Native Plant Subsidy

Subsidy overview

Native plants provide natural food sources and shelter for native animals, are waterwise, and can help cool your home naturally. To support the creation of waterwise gardens, the City of Cockburn offers native plant subsidies to both residents and schools. 
 

Resident Native Plant Subsidy 

Residents can purchase subsidised native seedlings in forestry tubes from local nursery Apace in the month of May. This initiative supports the City of Cockburn's Climate Change Strategy. 

Choosing Waterwise native plants not only beautifies your garden but also provides essential habitat for native animals and pollinators. These plants are adapted to Perth’s climate, requiring less water and maintenance, and they help naturally cool your home and garden. 

The subsidy is a fantastic opportunity for residents to contribute to a more sustainable and biodiverse local environment. 

Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be a resident of the City of Cockburn. 

• One subsidy is available per household, while stocks last. 

Subsidy Amount and Details 

• Residents of Cockburn can purchase up to 20 native plants for $3.00 each (50% off normal retail price) from Apace Nursery, located at 1 Johannah Street, North Fremantle. 

When and How to Apply 

• Apace retail hours are: Wednesday-Saturday, 8.30am-2pm (the subsidy scheme starts Thursday, 1 May). 

• To redeem this offer at Apace, please take proof of your residential address and photo ID. You will also be required to complete a registration form at checkout. 

• Stock is limited — get in quick before they run out.  
   

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  Schools and Early Years Centres Native Plant Subsidy 

The Schools Carnaby’s Native Plant Subsidy program aims to support schools and early years education settings in promoting biodiversity and habitat restoration through native plantings. The initiative aligns with the Keep Carnaby’s Flying Action Plan and the “Create a Carnaby’s Café” concept, encouraging students to participate in conservation efforts for Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos. 

Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be a school or early years centre located within the City of Cockburn. 

Subsidy Amount and Details 

• Schools receive a selection of 40 native plants suited to support Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo.  

• Educational Resources to support learning about Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos.  

• Students can engage in hands-on planting and care of native species, with optional assistance from a City Officer. 

Plant Pack Includes: 

• Dwarf Banksias: Banksia attenuata, Banksia menziesii, Banksia prionotes, Banksia sessilis. 

• Hakeas: Hakea trifurcata, Hakea undulata, Hakea lissocarpha. 

• Eucalypts: Corymbia calophylla, Eucalyptus marginata, Eucalyptus todtiana. 

Limitations 

• Plant packs must be collected from City of Cockburn Operations Centre Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Thursday 1 May- Friday 30 May. 

• Hands-on activity available exclusively in Term 2. 

• Plant species are selected at random. With an approximate mix of 35 Banksia & Hakea to five Eucalypts.  

When and How to Apply 

Please complete the online registration form before Friday 11 April date.  
 

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More information and contact

Please the contact Sustainability and Climate Change team on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]