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Smart Strata: Sustainability Capacity-Building Program
Empowering apartment communities to plan and deliver sustainability upgrades
Smart Strata is a 10-month workshop series designed for strata residents, committee members and building champions who want to move from interest to action on sustainability upgrades in apartment buildings in 2026.
The program combines expert-led workshops, practical case studies and peer-to-peer learning to build confidence, reduce complexity and support real on-the-ground outcomes.
What the Program Covers
Participants gain practical guidance on:
- Solar and battery systems for strata
- EV charging infrastructure and governance
- Strata law and decision-making for upgrades
- Budgeting, capital works planning and futureproofing
- Building effective executive committees and engaged communities
- Transitioning to all-electric apartment buildings
How the Program Works
- 6 expert-led in-person workshops
- 1 in-person networking event
- Ongoing peer support via a moderated WhatsApp group
- Local case studies, real-world examples and clear next steps
- Pathways to Council programs, rebates and external funding
Participants are encouraged to attend at least 5 of 7 sessions across the year to support continuity and shared learning.
Who Should Attend
- Apartment owners and residents
- Executive committee members
- Strata champions and sustainability advocates
- Anyone interested in planning upgrades in their building
No technical background required.
Upcoming Smart Strata Events
- Powering the Future: Implementing EV Charging in Strata Communities – 30 March, 6:30–8:30pm
- Strata Law Made Simple for Sustainability Projects – 30 April, 6:30–8:30pm
- The Secret to Strata Superpowers: Solar + Batteries Revealed – 25 May, 6:30–8:30pm
- Budgeting & Futureproofing – 28 July, 6:30–8:30pm
- Executive Committees & Community Building – 27 August, 6:30–8:30pm
- All Electric Apartments – 24 September, 6:30–8:30pm
- Networking Event & End of Year Celebration – 10 November, 6:30–9:00pm