Blackwater Reuse During long droughts there is an ongoing water source available in our sewer systems. At the Planetary Health Centre we are exploring ways we can emulate natural systems and reuse blackwater to minimise the impact of drought and fire. Managing waste water is important for the health and safety Read more…
Bushfire Sprinklers We have been working with Dr Alan Green from the Sustainable Building Research Centre at the University of Wollongong to create resources sharing the latest research on bushfire sprinkler systems. This includes building a bushfire sprinkler demonstration wall to compare different sprinklers (photo and video below). The wall of sprinklers compares performance Read more…
Community Water At the Planetary Health Centre we’re exploring options for Community Water Management to reduce the risk of future extreme weather events becoming disasters. In 2023, Blue Mountains City Council built an in-ground concrete community firefighting tank at Mount Tomah to ensure a Static Water Supply for the RFS Read more…
World Animal Day 8.30am – 2pm Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba An inspiring Family Day celebrating the extraordinary diversity of animals we share our world with! From a Breakfast with the Birds at 8.30 to Planetary Health Bushcare in the afternoon, enjoy a fun-filled and Read more…
Planetary Health Day Saturday 7 March 2026 Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba We all need a Planetary Health Day! In 2024 the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative launched the world’s first Planetary Health Day and it has now become an annual event. Visit the Blue Mountains Planetary Read more…
Saturday Morning Tai Chi and Qigong Saturday 7 June 8am – 9am Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba Bookings essential here Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month at 8 am, to nourish your body, mind and spirit or 3 treasures (in Chinese, Jing, Chi Read more…
Growing Connected Landscapes for the Glossy Black Cockatoo Saturday 7 June 4 – 6pm Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba Bookings essential here Learn how to Grow Connected Landscapes for the magnificent Glossy Black Cockatoo. In our first Planetary Health Forum we’ll be hearing from Amanda Foxon-Hill from Mid Read more…
Planetary Health Bushcare Saturday 7 June 1.30pm – 4.30pm Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba Check out our fabulous Planetary Health Bushcare group. You’ll learn how to regenerate landscapes to increase biodiversity and habitat and have some great conversations while enjoying the beautiful Planetary Health site. You’ll also Read more…
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop Saturday 7 June 10am – 1pm Planetary Health Centre 33-39 Acacia St Katoomba Bookings essential here Alex Felix from EarthRising Mushroom Farm will teach you how to grow your own mushrooms and provide you with a take-home kit to start your own. The workshop will include: An overview Read more…
Community Tree Planting Day for the Glossy Black Cockatoo Saturday 5 July 10am – 1pm Goologong Register your interest here Let’s plant trees for the Glossy Black Cockatoo! This project will improve habitat and connectivity for our beautiful Glossy Black Cockatoos- a species listed as vulnerable across NSW. Together with Mid Read more…
Peace Making is critical to restoring the health of our planet. Blue Mountains City Council joined ‘Mayors for Peace’ in October 2022 (a global movement calling for a world without nuclear weapons), and the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre has joined the Blue Mountains Peace Collective. We welcome volunteers, Read more…