Environment Education Victoria -EEV

21/08/2026

🏆 There’s just over a week to go to get your nominations in for Environmental Educator of the Year!

**Deadline: 30th August**

The Victorian Environmental Educator of the Year Awards recognise EEV members making an exemplary contribution to environmental and sustainability education -celebrating leadership, achievements, and the vital work of educators across all settings, from early learning through to tertiary and community programs.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them before midnight Sunday 30th August. You can even nominate yourself! 🌱🙌

📝 Details and eligibility: www.eev.vic.edu.au/eev-awards-apply-now

⭐ Meet our previous winners: www.eev.vic.edu.au/eev-awards

EEV provides leadership and a voice for Environmental Education and Education for Sustainability

21/08/2026

‘My Sustainability Vision’ - Online Workshop for Educators - final one for the year!

Teach from the heart. Lead with purpose.

Sustainability education matters - and it’s even more powerful when it connects to your values and purpose. Discover your personal “why” for teaching sustainability in this deeply reflective workshop facilitated by Environment Education Victoria.

Through guided reflection, you’ll create your own ‘Sustainability Vision’ - a unique statement that grounds your practice and helps you embed sustainability more meaningfully every day, plus 5 steps you can take over the next 6-12 months that link directly to achieving your Sustainability Vision.

✅ Certificate of participation provided�✅ ResourceSmart Schools: counts for Core module Action B 1.2 “Professional Development”��Thursday 3rd SEPTEMBER�4:15-5:45pm�Online

👉 Book now, spots are limited: https://thq.fyi/se/7Y82pW

19/08/2026

🌊 Our oceans need us, and education is how we inspire the next generation to protect them.

Whether you’re landlocked or coastal, your local waterways connect to a vast global system. Join EEV and Cool.org for ‘Oceans and Waterways: Growing Blue Minds’ - a rich, hopeful conversation exploring urban runoff, shifting ocean currents, and the ripple effects on wildlife, weather and people.

🎙️ An incredible panel awaits...
✦ Kal Glanzig: Co-Founder of Blue Minds Youth Ocean Leadership (blueminds.org.au) & creator of new doco 'The Plastic Country' (theplasticcountry.com)
✦ Dr Josh Cubillo: Larrakia, Wadjigan and Central Arrernte man, and Associate Director, Murrup Barak, University of Melbourne
✦ Meg Bailey: Science teacher & meteorologist, Templestowe College
✦ Greg Fletcher: Senior Policy Officer, Waterway Health, DEECA
✦ Naomi & Priya: Student voices from Templestowe College
✦ Facilitated by Hamish Curry, General Manager at Cool.org

📅 Wednesday 9 September | 4:00–5:00pm AEST | On Zoom
👉 Registration: https://thq.fyi/se/e-gjaeI

Walk away with knowledge, inspiration, and ready-to-use classroom resources to bring ocean literacy into your classroom!

🏫 ResourceSmart Schools attendees: this ticks off Action A2.2 - Staff Professional Development (Water).

13/08/2026

🏡 Bring sustainable design to life in your classroom!

Our Sustainable Housing Kit from STELR helps students explore the thermal properties of matter by designing their own energy-passive home. Hands-on and curriculum-linked, the kit lets students investigate different materials, how heat is transferred, states of matter, and why design matters for sustainability.

Easy step-by-step guidance is included - no prep headaches!

💰 These kits are a big investment for schools, so why not borrow ours for free instead?

Get in touch to find out more and borrow yours today 👇
https://www.eev.vic.edu.au/equipment-lending-library-copy

12/08/2026

Pull up a beanbag, grab a warm drink, and join Platypus Alliance - Bacchus Marsh for a platypus night in!

Enjoy a beautiful short animation, a talk on platypuses and how you can help protect them in your local area, plus a live Q&A.

Relevant to anyone living near rivers and creeks across Australia's eastern states - the tips shared will also help protect turtles, fish, birds and other local wildlife, and keep our waterways beautiful for all beings to enjoy.

📅 This Friday 14th August
🕖 7–8pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Register to get your Zoom link: https://events.humanitix.com/platypus-animation-launch-2026

Image: Bacchus March Platypus Alliance

05/08/2026

⏳ Spots are filling for "My Sustainability Vision" workshop!

*All schools welcome* 🏫 🤗

Teach from the heart. Lead with purpose.

This online workshop is for educators ready to reconnect with their "why" and embed sustainability more meaningfully into their practice. Walk away with your own personal sustainability vision statement and 5 concrete steps to make it real.

Here's a snapshot from previous participants:

💬 "I found this to be of great value and to have the space and time to think about my personal sustainability vision. Very worthwhile, thanks."

💬 "It helped me organise my way ahead and listening to others' ideas was also great!"

💬 "I really enjoyed this session, it was fantastic to listen to and share these thoughts, ideas and practices - thanks!"

📅 Thursday 12th September
🕓 4:15–5:45pm online (Zoom)
🎟 Tickets from just $5
📜 Certificate of participation included

👉 Book now, spots are limited: https://thq.fyi/se/7Y82pWU

🗓️ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM

30/07/2026

🙌 We recently attended a fantastic Beyond Net Zero Term 3 Network Meeting hosted by Camberwell Girls Grammar School. These events are for sharing ideas and strategies for climate action in education and are co-facilitated by us and our friends at Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning. 🌱 🌏

Attendees heard from Bill Verhagen (Precious Plastic Melbourne) on circular economy initiatives ♻, and Professor Alan Reid (Monash Uni) on pathways to net zero schools 📉.

A highlight was seeing CGGS students showcase their Precious Plastics equipment, turning community bottle caps into new products and art! 💡🖌🎨

Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/p/gvSuZ-S4

Images by: Camberwell Girls Grammar and EASL

20/07/2026

🌿✨ What a day out! EEV staff Graziella, Steph and Verity swapped their desks for the great outdoors last week, exploring the beautifully refurbished Serendip Sanctuary with the team at Parks Victoria.

With their stunning new sensory garden to engaging school excursions for Primary and Secondary, along with their brand new education centre, this hidden gem is is re-opening to schools in October this year. 🦋🌸

We're looking forward to working with them to bring our RSS and EEV member schools more valuable education opportunities!

👉 www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/serendip-sanctuary

18/07/2026

🏆 **Nomination Deadline Extended to Sunday 30th August!**

The Victorian Environmental Educator of the Year Awards recognise EEV members making an exemplary contribution to environmental and sustainability education -celebrating leadership, achievements, and the vital work of educators across all settings, from early learning through to tertiary and community programs.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them before midnight Sunday 30th August. You can even nominate yourself!

📋 Details and eligibility: www.eev.vic.edu.au/eev-awards-apply-now
🌟 Meet our previous winners: www.eev.vic.edu.au/eev-awards

17/07/2026

EEV attended the premiere of "The Plastic Country" this week at HOYTS Melbourne Central, and what a film! 🤩👏

This investigative documentary by Kal Glanznig tackles Australia's plastic pollution crisis (we're the 2nd highest producers of plastic per person worldwide) while showing how we can push for mandatory plastic regulations. Kal has made it available for community screenings - perfect for a school sustainability event! 👇 www.theplasticcountry.com

Congratulations to Kal on this very important film. If we want real change on plastic pollution, we need to tell our leaders in Victoria and Canberra - you can sign the letter on the film's website now. ♻🌱

***Exciting news***
Kal will be a panel member on our upcoming water education webinar with Cool.org, Wednesday 9th September 2026, 4-5pm. Save the date - booking link coming in a few weeks! 🐬🌊