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Techno-stress Solution: Connect with Nature!

If you’re struggling with burnout and mental fatigue caused by endless scrolling on digital devices and what’s being referred to as “techno-stress”, you’re not alone.

Being connected to devices all day long can take its toll.

If you’re feeling mentally foggy, distracted, or emotionally drained, you may be experiencing cognitive fatigue or what’s called ‘techno-stress’. In a world where we’re more connected than ever, our brains are crying out for a reset.

But, there is a solution: connection with nature.

This is something that was discussed in our latest CVA podcast episode with expert speakers, Dr Jenny Brockis, Kit Kline, and Mark Koolmatrie.

Listen to our Nature, Health & Wellbeing podcast on YouTube, and subscribe to our channel for updates and future episodes.

Latest news from Conservation Volunteers Australia: June 2025

We’re so excited to share some of our latest news from the month of June with you.

Enter our new Nature in Focus Photo Contest

We’re excited to announce that our Nature in Focus photography competition will open for entries on the 4th of July 2025. This contest celebrates the incredible diversity of nature and conservation efforts across the country, as well as sustainability initiatives.

Everyone across Australia is invited to take part, with categories for both adults and juniors. There are nearly $8,000 worth of prizes to be won.

Find out more about the Nature in Focus Photo Content and submit your entries here.

What does it mean to be Nature Positive?

Nations around the world have committed to halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030. This ambitious target, as outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, requires accelerated action and multi-sector, global collaboration.

Find out more about how Conservation Volunteers Australia is taking action for nature and how you can get involved in being a nature steward.

What does reconciliation really mean?

This month we celebrated Reconciliation Week in Australia, under the theme ‘Bridging Now to Next’.

Reconciliation calls on us all to walk together – guided by the lessons of the past, grounded in the realities of the present, and united in our vision for a more just future.

To celebrate the spirit of reconciliation, we’ve chosen to highlight some people, organisations, and initiatives that foster reconciliation in Australia.

Read our blog about reconciliation to learn more about:

  • Kitana Mansell, proud Palawa woman and leader of Tasmania’s only Aboriginal-owned food business, palawa kipli
  • Mark Koolmatrie, Ngarrindjeri Elder and founder of Kool Tours
  • CVA’s Artwork for Reconciliation initiative

Upcoming CVA Events in June and July 2025

Spaces are limited to book a spot now to avoid disappointment!

Find our full calendar of conservation volunteering events on our website.

Sustainable Skincare Workshop

Date: 25th June 2025

Time: 10am

Where: Sydney, NSW

Age requirement: 12 years +

About: In honour of World Oceans Day 2025, join us in celebrating our marine ecosystems at Hawthorne Reserve in Ramsgate for a Sustainable Skincare Making Workshop with Polly from Sage Cosmetics Coaching. You’ll learn how to create professional-style, zero-waste, natural skincare from scratch. A light catered morning tea will also be provided.

 

SeaToSource Beach Cleanup at Moreton Bay, Brisbane

Date: 27 June 2025

Time: 1:15pm

Where: Moreton Bay, Brisbane

About: Take part in our #SeaToSource Moreton Bay project – empowering everyone to take action on ocean litter. Take part in this Community Clean Up at WH Yeo Park and help to reduce the amount of plastic litter entering our creeks, rivers and oceans.

 

Planting Day in Athelstone

Date: 29 June 2025

Time: 9.45am

Where: Athelstone, Adelaide (SA)

About: Join CVA and the Campbelltown City Council as we create our first Urban Shade Forest in SA! Every seedling you plant creates shade and cools our cities – and also helps to create important urban habitat for our wildlife.

 

Tree Day Planting Ex-TREE-vaganza

Date: 5 July 2025

Time: 10.15am

Where: Perth, WA

Age requirement: 3+

About: Join CVA for a planting Ex-TREE-vaganza as we celebrate National Tree Day! We’ll be planting native seedlings at Baldivis Children’s Forest, celebrating our Urban Shade Forest project, and will have a bunch of free activities running throughout the day! A free lunch will also be provided.