Green Skills Denmark

27/05/2025

🌿🌬️ Denmark’s community-owned wind farm is set to double its output, powering our town with clean, local energy and leading the way in Australia’s renewable future. With plans to expand and integrate power storage, this project shows how regional communities can drive sustainable change.

Green Skills proudly supports this effort through our involvement in the Totally Renewable Denmark initiative, working alongside the community to achieve 100% renewable energy and a sustainable future for our region.

🌱 Together, we’re building resilient, greener communities right here at home.

🔗 Read the full story from ABC Great Southern and join us in backing community-led renewable energy across Australia.

A co-op wind farm in Denmark, Western Australia is one of hundreds of "mid-level" energy projects being developed across Australia amid a growing trend of community-led investment.

27/05/2025

This week is National Reconciliation Week. 🌿✨ Let’s keep walking together — Bridging Now to Next.

22/05/2025

🚨 Calling all Energy Detectives!
Ready to uncover the hidden energy drains in your home and start saving on your power bills?

Join us for a FREE hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to use our DIY Home Energy Audit Kits and take control of your energy use.

📅 When: Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Where: Denmark Community Resource Centre (CRC)
💰 Cost: Free (includes a tasty lunch!)

What you’ll get:
🔹 Discover how small changes can lead to big savings—for your home, your wallet, and the planet
🔹 Learn how to measure and track energy use with easy-to-use tools
🔹 Find out how the sun can help power your home with renewable energy
🔹 Connect with others working toward a cleaner, greener Denmark

Places are limited, so register now to secure your spot!
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/energy-detectives-workshop

This event is part of the Totally Renewable Denmark (TReD) initiative and is proudly supported by the Shire of Denmark the Denmark Sustainability Fund, Kwoorabup Trust, and local community partners.

Let’s work together to make our homes smarter, more energy-efficient, and ready for the renewable future!

20/05/2025

💚 We're so happy to be teaming up with the Shire of Denmark for the Showerhead Swap Program. A simple way we can all save water, energy, and money together 💦

Bring in your old showerheads to the Green Skills Denmark office before 31 May and we’ll swap them for free water-efficient ones 🚿✨

It’s a small change that makes a big difference for your home and the planet 🌏

20/05/2025

The Australian Government has announced a new Cheaper Home Batteries Program that will help more homes tackle bills and emissions.Australia has the highest rate of rooftop solar in the world, with one in 3 Australian homes having installed rooftop solar. But just one in 40 households have a battery....

15/05/2025

🔋💡 $80 Billion and Counting: Households Ready to Go Green 🌿🏡

A new report shows that more than half of Australian households are prepared to invest in making their homes more energy efficient — with an average spend of nearly $8,000 each. But despite the enthusiasm, many still face major barriers like a lack of knowledge, complex choices, and upfront costs.

At Green Skills, we’re working to close those knowledge gaps and empower communities — whether you're retrofitting, renting, or just starting to explore energy-smart options. 💬🔍

Read the full ABC News article to see how the shift to sustainable living is gaining momentum — and where support is still needed. 👇

Up-front costs are a hurdle to many households making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, a report suggests, but confusion is also a major deterrent.

13/05/2025

🌱 Composting & Worm Farm Workshops – FREE! 🌱

Turn your scraps into soil and learn how to feed your garden, not the landfill! 🐛💚

Join our friends at Great Southern Living Soil for a hands-on, community-focused workshop, proudly supported by the Shire of Denmark's Sustainability & Environmental Education Program.

📅 Dates:
Sunday 25 May & Sunday 6 July
🕐 Time: 2pm – 4pm
📍 Venue: Shire of Denmark Admin Office (Reception Room), 953 South Coast Hwy

Learn:
✔️ How to compost kitchen and garden waste
✔️ How to set up and care for a healthy worm farm
✔️ Practical tips for maintaining nutrient-rich, microbe-packed soil

🫖 Afternoon tea provided
👟 Enclosed shoes required
📢 Spots are limited – book now!
📞 Call 9848 0300 or 📧 email the Shire of Denmark to register.

