Native Plant Giveaway

1. Submit your Expression of Interest application by clicking the link that will appear on this page during the opening period from Tuesday 3 March - Tuesday 17 March 2026. Please read the Terms and Conditions when submitting your application and note that preference will be given to new participants.

2. If you are successful, you will receive a confirmation email. Please note this email can take up to eight weeks to be sent as we sort applications and re-allocate any uncollected plants to new participants. 

3. If successful, collect your plants according to the details provided in the confirmation email. Note that uncollected plants will be re-allocated unless alternative arrangements have been made with the City.

4. Plant your new plants according to our Native Plant Giveaway 2026 Guide and the other resources provided with your plants.

5. Complete our feedback form to help inform future waterwise greening initiatives.

Eligibility:
This program is open to all residents within the boundaries of the City of Joondalup local government area with a garden, verge, courtyard or suitable balcony.

Businesses, schools and early learning centers are not eligible for this program. 

 
Terms and Conditions:
Please read carefully

• Participants must be a residential property owner or occupier within the boundaries of the City of Joondalup (City). Proof of this must be shown if requested (for example a rates notice or drivers’ licence).
• The information that participants provide will be used by the City for the purpose of conducting this program. By participating, you consent to the use of your contact details and personal information for the purposes described in the Terms and Conditions of this program. The City engages third party contract service providers for the collection and processing of the information and data of participants, and ensures this information and data will be collected, processed, used and protected in accordance with the applicable data security and privacy laws. The City will not share any personal information collected with any other third parties for any reason.
• Participating in this program is at no cost and is free.
• An online Expression of Interest application to participate in the program must be submitted to the City within the Expression of Interest application period.
• The Expression of Interest application period starts on Tuesday 3 March 2026, 9am and closes on Tuesday 17 March 2026, 5pm.
• The City will select successful applicants randomly from the total number of applications, however priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received native plants from the City through the Waterwise Verge Rebate Program in 2022/23 or a previous Native Plant Giveaway.
• If the Expression of Interest to participate in the Native Plant Giveaway is successful, the participant will receive a confirmation email from the City with collection details. It is the responsibility of the participant to collect their plants within the specified timeframe.
• The City’s decisions regarding eligibility, selection and distribution are final and are not subject to review or appeal.
• Failure of a participant to collect their plants during the time and days allocated will result in the reallocation of their plant pack. The City will not be liable to any participant who cannot collect their plant pack.  
• The City accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or claim arising out of participation in the program or the use of plants supplied, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.
• A maximum amount of five free plants per residential allotment applies. 
• Equal amounts of each plant species will be available until stocks run out. 
• Plant pack and habitat tree species included in the Native Plant Giveaway Guide 2026 are dependent on nursery availability and are subject to change.
• Participants may only collect a maximum of five plants per eligible residential property during the allocated collection timeframe. Multiple property ownership will be honored if this is arranged and documented in writing with the City prior to your selected plant giveaway Event. 
• A total of 10,000 plants will be available as part of the Program.
• This program will operate only within the designated collection period or until all plants have been collected, whichever occurs first.
• Each plant pack is not transferrable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash by the participant. 
• Once collected, the City takes no responsibility for the plant pack being damaged, lost or stolen.
• Residents participating in the program commit to:
  • Collecting their plants within their selected timeslot.
  • Read the City’s Native Plant Giveaway 2026 Program Guide and FAQs.
  • Use water efficiently in their garden.
  • Plant and care for any new plants they receive in accordance with the City’s Native Plant Giveaway 2026 Program Guide.
  • Keep cats  indoors or safely contained outdoors to prevent impacts to native animals (if applicable).
  • Consider providing a water source and other habitat elements for native animals in their garden.
  • Complete the post program evaluation survey.
• The City reserves the right to vary the terms of, or cancel, the program at any time without liability to any participant or other person, subject to applicable laws.
• If participation is via Facebook/Instagram or if the program is promoted on Facebook/Instagram or any other social media platforms, the program is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook or Instagram and each participant agrees to grant Facebook or Instagram (or any other social media platform) a complete release from any claims that they now have or may have in the future which relate to or are incidental to the program. Participants acknowledge and agree that: 
  • any information they provide in connection with the program is provided to the City and not to Facebook, Instagram or any other social network; and 
  • any questions, comments or complaints regarding the program will be directed to the City, not to Facebook, Instagram or any other social media platform.
• For questions or assistance with the Expression of Interest, please contact the City of Joondalup at enviro@joondalup.wa.gov.au or 9400 4000.
• Participants of the Native Plant Giveaway 2026 agree that they have read and acknowledge their acceptance of these terms and conditions.