and memorable. Step 1 - Research Consider the following: Facilities available Arrival /...
WHAT IS A NATURE STEWARD? A nature steward is someone who has a responsibility to protect the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. This will enhance ecosystem resilience and human well-being. A nature steward has a strong desire to...
The Uniting Church in Australia acknowledges we live and work on Aboriginal land. The following is taken from the preamble to the Church’s constitution, adopted in 2009. It reflects our remorse for past mistakes and commitment to...
20 WAYS TO CAMP RESPONSIBLY Camping is an enjoyable way to spend time with family, friends, school mates and even make new friends. However, the long-term impact and destruction of the natural environment comes with the popularity of camping. Since Covid hit in March...
20 HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAMPING Most people go on camping trips because they're tired of the city or ready for an adventure. Whether you enjoy biking or any other outdoor activity, camping offers you a way to focus completely on a hobby for a few days without external...
UNITING CHURCH AND NARANA ABORIGINAL CULTURE CENTRE Narana is a division of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress that is the Aboriginal arm of the Uniting Church in Australia. The emphasis is on building healthy relationships and developing a shared...
VALE DAVID TAPSCOTT 30 March 2022: David Tapscott, Site Manager at Norval from 2005 - 2022 passed away gracefully on 12 March, just short of his 61st birthday. Farewelled with love by wife, Cathy, and children Maddi, Zac and Eloise and their families in a private...
PROS AND CONS OF WALKING POLES Walking poles have become more popular at the start of the 21st century. This is partly due to the science that supports their benefits for people of all ages and experiences. It has been shown that...
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