about ben
BEN, the Ballarat Environment Network, is an umbrella group representing the landcare and environment groups of the South-west region of Victoria. BEN has roughly 80 member groups. BEN:
- Assists groups with environmental activities and increasing memberships
- Raises awareness and improve understanding of environmental issues
- Conducts a range of projects to solve environmental problems
- Promotes the Ballarat Environment Awards
- Encourages communication and networking between groups
- Provides a single voice on issues
BEN actively works with government agencies, non-government organisations, community groups, councils, industry, schools, landcare members, landholders and the general community to achieve improved environmental outcomes.