We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit group which supplies locally indigenous plants to the Whitehorse community, parks and City Council. The Bungalook Indigenous Nursery is run by the Whitehorse Community Indigenous Plant Project (WCIPP).
Other “about” pages:
- How to contact us
- Our Future
- Our History
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Our Web-site
- Gallery of photos.
Charity Status
WCIPP/Bungalook is registered as a charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for profits Commission.
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities – it is a federal government agency.
Charities need to be registered with ACNC to be entitled to tax exempt status as well as certain other exemptions and benefits.
Registration is also an indicator to the general public of the bona fides of the organisations on the Register.
Our Purposes
The purposes of the Whitehorse Community Indigenous Plant Project Inc. according to our official articles of association are:-
- To propagate plants indigenous to the City of Whitehorse.
- To support biodiversity through ecological restoration initiatives and the conservation of indigenous seed banks, ensuring the long-term resilience of local indigenous plant communities.
- To provide plants for bushland parks, other reserves, the general community, and local and state government authorities.
- To encourage an appreciation in the community of the importance of indigenous flora. and environmental values.
- To maintain close cooperative working relationships with the City of Whitehorse, Whitehorse Parkland Advisory Committees, and other relevant conservation, environmental, and sustainability groups.
Our Rules
Our rules of incorporation can be downloaded here.