A Regenerative Northern Rivers, Led by Community
A Regenerative Northern Rivers, Led by Community
A regenerative Northern Rivers is not a distant dream
A regenerative Northern Rivers is not a distant dream
It is being visioned and developed right now by the passionate individuals, organisations, and communities who call this place home. These changemakers are restoring landscapes, strengthening food systems, and weaving the fabric of resilient communities. But they can’t do it alone.
At Seed Northern Rivers, we stand alongside them—a catalyst, a connector, and a backbone organisation—empowering the leaders, networks, and movements that are regenerating this region.
At Seed Northern Rivers, we stand alongside them—a catalyst, a connector, and a backbone organisation—empowering the leaders, networks, and movements that are regenerating this region.
SEED Northern Rivers currently works with and supports an ecosystem of 40+ not-for-profit environmental organisations, social enterprises and initiatives, across four thematic impact areas: Healing Country (Regeneration and Reforestation), The Future of Food, Education and Creative Activation, Stronger Together (Community Resilience and Climate Action).
This past year:
- We supported our members through mentoring, peer networks, communities of practice, skills development and training, as well as business, governance, fundraising and technical support.
- We continued to activate and manage the 7-acre Mullum Gardens Eco-Hub, which incubates a range of environmental initiatives.
- We have launched-and continue to steward-flagship collaborative impact initiatives together with our member organisations including the Bruns River Keepers Alliance, the Northern Rivers Changemakers Hub and The Northern Rivers Food Systems Alliance.
Our Mission:
Our Mission:
Strengthening the Changemaker Ecosystem
Our mission is to be a strong, sustainable backbone for a growing ecosystem of changemakers who are catalysing enduring social and ecological regeneration in the Northern Rivers and beyond.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our vision is for the Northern Rivers to have transitioned into a safe and just space for all life where our social and ecological responsibilities are met. Through community-led stewardship our ecosystem of empowered changemakers have contributed to the Northern Rivers being recognised globally as a dynamic example for achieving regenerative change. Our work inspires, connects to, and drives local actions worldwide.
Our Story
Our Story
At a public meeting in May 2006, a group of community members began developing the vision for a community garden in Mullumbimby. People of all ages and abilities worked together gathering ideas, pictures, dreams and expertise to create a shared goal.
We secured a lease with Byron Shire Council for our chosen 5-acre site in April 2008, and with water being connected in the following August, the site development began.
With its broad range of programs, Mullumbimby Community Garden became a catalyst for more community gardens in the Byron Shire.
Our organisation also expanded to support emerging social enterprises and community organisations that match our values and objectives with auspicing and partnership agreements.
To reflect this expansion, the organisation’s name, constitution, objects and governance structure were changed in November 2012 to the Mullumbimby Centre for Sustainable Living and Environmental Education Inc., and in May 2014 it was officially shortened to Mullum S.E.E.D. Inc. (Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development). In 2018, Mullumbimby Community Garden Inc. became a separate entity.
In mid-2025 have become Seed Northern Rivers—a name that reflects the evolution of our work beyond Mullumbimby into a thriving, regional ecosystem of changemakers, community groups, and regenerative initiatives. While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to be community-led, fiercely local, and committed to supporting grassroots impact across the Northern Rivers.
We secured a lease with Byron Shire Council for our chosen 5-acre site in April 2008, and with water being connected in the following August, the site development began.
With its broad range of programs, Mullumbimby Community Garden became a catalyst for more community gardens in the Byron Shire.
Our organisation also expanded to support emerging social enterprises and community organisations that match our values and objectives with auspicing and partnership agreements.
To reflect this expansion, the organisation’s name, constitution, objects and governance structure were changed in November 2012 to the Mullumbimby Centre for Sustainable Living and Environmental Education Inc., and in May 2014 it was officially shortened to Mullum S.E.E.D. Inc. (Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development). In 2018, Mullumbimby Community Garden Inc. became a separate entity.
In mid-2025 have become Seed Northern Rivers—a name that reflects the evolution of our work beyond Mullumbimby into a thriving, regional ecosystem of changemakers, community groups, and regenerative initiatives. While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: to be community-led, fiercely local, and committed to supporting grassroots impact across the Northern Rivers.
Today, as an emerging backbone, we continue to empower an ecosystem environmental organisations and their leaders. By fostering the capacity of environmental organisations to collaboratively tackle pressing ecological challenges, we amplify their positive impact. And together, catalyse real systemic change and a regenerative and resilient future for the Northern Rivers and beyond.
Seed Northern Rivers is registered as an Environmental Organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient and Tax Charity status. Our details can be found on the ACNC website.
By fostering the capacity of these organisations to collaboratively tackle pressing ecological challenges, we amplify their positive impact. And together, catalyse real systemic change and a regenerative and resilient future for the Northern Rivers and beyond.
SEED NORTHERN RIVERS BOARD
SEED NORTHERN RIVERS BOARD
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OUR OPERATIONS TEAM
OUR OPERATIONS TEAM
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