Community Sustainability Opportunities

Pedal Set Go are hitting local shared paths to promote safe and respectful space-sharing for everybody. Funded by City of Parramatta Council and Transport for NSW, these activations feature free bike tune-ups, safety checks, interactive discussions, and expert tips from Pedal Set Go. Pick up cycling maps, bottles, bells and learn how to check tyre pressure. Discover how courteous path-sharing makes a big difference to all users. Meet us at the marquee, chat with the team and get rolling with confidence!

Meet us on the following dates:

City of Parramatta invites local community organisations, social enterprises and schools to join us in our Reuse Community, sharing and re-using items no longer needed. 

As a subscriber to Warp-It along with Council, you can browse the catalogue, claim your FREE item/s, and arrange collections. Items already in the marketplace include office stationery and equipment, craft supplies, storage cabinets, white boards and office furniture. The items will have a 7 day internal listing for Council office use, after which items will be accessible to you through our Reuse Community.

Join our Warp-It Reuse Community.

For more information please contact the Sustainability team on enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gou.au or 9806 8292.

Get into Nature is a series of Council workshops, guided walks and events designed to connect people with their natural surroundings.

The Get into Nature events are run by Council’s Bushcare Team allowing local residents and visitors to experience the amazing plants and animals in Parramatta’s bushland reserves in a safe,  friendly and engaging way.

Details on upcoming events can be found on our Liveable Parramatta Facebook page.

Not on Facebook? Please contact Council’s Bushcare Team for more details:

Phone: (02) 9806 8280

Email: bushcare@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 

Please not that these events are highly popular and places are strictly limited, so please register to avoid disappointment.

Free Home Energy Assessments – Open

Did you know that good insulation can cut your winter heating bills by up to 40%? If your home was insulated before 2010, chances are it either doesn’t have enough insulation or it’s been moved out of place by contractors such as electricians.

Council is once again offering Free Home Energy Assessments by a qualified energy consultant. The assessment will take between 30-40mins and you’ll get a full evaluation report, as well as personalised advice on how to improve the energy efficiency.

Join our 2025 Registration list by emailing us at enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

The City of Parramatta has partnered with ZapCat to provide advice for households who want to electrify their home. Simply jump on the website, add your address, and you'll have access to instant quotes, advice, and consultation with real experts. Find all the information and quotes you need for solar, battery, heat pump, induction cooking, insulation, and even EV chargers. The portal will soon include specialised advice for resident in Strata managed complexes too.

Installers participating in this program provide a 5% discount on Solar and Battery installation, EV Chargers, Induction Cooking tops, Heat pumps, and Air conditioners to City of Parramatta residents.

Start here

The bee hive program is back and buzzing! The bee hive program provides native Australian bee hives to residents, promoting backyard biodiversity. Participants have to attend an informative session on bee care before receiving their hives. The initiative helps support local ecosystems and fosters a greener community.

Join the City of Parramatta's waitlist to receive a native Australian bee hive and help boost backyard biodiversity. To sign up, please email your name, address, contact number to enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Please note: Receiving a hive is subject to a availability. This will depend on a variety of factors such as the weather.

GOOF (Grow Our Own Food) workshop series is back!

Across these five workshops, you will gain practical insights into living more sustainably. The sessions will cover five key topics: Reducing Waste and Cost of Living, Natural cosmetic Products, Natural Cleaning Products, Preserving and Fermenting, and Microgreens & Sprouts.

Learn More about GOOF