The temporary fencing is up!

The temporary fencing is up!

It may only be a small step, but it’s the beginning! The temporary fencing has been erected around the VASS Food Forest site in readiness for clearing Ready for action. Watch this space!    
Turning of the Sod- The Food Forest Project begins!

Turning of the Sod- The Food Forest Project begins!

On 16 January 2023, representatives from the Global Gardens of Peace, and the residents, staff and management of Yooralla met together between House 1 and 2 at VASS to begin Gerard’s Food Forest Project. Terry Symonds, CEO of Yooralla, opened proceedings and...
VASS Residents get together to fundraise

VASS Residents get together to fundraise

Last Saturday, VASS residents, staff, family and friends came together for a sausage sizzle and a mini workshop- “Let’s Grow, Reuse and Recycle”. Led by Cathy from House 4, we introduced bench top compost bins for each House and two tumbling compost...
Oh What a Night! Global Gardens Fundraiser was a HUGE Success

Oh What a Night! Global Gardens Fundraiser was a HUGE Success

On Friday 17th June, the Global Gardens of Peace Fundraising event features an art auction. Paintings by Angus Douglas of the Tasmanian bushland were a feature. Not all of Angus’ paintings sold on the night (some were just for sale and not part of the auction)...
Gerard’s fundraising is still secure

Gerard’s fundraising is still secure

You will all be pleased to know that the funds that Gerard has raised over the past 3 or 4 years are all safe and secure in a trust account ready to be passed onto the Global Gardens of Peace team. It will involve a trip out to Warrandyte to get the bank cheque. My...