This educator-focused webinar explores the urgent challenges facing our oceans: urban runoff and pollution, shifting ocean currents driven by climate change, and the cascading effects on fish populations, extreme weather, and vulnerable island and low-lying communities. Our oceans are crucial for our survival and our planet's health, and education is key to inspiring the next generation to continue protecting them. Featuring leading voices in teaching and learning about oceans and climate change, this rich conversation will share how hope and action are flourishing through education.   Panel members: Kal Glanznig - Co-Founder Blue Minds, Sutherland Shire Councillor and creator of the new doco ‘The Plastic Country’ Dr. Josh Cubillo - Associate Director, Murrup Barak from the University of Melbourne Meg Bailey - Science teacher and meteorologist from Templestowe College  Greg Fletcher - Senior Policy Officer, Waterway Health from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action Naomi - Native Fish Australia volunteer and student from Templestowe College Priya - Student Sustainability Captain from Templestowe College Facilitated by Hamish Curry, General Manager at Cool.org   Designed for Primary and Secondary educators, attendees will also receive a curated collection of teaching and learning resources from EEV and Cool.org. Whether you're landlocked or coastal, the waterways in your backyard connect to a vast global system, and the choices made in our cities and towns ripple all the way to the sea. Join us to walk away with the knowledge, inspiration, and ready-to-use resources to bring ocean literacy to life in your classroom. A Zoom link and reminder will be emailed to you in the days prior to the event. For those attending from ResourceSmart Schools in Victoria, this webinar will tick off Action: A2.2 - staff professional development (Water). In your Water module you will need to provide a comment about the event that includes the date, topic, presenter/s, and overview of the session. This webinar is presented by Cool.org and Environment Education Victoria. It will be delivered and recorded via Zoom Webinar. Participants won't be able to see or chat with other participants. Their faces will not be shown however their name will be mentioned during the question and answer times. We encourage attendees to ask questions during the session via using the Q&A window, or by using the hand raise function to speak verbally ✋.

“My Sustainability Vision” - Online Workshop for Educators 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 Verity McLucas from EEV.  Through guided reflection, you’ll create your own "Sustainability Vision" - a statement that brings clarity, confidence and direction to your teaching, and readiness to embed sustainability more meaningfully.  You'll leave with 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. Tickets: Early Bird: free if booking by 11:59pm Friday 7th August. EEV Members: $5.00 RSS Active Schools: $5.00 All others: $10.00 ✅ Certificate of participation provided ✅ ResourceSmart Schools: counts for Core module Action B 1.2 “Professional Development” Thursday 3rd SEPTEMBER 4:15-5:45pm Online - Zoom link will be sent the day prior. PLEASE NOTE:  For this session you will need to write notes in response to key questions. If using paper and pen, you'll need a couple of pieces of A4 sized paper (or equivalent). You will also be asked to share some of your responses, if you feel comfortable. Given the interactive and personal focus of this workshop, it will NOT be recorded. It's important that you arrive on time - the workshop is based around a sequence of questions that build your sustainability vision, so you need to be there from the start so you don't miss any questions. We will not be able to stop and go back to the start if you join late otherwise the workshop will run over time. 

🌿 Engaging Students in Threatened Species Day   Join us for a hands-on professional development session designed to help you bring Threatened Species Day to life in your classroom! 📚 Ready-to-go lessons — walk away with classroom-ready content you can use immediately, no extra prep required 🔍 Understand local species — help students learn about threatened species in their own area 🌱 Take action — discover practical, age-appropriate ways students can help protect them 🍰 Great Bake Off competition — get your class involved in this fun, creative fundraiser/activity 💡 More engagement ideas — explore other strategies and activities to spark excitement and inspire real advocacy   Come ready to leave with a toolkit of ideas your students will love! Book in a free ticket to register your interest, and we will send you a Zoom link closer to the date. Any questions, feel free to contact Graziella Carta at graziella@eev.vic.edu.au

🌏 From Hope to Action: Bringing Laudato Si’ to Life in Your School Catholic schools are uniquely placed to lead the way in caring for our common home and you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for a short and highly informative online session designed to support schools in turning Laudato Si’ into meaningful, practical action. Perfect for busy teachers, this session gets straight to the point with ideas you can use immediately. ✨ What’s included: Practical, ready-to-use actions to implement across your school 🌱 Who is this for? All Catholic schools especially those in Melbourne’s west  If you’re ready to move from hope to action, this session will give you the clarity, tools and support to get started without adding extra workload. 👉Online event on Thursday 21st May from 4-4.45pm  👉 Join us and walk away with practical ideas you can implement straight away. 👉Register for the event and we are looking forward to seeing you all there.

Ever wish you had half a day a week to work on ResourceSmart Schools? 🌱 Here’s the secret… If you build a team around you, you’ll have way more than half a day. And you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve together. So… how do you build a team in a busy school? ✨ Join Geoff Paine and Mel Hatty for an entertaining, practical, and fun-filled hour where you’ll: Learn evidence-based strategies to build a supportive sustainability team Discover how to bring school leaders and colleagues on board Explore ways to implement sustainability as a team (not on your own!) Plus: food, laughs, great conversations, and plenty of networking with like-minded educators. Who’s it for? Teachers and school staff from Victorian schools who want to make sustainability achievable, shared, and genuinely enjoyable.

