Kingston SE Small Steps

03/11/2026

Every Small Step counts.

Mend, repair, rewear, refuse, reuse, boycott, grow, swap, unplug! 😎

29/10/2026

Kingston's second Sustainability Expo will be held on Saturday March 6th 2027, with a focus on Sustainable Volunteering.

If you are interested in showcasing or demonstrating sustainable practices, or in conducting a workshop to inspire, get in touch.
I
f you are available to help on the day, even for an hour, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

The event is family-friendly and affordable, covering a diverse range of ideas to help navigate the future more sustainably.

Keep an eye out for details of competitions, activities and displays closer to the date.

Send a message to learn more

13/10/2026

NOW is the time to START PREPARING for the Sustainability Expo, March 6th, 2027.

COMPETITIONS with monetary prizes will be offered in three categories, Primary student, Secondary student and Adult for:

Recycled fashion (includes fashion parade)
"Lavish litter" (outfit made from litter)
Junk Art
Busking

Get those thinking caps on and start creating.
No entry fee.

Photo credits:
https://au.pinterest.com/pin/2955556003675230/
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Kingston Community School
Kingston SE Community Store
Kingston SE Community Men's Shed
Shine Your Way
small space studio
Kingston SE Lions Thrift Shop

11/10/2026

Thanks to Kingston SE Community Men's Shed for repairing the Little Library which has returned to its home at the RV Park.
Feel free to drop a book or swap a book.
Great way to keep books circulating and out of landfill.

29/09/2026

100 reusable show bags made for this weekend's Kingston SE 140th Annual Show.

28/09/2026

SUSTAINABILITY EXPO 2027

Following the successful inaugural Sustainability Expo, held in March 2026, another is planned for the coming year.

To further educate, to grow knowledge for living sustainably and to showcase some of the wonderful initiatives currently occurring in and around Kingston and to find new ones, a Sustainability Expo will be held on Saturday 6th March 2027 in the Senior Citizens clubrooms, 74 Agnes Street, Kingston.

Community groups and individuals are cordially invited to attend a planning meeting on Wednesday October 7th at Kingston Community School Library.

Potential stall holders range from food/beverages to a repair café, composting to sustainable craft products, garden tips to mosaics, wellbeing to eco-friendly packaging/food service. Workshops, demonstrations, information sessions and product sales will be encouraged.

Competitions attracting prize money will include Recycled Fashion and Junk Art on the theme Waste Away from Lacepede Bay in Primary/Secondary and Open age groupings.

Buskers will be invited to perform on the day with prizes on offer in various categories dependent on entries received.

Particular emphasis will focus on the sustainability of volunteers in the community.

Looking forward to forthcoming suggestions and contribution towards this exciting initiative.

Feel free to pass on the invitation to other individuals/groups who may be interested.

Further information: Liz 0466 723 263

23/09/2026

Over the past seven years, the Bag Ladies have proudly supplied over 38,000 reusable shopping bags to numerous Kingston retail outlets.
Over the same period, many requests for varying community projects have also come along. Keep the ideas and orders coming. Keep the good quality fabric coming in. Drop-off point is at Kingston District Council office, Holland Street.
However, it is disappointing that a minority in the community seem to believe that it is okay to take arms full of bags. These bags are not free to make, nor are they free to be taken in bulk.
In a world where some are trying to practice a zero-waste lifestyle, it is justifiably hoped that individuals will only take what is necessary, what can be wisely used.
If bags are being used for a worthwhile purpose, that is fine, but if you cannot help yourself to grab something because it is free (there are donation tins at outlets stocking the bags), take a little time to consider the time and effort that goes into making each bag.
Or, perhaps you would like to join the Bag Ladies on a Monday 10am – 3pm, to help providing this valuable community service. There is no obligation to stay all day. Any amount of time is appreciated. Being able to sew is not a prerequisite.
Clean, washed bags surplus to needs and free of rubbish contained within, can be dropped in the container at the front of the Foodland supermarket.
Sustainability of resources and sustainability of volunteers is of paramount concern.
Enquiries: Liz 0466 723 263

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20/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

11/09/2026

Kingston SE Small Steps looks forward to your company on September 21st. Please join us.
If September 21st doesn't suit, feel free to drop in on a Monday between 10.00am and 3.00pm.

19/08/2026

Congratulations

Transmutation - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle