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Anybody can start a project.  Whatever the sustainability challenge you have in mind, TES could help provide the support and guidance you're looking for to find an activity or get a new project underway.

If you’ve been thinking about an idea or looking for one, check out the projects page first.  There may already be a project for you to get started with and learn from before launching out with something new you had in mind (whether you knew it or not).  Similarly, getting to know more about the TES related projects currently running may help you develop your own ideas or seed some more.  No matter what the focus, a look at what others are doing is always helpful.

TES believes that sustainability is a goal that must be reached by working together in the community. Take a peek at what’s on at the moment, have a chat with us and let's see what happens and whether TES can link you with other like-minded people in your area.

These are our top ten snippets of collective wisdom on the project front: 

  1. Funding is not as important as enthusiasm and community participation.  Get the project started and trust that, when somewhere down the track you need some cash, where there’s a will, there’s a way.
  2. People care.  Start meeting people, seek out common ground and you will discover plenty of interest and enthusiasm.
  3. Don’t let despair overwhelm your efforts.  The problem is big, but our reserves of resourcefulness and spirit are bigger.
  4. You don’t need a PhD.  A positive attitude and a cheerful outlook are an excellent start.  No one person has all the skills, chances are when you get the neighbours together, you’ll have more than enough resources to get going.
  5. Don’t worry about not having the energy.  If you plug away and get the ball rolling, people will come forward to help generate the necessary energy.
  6. Do not underestimate the power of a great unveiling event.  It creates momentum and captures interest.
  7. Do your utmost to make people feel included and comfortable with sharing their ideas.  Transition projects belong to everyone and working through differing viewpoints peacefully will only make the endeavour stronger. 
  8. An objective statement is handy.  Writing something up and running it by the group will make sure everyone is on the same page.
  9. Celebrate milestones frequently so people can see the project grow.
  10. Let the project develop organically.  The collective genius of the community will decide where it needs to go.  As long as you are strengthening bonds and working towards sustainability, you are on the right track.