New to teaching VCE Environmental Science in 2026? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re teaching the subject for the first time or returning after a break, this workshop is designed to set you up for success - and you can attend in-person or online!   What we'll cover: ✔️ Clear overview of the Study Design ✔️ Practical approaches for teaching Units 1–4 ✔️ Suggested teaching sequences ✔️ Hands-on investigations & activities 🔬 ✔️ Assessment ideas & SAC approaches ✔️ Recommended resources   Presented by: Jacinta Carter: highly experience VCE Environmental Science at Goulburn Valley Grammar School and has over 4 years expereince as a VCAA assessor for the VCE Environmental Science written exam.  Graziella Carta: is EEV's VCE and ResourceSmart Schools Program Manager who has experience in teaching Years 9 to 12 Environmetal Science, Science and STEM.    Bring along your ideas and planning to share, discuss and collaborate with colleagues in a supportive environment. EEV School Members will also be able to borrow equipment from the EEV Equipment Lending Library on the day. Venue and ticket information: If attending in-person, come to the Garden Room of the Heidelberg Scots Uniting Church (187 Burgundy St, Heidelberg). Early bird tickets must be purchased by 11PM on Sunday 8th March. You can pay by credit card, or EEV Members can request a PO as part of booking a ticket. Early Bird tickets - Purchase orders must be paid before 12 March, and all other tickets must be paid prior to the event, to secure your ticket. We will provide a light lunch, morning tea, plus drinks and nibbles all day, Limited onsite carparking available. Parking in surrounding streets is restricted. Heidelberg Train Station and bus stop are a 5 min walk. Please send any queries to: graziella@eev.vic.edu.au  

Entering your bills is essential for completing your modules and earning your stars. It also helps you identify opportunities to save money and see the real impact of your ResourceSmart actions. This practical online training will guide you through how to enter your utility bills in the ResourceSmart Schools online platform. Bring along recent electricity, gas, landfill and recycling bills. There will be time to log in, upload your data, explore examples, and learn how to read the reports generated by the system. We’ll also allow time for questions, discussion, and troubleshooting support. This session is a great opportunity for: ✔️ Office staff and interested parent volunteers to build confidence with the system ✔️ New schools learning the process for the first time ✔️ Schools looking for a helpful refresher.

✨ ResourceSmart Schools Workshop: SEMP & Curriculum Reviews 📍 Hosted by Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School Delivered by Environment Education Victoria Join us for an energising afternoon with fellow local ResourceSmart Schools as we explore SEMP writing (A1.4) and Curriculum Reviews (B1.1) to strengthen sustainability across your whole school. 🕒 3:00–3:45pm – School tour for local Principals and staff 🕓 4:00–5:00pm – SEMP & Curriculum Workshop (All are warmly welcome to stay for the workshop.) What to expect: 🌿 Connect and collaborate with nearby schools 📝 Practical, hands-on support to draft or refresh your SEMP 📘 Review your curriculum overviews or scope and sequences through a sustainability lens ☕ Light refreshments, great conversation, and plenty of inspiration Whether you're just getting started or refining your existing plans, this workshop will help you make meaningful progress and spark new ideas for your school community. Register below

Join us for a free coffee and cake, and chat about saving your school money and saving the environment🌱 We all know schools could use some additional budget - whether it's paying for more teaching hours, upgrading the photocopier, or putting in some shade for the playground. Business Managers and Administration staff are vital in the efficient running of schools, and you can play an important role by entering your school's utility bills into the online system.  It's a quick and easy step when you process the bills, that could save your school hundreds or thousands of dollars in utilities. The ResourceSmart Schools Program teaches school students about the environment, analyses the bills and identifies where there are likely savings.   Studies have shown that ResourceSmart Schools improves student wellbeing.  Happier, healthier students and staff is great for everyone.  The system produces clear graphs, and it's really satisfying to see your billing graphs trending down. EEV's Facilitators will provide training, printed guides, and ongoing support by phone or email. Put a pep into your step for the day, and come along to this delicious, friendly, quick and informative FREE event. 🥗 INCLUDED: delicious cake, pastries and coffee, network with your peers from local schools, and EEV's knowledgable facilitators, and a free copy of Eingana Magazine. 📍 Who’s it for? Business Managers, Bursars and Office Staff who want to help their school become more sustainable and save money.

The EEV networking sessions are an opportunity for teachers of VCE Environmental Science to informally meet online after school hours to share ideas and ask questions. You will receive an email with a Zoom link leading up to the scheduled 4pm -5pm meeting. Please direct any queries or suggestions for discussion to vce@eev.vic.edu.au Free attendance for EEV VCE Environmental Science members (Individual or Associate). If you are not a member you can pay with credit card or Purchase Order (please email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with your PO number and details) or become a member here. 

Join us for the Annual VCE Environmental Science Teachers Conference. We will be Networking, Learning and Collaborating at this in-person all-day event at La Trobe University's Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. Or join limited sessions online (morning only). You can buy tickets using a credit card or, for Purchase Orders, email publications@eev.vic.edu.au with your PO number and details of your order. Make sure to include any dietary requirements for in-person attendance. Please direct queries about the event to vce@eev.vic.edu.au

“My Sustainability Vision” — Online Workshop for Educators 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 with Verity McLucas (EEV).  Through guided reflection, you’ll create your own "Sustainability Vision" - a statement that brings clarity, confidence and direction to your teaching, and readiness to embed sustainability more meaningfully.  🌼 Registrations open now to ResourceSmart Schools and EEV members. 🌸 Registrations open to ALL others from 30 October. ✅ Certificate of participation provided ✅ ResourceSmart Schools: counts for Core module Action B 1.2 “Professional Development” 🎁 First 5 Western Metro ACTIVE ResourceSmart Schools registrants get a 12-month Cool+ subscription (valued at $144). Generously donated by our partners Cool.org [cool.org/get-cool]  Tuesday 25th November 4:00-5:15pm  Online - video link will be sent the day prior. PLEASE NOTE: for this session you will need to write notes in response to key questions. If using paper and pen, you'll need a couple of pieces of A4 paper (or equivalent). You will also be asked to share some of your responses, if you feel comfortable. Given the interactive and personal focus of this workshop, it will NOT be recorded.