Open
House Day
Saturday 11 October
Faster and
Fairer
Thursday 16 October
showcase
seminar
Saturday 25 October
Sustainable House Day Geelong and Surrounds 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of Sustainable House Day Geelong and surrounds, a series of events during the month of October where you can learn and be inspired to implement sustainable living practices in your own home.
Kicking things off on Saturday 11 October, we have our Open House Day!
Step inside some of the most innovative homes in our community, including:
- A recently completed certified Passivhaus in Torquay
- An architect’s home in Torquay blending recycled timber with nature
- A modern hempcrete build in Jan Juc, showcasing low-carbon materials
- A contemporary passive home in Geelong West with heritage street presence
- A renovated Californian bungalow in Belmont
- A community-centred sustainable village in Winchelsea
- A wildlife-friendly garden sanctuary in Deans Marsh
Then on Saturday 25 October, our Sustainability in Your Home Seminar, featuring an inspiring line-up of speakers including James McLennan, CEO and Co-founder of Farm My School, and Mandy Hall, MasterChef Australia alumni, food advocate and sustainability champion. They’ll share their expertise on building community connections, real food systems, and practical ways to make sustainable living part of everyday life.
It’s going to be an inspiring month celebrating sustainability and innovative design across our region.
Saturday 11 October - Open House Day
Get ready for a day of inspiration and innovation!
With seven remarkable homes across Greater Geelong, and the Surf Coast, we hope to see you at one (or more!) of the homes showcasing sustainable design and energy-efficient living. From brand-new builds to stunning renovations and retrofits, these homes have something for everyone.
Homeowners, builders and sustainable product and service experts will be there to guide you through the homes, answer your questions and share their experiences.
There is no need to pre-register—just pop in at any of the homes that interest you and sign in with our welcoming volunteers.
10am to 2pm
Saturday 16 October - Faster and Fairer Tour with Dr Saul Griffith
'Faster and Fairer' Tour with Dr Saul Griffith
Australians are keen to electrify their homes and vehicles and save on energy bills, but how can we ensure this happens fairer and faster? Join Saul Griffith, engineer and Chief Scientist at Rewiring Australia, as he discusses his latest book Plug In! The Electrification Handbook, which provides practical advice for everyday Australians on upgrading their homes and cars.Saturday 25 October - Showcase Seminar
Sustainability in Your Home
Are you a homeowner or renter looking to make your home more comfortable, reduce your bills and live more sustainably? Join us for the Sustainability in Your Home seminar, a highlight of Sustainable House Day presented by Winki Energy. This inspiring event will equip you with practical and accessible strategies to create a more sustainable and resilient living environment.Sponsors
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If you are thinking of retrofitting your home or upgrading your existing appliances to go all electric, head to our Electric Homes page to find out more and receive a quote for solar, battery, EV chargers, heat pump hot water systems and heating/cooling