Core values

• Community Engagement: Listen to and represent local community values.
• Transparency: Maintain open communication with the community.
• Cultural Respect: Honor and respect First Nation values.
• Social Equity: Investigate and implement socially equitable solutions.
• Collaboration: Work together with like-minded groups.
• Environmental Stewardship: Show respect for the natural environment.
• Inclusion: Be inclusive and accessible to all.

Activities and initiatives to date

Our efforts include, but are not limited to:

• Ongoing work to establish a solar and battery farm facility.
• Hosting efficiency workshops.
• Running bulk buy / efficiency programs.
• Developing case studies.
• Producing strategic reports.
• Partnering with similar organizations.
• Representing the community to entities such as PowerCor and DEECA.
• Conducting community surveys.

Organisational structure

Our organization structure is as follows.

Current Membership (as of early 2025)

• Committee Members: 11
  • President Nigel Senior
  • Vice President Matt Armstrong
  • Secretary Neville Rampant
  • Treasurer Julie Harris
  • 7 other active members
• Email Subscribers: 250
• Facebook Followers: 625

SOS is

• A registered Business registered with the Australian Business register – ABN 86441568395
• Incorprated with Incorporation number A0104763P
• A registered charirty with the Australian Registered Charity network (ACNC) – can be searched using ABN

Contact Us: If you’re interested in joining us, no matter the size of your contribution, please reach out at SouthernOtwaysSustainable@gmail.com.

Southern Otways Sustainable thrives on community involvement and your support can make a significant impact! 🌿