Let’s grow healthier gardens and a greener community, one worm at a time! 🌿

08/05/2025

🌿 Shout out to our Denmark Tip Shop legends! 🌿

Today we’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, and the amazing community who donate to and shop at the Denmark Tip Shop.

Every item dropped off, every treasure rehomed, every story shared—you're helping us turn waste into something wonderful. Together, we’re proving that a better, more sustainable future isn’t just possible—it’s already happening, right here in Denmark. 💚

✨ Imagine a world where nothing goes to waste, where creativity flows, and where community thrives through re-use. You’re helping build that world—one toaster, chair, and sewing machine at a time.

Enjoy some photos from the Tip Shop today 📸👇

06/05/2025

🌿 Living Off the Grid – Real Life, Real Inspiration! ⚡🏡

On Sunday, locals joined a guided tour of Ellafields, the award-winning, all electric, offgrid home of Abbe & Mike in Shadforth, WA.

From solar panels and battery storage to passive solar design and induction cooking, Abbe & Mike have created a home that’s not only sustainable but truly livable. And they generously opened their doors to show us how it all works in real life.

“We love having our own little renewable power station,” they shared. “It really makes you think about how you use energy — and how much you actually need.”

The event wrapped up with a friendly Q&A over afternoon tea, with guests calling it “awesome,” “very informative,” and “great to see in person.”

📸 Check out the photos to see this inspiring home in action!

We are most grateful to the Kwoorabup Trust Fund and Renew for making this event possible.

Thank you to Abbe & Mike for their generosity and wisdom.

Learn more about Ellafields here: https://www.scclimate.com.au/case-studies/case-studies-denmark/mike-and-abbes-off-grid-journey/

29/04/2025

🌿🌞 Field Trip to Abbe & Mike's Sustainable Denmark Home! 🏡✨

This event is FREE, but spaces are limited – so make sure to grab your ticket soon! 🎟️

Get ready for a fun and informative afternoon exploring one of Denmark’s most energy-efficient homes! 🌱 Abbe and Mike’s stunning, totally electrified home in Shadforth is a shining example of sustainable living, and we’re inviting YOU to take a guided tour and see it all in action. 🌍💡

🔹 Date & Time:
📅 Date: Sunday the 4th May 2025
⏰ Meeting: 1.45pm for a 2pm start
📍 Location: Shadforth
🔹 What's Happening:

We’ll tour Abbe & Mike’s award-winning home, with a behind-the-scenes look at:
☀️Functional PV Systems
🔋Battery Storage + Inverter
🌞Solar Passive Design
💧🔥Water Heating & Home Heating Solutions
🍳Induction Stovetop
And so much more! 🙌

We’ll also dive into the finances, practicalities, and behavior changes needed to make the switch from non-renewables to fully electric living. You’ll also learn all about the perks of living off-grid! 🌱

🔹 After the Tour:
Enjoy a Q&A session while sipping afternoon tea (yes, it’s provided! ☕🍰), and chat with fellow sustainability enthusiasts. 💬

Event wraps up at 3.30pm.

💡 Why You Should Come:
Explore a real-world example of sustainable, off-grid living.
Ask all your burning energy-efficiency questions.
Connect with like-minded folks passionate about the planet! 🌍❤️

Please note: If any event changes occur (due to weather or unforeseen circumstances), we’ll notify you via email.
This event is facilitated by Totally Renewable Denmark (Green Skills initiative), proudly supported by the Kwoorabup Trust Fund. 🌿

👉 Sign up now for your FREE ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/2025-denmark-sustainable-house-day

For any questions, give Green Skills a call at 📞 (08) 9848 3110.
See you there!

Renew Denmark Environment Centre Denmark Arts Kwoorabup-Denmark Environment and Sustainability Network Kwoorabup Nature School Denmark Kwoorabup Community Garden Transition Kwoorabup Denmark Kwoorabup Denmark Regenerative Farming and Food Denmark Community Foundation - WA Inc. Denmark Chamber of Commerce Albany Business Centre Denmark Kwoorabup Community Garden Great Southern Homes Denmark FM Shire of Denmark

Green Skills is a driver of change towards a more sustainable community.