Who we Are

We are a dedicated team of hard-working locals who are working towards improving the habitat and recreational values of the Nuns beach area.

Together we are aiming to restore the Portland beach and cliff base area through community involvement, support and action. The current focus is to sustainably plant indigenous plants and continue to remove the Sea Spurge from Nuns Beach as well removing weeds from the cliff base area. PCCI are in consultation with the SEA Alliance, Gunditj-Mirring, Glenelg Shire Council, CFA and DELWP to work together to protect and maintain this biodiverse iconic habitat.

What we do and when

1.2 hours monthly working bees; 1st Saturday each month (9.30am – 10.30 am)

 Administration approx. 5-10 hours per week. (Enquiries welcome, the more supporters we have the better our organisation can be)

Centrelink Volunteering available- email for more info

Group Aims for 2025

Continued removal Sea Spurge and woody weeds along Nuns Beach and base of cliffs:

• Apply for relevant grant to complete projects at Nuns Beach that will restore and protect the beach and cliffs

• Continue to complete the PCCI Land Management Plan
  1. Restore and protect native vegetation for wildlife
  2. Reduce pest plant numbers 
  3. Investigate and protect any identified cultural and heritage values within the project sites
  4. Increase public awareness of flora and fauna recorded at the sites
  5. Reduce litter in project sites
  6. Investigate ways to improve the storm water drain outlet aesthetics and management with the Glenelg Shire Council 
  7.Complete and launch Nuns Beach Sign - Coastcare funding.
  8. Collaborate with the Glenelg Shire Council to reduce pest plant number in project area 2
  9. Grow Portland Coastal Cliffs Inc. membership
  10. Focus on other areas to remove sea spurge; e.g. Narrawong, Pivot Beach.

PCCI have a COVID 19 safety plan and welcome the opportunity to work with new groups including schools and sporting associations.

All financial members participating in PCCI activities, are covered by Landcare Victoria Incorporated. Landcare Insurance covers event that are organized and hosted by PCCI. E.g. Member who remove sea spurge when walking on the beach will not be covered by insurance if it is not an organised event by PCCI such as a working bee. Centrelink volunteer program activity or arranged event.

Participants at our events must wear gloves and glasses and make sure they are wearing appropriate clothing to protect themselves; some people are more sensitive to the sap from sea spurge that other people.