It is well documented that community gardens provide: Social support and social skills; a sense of achievement; decreased stress and pain; better diet and lifestyle; a greater sense of security; happiness; and enhanced self-esteem. Our garden will provide inclusive, healthy passive recreation for our community. It will bring together people from all walks of life, backgrounds and ages to foster a lively and connected community.

Community groups with a shared passion for fresh organic produce work together to learn and share knowledge of growing food, help reduce family food budgets and provide opportunities for exercise, recreation and learning, as well as spaces for contemplation and relaxation.

Whilst gardening is the focus, community gardens are generally community hubs for a range of activities – learning and education, playgroups, arts and creative activities, preparing and sharing food, community events, celebrations and social enterprise.

Our garden will incorporate permaculture principles. Permaculture points the way to living sustainably in our environment showing waste minimisation, composting and water usage techniques that are so good for us all.

2026 Update

Wow!! What a bumper first crop of vegetables this season! Excess veg have been available at the Post Office for donations. We thank everyone who has been so generous! All funds go straight back into the garden for seeds, trees, infrastructure within the garden. The raised beds are now filled and planted up with vegetables; and they keep those pesky rabbits out of the veggies! There are steel wire frames on the eastern fence for climbing plants which will be great when planted up, and the passionfruit vines are so vigorous too. We’ve just planted a number of mixed citrus trees which are looking fantastic. Can’t wait to see our first crop 2026/27

Fundraising

We are always looking for great fundraising ideas for our garden. If you have a great idea please contact us!

Newman Park Community Garden is a sub-committee of the Charleston Community Centre.

The Garden has an open policy and members are free to come and go to work on various garden projects as required. You must be a member of the Charleston Community Centre to cover you under our volunteer insurance. Please make sure you always wear suitable footwear, and a hat in summer.

NPCG committee meets 4th Sunday 9.30 - 12.00 depending on weather and activity.

Contact Joey Schubert 0402587838 or charlestoncommunitycentre@outlook.com for more information.