Background / history
The Graceville Community Garden was officially established in May 2010. The garden operates as a shared space, and aims to:
- Strengthen communities and families
- Educate children and others about sustainability
- Grow food and other plants
- Beautify the suburb and act as a place for community arts
- Care for the environment.
Click the image to the right to view the community's plans for the garden!
The GCG is auspiced by the Benarrawa Community Development Organisation and is supported by Brisbane City Council's community gardens initiative.
Committee information
The committee executive for the 2019 - 2020 financial year include:
- Coordinator – Paul Grace
- Vice-Coordinator -
- Secretary/Treasurer – Marjorie Heasman
- Community Engagement - Liz Rye
- Committee Members – Rod Fittock, Josephine McMahon, Madonna Mackay, Alex Videmsek, Liz Kirk, Chris Morrison
Constitution
The GCG Committee ratified our constitution in early March 2011. Refer to the document linked here for details.
Memorandum of Understanding with Benarrawa
As part of our auspicing arrangement, the GCG has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Benarrawa Community Development Organisation.