Over 25 community volunteers from the Dawoodi Bohra community of Adelaide teamed up with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) for World Clean Up Day at Magazine Creek Wetlands in Port Adelaide. The cleanup aimed to restore and protect this vital local habitat.
Part of the global “Turning the Tide Against Plastic Pollution” movement, the initiative highlights the importance of sustainability and waste reduction while fostering community engagement.
The Magazine Creek Wetlands provide a critical refuge for both local wildlife and migratory shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometres along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. Species such as the Red-necked Stint, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Red Knot, Eastern Curlew, Grey Plover, and Ruddy Turnstone rely on these wetlands for rest and feeding.
“Protecting Magazine Creek Wetlands is not just about maintaining a local green space,” said Jacqui Wilson from CVA.
“It is about safeguarding an internationally significant stopover for migratory birds and ensuring biodiversity is preserved for generations to come. We are grateful to the Dawoodi Bohra community for their active support and participation.”
Arwa Lighwala, representing the Adelaide Dawoodi Bohra community, said, “We are grateful to Conservation Volunteers Australia for their collaboration and look forward to working with them again.”
“Cleanliness is at the heart of our faith, and this is a great opportunity for us to give back to the city we call home.”
Eleven-year-old volunteer Sakina Adenwala added, “It felt amazing to be part of something so much bigger and meaningful.”
“Knowing that I’m helping make my city cleaner and healthier, even in a small way, fills me with pride.”
The event also aligns with the Dawoodi Bohra community’s global philanthropic initiative, ‘Project Rise’, which focuses on improving lives through healthcare, education, nutrition, and environmental care.
The Dawoodi Bohras are a Muslim community emphasising compassion, service, and environmental responsibility. With members in over 40 countries, they actively support local and global initiatives in education, health, and sustainability.
Conservation Volunteers Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation that partners with communities to protect and restore Australia’s natural environment through practical conservation projects.
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