Gecko is proudly coordinating Clean Up Australia Day on the Gold Coast again in 2021 together with the City of Gold Coast.
Important dates for 2021
School Clean Up – Friday, 5 March
Community Clean Up – Sunday, 7 March
Cut off date to register for Council rubbish collection is Sunday, 21 February.
How to get involved on the Gold Coast
1) Register a clean up site at Clean Up Australia Day website. This can be any area you think requires a clean up; a neighbouring street, a park across the road from work or maybe the grassy strip along your morning walk. If you have any problems registering or choosing a site, get in touch with our Clean Up team at Gecko, and we will help you identify a suitable clean up site for you.
2) Register as a volunteer in an existing site at Clean Up Australia Day website. You can find a listing online or by giving us a call.
3) Register a litter hotspot for us to promote as a Clean Up site. You need to provide us with an exact address and maybe even a photo, and we will do the rest
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko is proudly coordinating Clean Up Australia Day on the Gold Coast again in 2021 together with the City of Gold Coast.
Important dates for 2021
School Clean Up – Friday, 5 March
Community Clean Up – Sunday, 7 March
Cut off date to register for Council rubbish collection is Sunday, 21 February.
How to get involved on the Gold Coast
1) Register a clean up site at Clean Up Australia Day website. This can be any area you think requires a clean up; a neighbouring street, a park across the road from work or maybe the grassy strip along your morning walk. If you have any problems registering or choosing a site, get in touch with our Clean Up team at Gecko, and we will help you identify a suitable clean up site for you.
2) Register as a volunteer in an existing site at Clean Up Australia Day website. You can find a listing online or by giving us a call.
3) Register a litter hotspot for us to promote as a Clean Up site. You need to provide us with an exact address and maybe even a photo, and we will do the rest
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Subject to be decided
Gecko Talks is on the 4th Wednesday each Monday February to November 2021.
When: Wednesday,
Time: 6:45PM for 7:00PM Start
Where: Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Cost: FREE, after booking (Come early and buy a delicious RSL meal)
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!

Welcome…..to 2021!
A March Planting date!
Our first Community Tree Planting Day is Saturday 27 March and it would be wonderful to get another great turnout, please register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/friends-of-federation-walk-tree-planting-tickets-135426280651 <https://federationwalk.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=adee7958cba85f422fe5b1218&id=1590622655&e=00bad52d76> to get your tickets and more information. Perhaps after the planting, you could visit your plantings from last year to check their growth!
Fantastic news for Federation Walk, Thank you NAMU for safeguarding the future of ‘recycled water’ at The Spit. Whether it be for new projects and plantings, drought conditions, or the dreaded fire events you and Council are ensuring the use of recycled water is maintained and safe!
The City’s Natural Areas Management Unit (NAMU) is currently progressing the installation of a large scale irrigation project at Federation Walk. This system is being installed to allow restoration of littoral rainforest over the northern half of Federation walk. The system will also be used to mitigate against future bushfire risk which as you know have hindered planting efforts in the past. The irrigation project has been funded by the Federal government and the City of Gold Coast. As part of the project, a water tank and pump house are to be established at the very northern part of Federation Walk (just before the car park). The location of the tank/pump station will require some vegetation removal, but this should be fairly minimal. We will keep you posted when we get any further updates on these great projects that are hopefully going to further transform Federation walk into a biodiverse littoral rainforest over the coming years.
Our Recycled Water project has set the pattern for the use of recycled water at The Spit!
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As well as assisting with our successful submission to ‘Centenary of Federation Queensland’ and future Grants and other projects, GECKO REGEN which started in 1998, managed our Community Plantings including the National Tree Day in 2002, where we accessed recycled water for the first time! Manager Tom Caamano was diligent in the safety aspects of using recycled water publicly, the pressure of the water was strong and over 2000 plants were watered that day! Our current Secretary Christel Radisavlyevic was an Admin at GECKO REGEN in those days also assisting with the plantings. GECKO REGEN has continued and been renamed REGEN AUSTRALIA with Mark Bibby as Manager.
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……..and our favorite residents, Bush Stone-Curlew, Photo by Peter Scholer/Gary Casey.
Contact:
Lyn Wright: M:0400 740 972 <tel:0400 740 972> President Friends of Federation Walk Inc.
Saraya Robinson
Greening Officer
Natural Areas Management Unit
Lifestyle and Community
City of Gold Coast
T: 55811 537
PO Box 5042 Gold Coast Mail Centre Qld 9729 cityofgoldcoast.com.au <https://federationwalk.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=adee7958cba85f422fe5b1218&id=db54993442&e=00bad52d76>
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Subject to be decided
Gecko Talks is on the 4th Wednesday each Monday February to November 2021.
When: Wednesday,
Time: 6:45PM for 7:00PM Start
Where: Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Cost: FREE, after booking (Come early and buy a delicious RSL meal)
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Subject to be decided
Gecko Talks is on the 4th Wednesday each Monday February to November 2021.
When: Wednesday,
Time: 6:45PM for 7:00PM Start
Where: Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Cost: FREE, after booking (Come early and buy a delicious RSL meal)
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Gecko’s Kids After School Club runs during term times. Spaces are limited so please book your child in soon.
EcoDiscoverers Kid’s Club runs on Friday afternoons after school from 3.30pm till 5.30pm.
Each week we will focus on a different animal, plant or habitat. There will be games, stories, excursions and competitions. All to reinforce the topic of the week!
The club connects children with nature and engages them with our native plants, animals and habitats and to learn how to look after the environment.
Bookings are essential and need to be made prior to the session. Bookings for full term are $90 and individual sessions are $15 per session.
Ready to book in? Have more questions? Great! Get in touch with us today!
EcoDiscoverers Kids Club Ph. 07 5534 1412 E. EcoDiscoverers@gecko.org.au
We will contact you with payment information.
Remember to include;
- Child’s name and age
- Parents/Carers name and contact phone number and email address
- Date they are to start attending
Please note that you must book prior to attending as we run a strict student to teacher ratio to guarantee quality and safety!
Subject to be decided
Gecko Talks is on the 4th Wednesday each Monday February to November 2021.
When: Wednesday,
Time: 6:45PM for 7:00PM Start
Where: Currumbin RSL, 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Cost: FREE, after booking (Come early and buy a delicious RSL meal)
Agenda – all members will discuss their experience with following the directions they received.
New community members welcomed by appointment. Please contact Lois via 5534 1412 if you would like to attend.
A wide range of subjects are discussed each meeting.