Promoting environmental education in Western Australia
Environmental education seeks to develop an understanding of the relationships between the elements of the local environment, positive attitudes towards it and skills which will enable people to actively engage in promoting its wellbeing
Kaya Bulup, Ngala kaaditj Wadjuk Noongar moort keyan kaadak nidja boodja.
Hello Everyone, I would like to acknowledge the Wadjuk Noongar peoples as the original custodians of this land.
Welcome to AAEE WA Chapter (AAEEWA)
Over 40 years, the AAEEWA has worked with government and non-government organisations in the interests of quality environmental education. The WA Chapter is unique, involving a broad cross-section of environmental educators from diverse areas such as schools, government agencies, industry, universities, technical and further education centres, zoos, museums, parks and reserves, environmental education centres and community and conservation groups.
The AAEEWA meets monthly on the third Wednesday from 4.00 to 5.30pm via online and occasionally at the Canning River Eco Education Centre. This provides an opportunity to keep in touch about Environmental Education in WA and to plan for joint projects with a diverse range of people.
AAEEWA has a monthly E Bulletin called the Environmental Educators Network (EEN) that features events, training opportunities about environmental education in WA. If you would like to subscribe to the E Bulletin or you have an event to advertise then email een@aaeewa.org.au
WA Chapter Programs
LITTLE GREEN STEPS WA (LGSWA)
LGSWA is working with an extensive range of educational resources, networks and local communities towards giving children the confidence and skills to have a positive impact on their lives and environment. This includes childcare centres, preschools, family day care, kindergartens, after school care and long day care services for children aged 0-8 years. Linking to the National Quality Standard, Early Years Learning Framework and Australian Curriculum.
TURTLE WATCH
Turtle Watch is an AAEEWA project and includes a collaborative network of community partners and individuals who work to facilitate the conservation of snake-necked turtles. Turtle Watch also aims to assist in the collection of information, including educational materials, to enhance awareness of the biology and needs of the snake-necked turtle.
WASTE EDUCATION ReSOURCES
This project is a partnership between the WA Chapter and City of Cockburn, supported by the Waste Authority through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account. The waste education trailer was developed as a community resource for events, community days, festivals, schools, celebrations and shopping centres in the City of Cockburn. It includes static and dynamic educational resources, including waste and recycling games aimed to educate the community
about waste issues while still having fun.
WasteSorted Schools Program Southern Suburbs
The WA Chapter has secured a contract with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation for the provision of targeted educational strategies for avoidance and recovery of waste in the school context in the southern suburbs on behalf of the DWER for a period of three (3) years from 3 February 2025 to 2 February 2028. Schools will be supported to conduct audits of waste in schools and plan to reduce this over time. Teachers will receive professional support and opportunities to secure grants to assist in projects.
UPCOMING Events
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December
West Australian Sustainable Education Forum
West Australian Sustainable Educators Forum – Program 2025
This forum is an opportunity for those in community, schools, industry, tertiary institutes and government groups to share the work they are engaged with to educate and support sustainability practices.
We have a full program with 10 climate edcaution presentations that showcase topics in the sustainability education sector, so lots of opportunities to hear about projects, programs and research.
The focus for the afternoon session is Building Resilient Communities
Link to full WASEF2025 program and registration here
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As a member of AAEEWA I am empowered to take transformative, whole systems thinking action to facilitate sustainability at home, locally, nationally and internationally. AAEEWA brings me joy and hope for the future by being with like-minded, action-orientated, caring and understanding friends.
If you see local Snake Necked Turtles, or any wildlife in need, then here are the contact details for a Wetland Centre near you.
The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn
9417 8460
Canning River Eco
Education Centre
9461 7160
Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
9387 6079
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