Updates

In this issue:

At the 2025 AGM the MASG Committee of Management warmly welcomed Fran Gleeson, as a new general member. Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down for a coffee and a chat with Fran, to explore what brought her to MASG.  Whilst the new kid on the MASG CoM block, Fran is no newbie to

What’s a Bright Spark? Well, thank you for asking! A Bright Spark is a volunteer who’s been trained up in the information, tools and resources for home electrification in Victoria, and is ready to share this info with interested community members. You will find Bright Spark Volunteers in local community spaces, such as Neighbourhood Houses,

Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster? Join this free event, with Saul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest book Plug In! The Electrification Handbook, which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading

In 2006, a group of passionate residents from Mount Alexander Shire came together with a shared commitment to tackle climate change. This led to the formation of the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG), a community-driven organisation focused on creating a more sustainable future through local action. Now, we (MASG volunteers, staff and community) work across

This excellent video is a prime example of community working together, to understand, inform and support rental home needs for improving Energy Efficiency, in a practical and engaging way. In 2024 a workshop was facilitated by the West End Resilience Group, in collaboration with the My Home Network, around understanding and supporting tenants rights, rental

The MASG 2024 Annual Report is here! Click on the button below to view.

We hope you enjoy this new MASG website. As we’re bedding it down, please let us know if you notice anything missing or that you think needs our attention. Don’t forget you can join us or renew your membership on our Membership page here.