During the year, St Catherine’s College residents showcased an enduring commitment to community engagement, environmental stewardship and fostering positive change with initiatives ranging from recycling efforts to participating in conservation field trips.

Recycling for a Greener Future

St Catherine’s College residents from our UWA and Curtin campuses collected 24,880 used cans and bottles for Containers for Change in 2023. The proceeds were used to plant 690 trees, contributing to a more sustainable and verdant future.

Clean Up Australia Day

Residents actively participated in a cleanup at Matilda Bay where they collected 15kg of waste.

A Helping Hand

Residents supported the local community by volunteering at one of Perth’s leading not-for-profit providers, where they served the residents at a Café every Monday and Friday morning and participated in a site clean-up.

Fashion with a Purpose

In a nod to sustainable fashion, St Catherine’s College residents engaged with an organisation dedicated to collecting end-of-line brand-new stock from fashion retailers nationwide. The collected clothes were sorted and distributed to those in need through a national network of charities and social service agencies, promoting both style and social responsibility.

Extending the Lifespan of Possessions at Repair Lab

St Catherine’s College hosted a repair lab that offered repair stations for clothes, bicycles, and electronics. This initiative encouraged a culture of repair and sustainability and emphasised the importance of reducing waste and embracing a circular economy.

Gondwana Link Ongerup Field Trip

St Catherine’s College residents embarked on transformative field trips in April and July as a part of the Gondwana Link Project. The April trip focused on collecting seeds for replantation, maintaining closures within the Yongergnow Australian Malleefowl Centre and learning about Aboriginal Bush Tucker.

In July, the emphasis shifted to rehabilitating farmland and linking nature corridor reserves through extensive tree-planting efforts. In total, approximately 10,000 seeds were collected and 5,000 seedlings were planted on these field trips.

A Year of Community Impact