Victorian Association for Environmental Education

Sustainability Victoria, ResourceSmart Schools

Australians are among the most resource hungry consumers in the world. And Victorians are among the world's highest per capita waste generators.

At the same time, our greenhouse gas emissions and waste levels are continuing to increase with our growing economy and population.

ResourceSmart offers solutions to steer us towards a low carbon future and zero waste. In 2008 Sustainability Victoria (SV) will focus on coordinating, supporting and expanding the delivery of Education for Sustainability (EfS) in Victorian schools under the banner of ResourceSmart.

Some program details are still in the works as this new era in EfS for Victorian schools develops (and some of the changes may not affect you for some time), however, SV is working with project partners to deliver a range of professional develoment programs and education resources to achieve ResouceSmart schools!

For an update of RSS click HERE

We look forward to helping all Victorian schools become ResourceSmart and significantly reduce their impacts on climate change

For further information email: schools@sustainability.vic.gov.au

2008 Premier's Sustainability Awards

The 2008 Premier's Sustainability Awards are open. The Awards are hosted by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Premier of Victoria and are Victoria's leading sustainability awards. Two free information sessions on how to put together compelling submissions are being facilitated by the Banksia Environmental Foundation, who are once again managing the entry and judging process of the Awards. Tips will include:

• How to put together a submission that best showcases your project
• Identifying the unique selling proposition - what sets your submissions apart from the rest?
• Measurable outcomes
• The 'X factor'
• Important areas to cover in your submission

The Victorian Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) was formed in 1982 and is a not-for-profit, membership based organisation that provides leadership and a voice for the environmental education for sustainability sector within Victoria. MORE Meet our Council HERE Get Connected...with VAEE's group email networks for all educators. May 2008 Enviro Events Please download now the May 2008 edition of " EnviroEvents ", the newsletter from the Victorian Association for Environmental Education. It provides an informative overview of the activities of VAEE and all persons and organisations who share our missions and goals. Do you have some news for EnviroEvents ? Contributions are always welcome, please mail to shuth@vaee.vic.edu.au.					VAEE's Interactive Professional Development Program for facilitators and leaders of environmental sustainability. Guide Beside workshops, forums and website assist you to bring transformative and collaborative approaches into your practice. Click HERE to go to A Reader for The Guide Beside: Summary Outcomes of Professional Development for Sustainability Educators Project Stages 1 & 2.

News VAEE After the appointment of a new Executive Officer, Bernadette Thomas , two more new staff members started in April: Gary Shadforth as *Education and Events Officer* and Sabine Huth as *Publications and Marketing Officer* . Bridgid Soames , the acting Publications Officer has been appointed as *Project Officer for AuSSI Vic and Communities of Practice* . Marisa Liu is remaining as *Finance Officer* . The VAEE - Team wants to thank Ian Jenkin for his work as Executive and Education Officer for the past 12 months. We are all looking forward to contributing to the great work being done by the VAEE and to maintaining and extending our strong voice in environmental education and EfS. We wish you a successful, fun filled term and please contact us for any educational advice and assistance to promote your educational events. VAEE Team Eingana Eingana, Volume 31, No. 1 will be published June 2008 Click here for the last issue of Eingana Upcoming 2008 VAEE events click HERE AuSSI Vic Facilitator training workshops click HERE ____________________________ AuSSI, Vic - Next steps The VAEE, in partnership with CERES Environment Park, The National Centre for Sustainability Swinburne and La Trobe University, have been appointed to develop training resources for the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria (AuSSI, Vic). These resources will enable environmental sustainability educators and teachers to facilitate AuSSI, Vic in both primary and secondary schools across the state. For information on the project CLICK HERE. National Action Plan The Australian Government has begun the process of developing a National Action Plan for Education for Sustainable Development (NAP ESD). The objective of the plan is to contribute to the achievement of a more sustainable Australia through community education and learning. For more information on the process and how to get involved, CLICK HERE _________________________ Last updated May 2008
					Sustainability Victoria, ResourceSmart Schools Australians are among the most resource hungry consumers in the world. And Victorians are among the world's highest per capita waste generators. At the same time, our greenhouse gas emissions and waste levels are continuing to increase with our growing economy and population. ResourceSmart offers solutions to steer us towards a low carbon future and zero waste. In 2008 Sustainability Victoria (SV) will focus on coordinating, supporting and expanding the delivery of Education for Sustainability (EfS) in Victorian schools under the banner of ResourceSmart. Some program details are still in the works as this new era in EfS for Victorian schools develops (and some of the changes may not affect you for some time), however, SV is working with project partners to deliver a range of professional develoment programs and education resources to achieve ResouceSmart schools! For an update of RSS click HERE We look forward to helping all Victorian schools become ResourceSmart and significantly reduce their impacts on climate change For further information email: schools@sustainability.vic.gov.au 2008 Premier's Sustainability Awards The 2008 Premier's Sustainability Awards are open. The Awards are hosted by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Premier of Victoria and are Victoria's leading sustainability awards. Two free information sessions on how to put together compelling submissions are being facilitated by the Banksia Environmental Foundation, who are once again managing the entry and judging process of the Awards. Tips will include: • How to put together a submission that best showcases your project • Identifying the unique selling proposition - what sets your submissions apart from the rest? • Measurable outcomes • The 'X factor' • Important areas to cover in your submission Register now by going to www.sustainability.vic.gov.au __________________________


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