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. VAEE CONFERENCE 2008 *Riding the Sustainable Green Wave* Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August, Royal Botanic Gardens BOOK NOW Early Bid Prize Draw – Delegates who register before July 22 go into the draw to have their registration fully refunded (including the conference dinner). So book now. CALL FOR EXHIBITORS Exhibit your products and activities at the premier conference for Sustainability Education in Victoria . For STALL BOOKING DETAILS look up the Exhibitor Application Form. CALL FOR SPEAKERS / PRESENTERS / FACILITATORS This is a call for the many people out there amongst our members who would like to share their ideas or tells us about the projects that they are involved with in ‘ empowering social action for climate change'. This is your opportunity to be a leader at the conference not just a participant. Interested? – Please complete the following table. For more information call VAEE on 9349 1806 or Email vaee@vaee.vic.edu.au. Conference Exhibitor Application Form ENVIRONMENTAL and SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2008 Every year since 1985, the Victorian Association for Environmental Education (VAEE) has awarded the Victorian Environmental and Sustainability Educator of the Year Award . The award is presented to an individual who has made an exemplary contribution to the field of environmental and sustainability education within Victoria . It provides an opportunity for us all to celebrate an individual who has made a special contribution. MORE July 2008 Enviro Events Please download now the July 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. Over the next few months VAEE will host day-length Guide Beside workshops, based on the outcomes of four years of consultation and collaborative work with sustainability educators, facilitators and trainers across Victoria and Australia. Thur 17th July: Strategic Planning & Program Management Tues 29th July: Evaluating Programs & Fostering Evolution Wed 13th Aug: Building Partnerships & Program Support All workshops will be held from 9.15 am to 5.00 pm at the Statewide Resource Centre, Palmerston St , Carlton (Melways 2B-A4) Find out more about our NEXT WORKSHOPS HERE. If you want to know more, or want to register your interest, contact Bernadette Thomas at VAEE on 9349 1806 or bthomas@vaee.vic.edu.au or fill in and email to VAEE the registration form. Book Now – places limited.

Eingana Eingana, Volume 31, No. 1 will be published July 2008 Click here for the last issue of Eingana VCE Environmental Science : Meet the Examiner and SAC's Sharing Evening Date: Wednesday, 30 th July 2008, 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm Venue: Statewide Resource Centre, 150 Palmerston Street , Carlton More Information and a booking form you will find HERE Upcoming 2008 VAEE events 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. _________________________ Last updated July 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 __________________________


	Home - News - Projects - About Us - Support VAEE - Events - Resources & Publications - Enviro Careers - Contact Us

VAEE CONFERENCE 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL and SUSTAINABILITY

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2008

July 2008 Enviro Events

Eingana