The Nature Positive Group (NPG) is established to provide an open, ongoing peer support network for ACTS members working to embed biodiversity conservation and nature positive action across their institutions.

The objectives of the NPG are as follows:

• Networking and collaboration: Foster knowledge sharing among members on biodiversity conservation, restoration and nature positive initiatives.
• Practical support: Share project examples, challenges and solutions across a broad range of campus environments, including schools and medical precincts.
• Adaptive Practice: Highlight and exchange insights on integrating biodiversity into campus planning, teaching, research and engagement.
• Sector awareness: Elevate emerging approaches, policies and opportunities to support nature positive action across Australasia.

This group meets quarterly.

Members can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal.

ACTS special interest groups, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains.

Working Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly, share insights, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives.

A call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g., business members).

For more details on eligibility and available groups, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity, focus, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.