Formed just over 12 months ago, the group was named Shortland Volunteer Group for 2016 at the Shortland Volunteer Awards, organised by the office of the Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy MP, to recognise those making an outstanding contribution to the local community.

The CASNG is part of Lake Macquarie Council’s Sustainable Neighbourhoods Program and organised several successful community events in the past year, including a community plant swap, rubbish and waste removal, encouraging participation in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count and hosting two Car Boot Sales.