Environmental Education Resource Library
Environmental Educators Newsletter
Fact Sheets
Regional Case Study Profiles
Local Resources
Local Council Resources
State Government Resources
Other Resource Databases
Climate Change Information
Project Management Resources
Sustainable Transport Resources
Sustainable Procurement Resources
Environmental Educators Newsletter
Fact Sheets
Regional Case Study Profiles
Local Resources
Author |
Title |
Notes |
| Hunter Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy |
Rural Residential Living Kit |
This Guide has been developed especially for those living on rural residential properties. It aims to bring together in one central location a range of useful information and resources to assist you to enjoy the rural lifestyle you have chosen and to achieve the personal goals you have set for your property. |
| Hunter Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy |
Urban Water Info |
Online resource to help council officers, developers and the community, better understand and implement water sensitive urban design technologies. |
Hunter Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy |
HCCREMS |
Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Strategy a variety of projects and subject areas. |
Tom Farrell Institute |
Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment |
An institute engaging the community and university with a variety of projects. |
Hunter Valley Research Foundation |
Hunter Valley Research Foundation |
A variety of publications and statistical information for the Hunter region relating to a variety of topics. |
Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority |
HCR CMA |
Resources and Reference guides with project information, toolkits, publications and educational programs from the region. |
| Hunter Waste Educators Group (HWEG) |
HWEG |
The Hunter Waste Education Group (HWEG) consists of local and state government waste or environmental educators from within the Hunter Region, NSW. HWEG members work together to identify, develop and foster regional partnership project opportunities for member organisations. |
| Together Today |
Together Today |
A not-for-profit co-operative board, represented by local business and industry working to create a platform for environmental education. |
Hunter Wetlands Centre |
Hunter Wetlands Centre |
An educational centre with information, fact sheets, and educational resources regarding wetland / biodiversity education. |
Local Councils Resources
Author |
Title |
Notes |
Cessnock City Council |
Sign up for Sustainability |
Modelled from UK research, the Sign Up For Sustainability program encourages public awareness of current and emerging environmental issues and subsequent participation in an educational program aimed at fostering sustainable living practices in the household. |
Cessnock City Council |
Sustainability Snapshots |
Sustainability Snapshots is a unique community project providing the general public with simple ideas and information on how we can reduce our impact on the environment, live more sustainably, and save money. |
Gosford City Council |
Green Living |
Resources to assist households to live more sustainably. |
Gosford City Council |
Plastic Bags Kick the Habit |
Resources to assist reduce plastic bag use including promotional brochure. |
Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council |
Little Green Steps |
Promotes environmental sustainability to preschools and early childhood centres. The program provides resources and tools to assist pre-school staff communicate environmental messages to children aged 3 to 5 years. |
Gosford City Council |
The Greenhouse Program |
The Greenhouse Program is an environmental education program designed for primary schools in the Gosford region. |
Gosford City Council |
Information and Fact Sheets |
Information and fact sheets for a wide range of environmental issues |
Great Lakes Council |
Towards a Sustainable Great Lakes Program |
“Towards a Sustainable Great Lakes” program is about creating a future for the region and ensuring it meets the needs of the current and next generations.
To achieve this, Council aims to identify and protect the community’s key values which reflect our lifestyle and cultural activities. |
Great Lakes Council |
Information and Fact Sheets |
3 fact sheets available for download including Gross Pollutant Traps, Stormwater Pollution and Constructed Wetlands, |
Great Lakes Council |
Compost and Worm Farm Information |
Waste education including a compost and worm farm booklet |
| Greater Taree City Council |
Indigenous Plants of Taree |
The booklet provides a useful, easy to read guide to assist the community in identifying and selecting appropriate indigenous plants for use in the garden, in landscaping and in bush regeneration. |
| Hunter Waste Educators Group |
At the Shops |
Sustainability Snapshots. Simple and sustainable steps you can take as a consumer to reduce your footprint. |
| Hunter Waste Educators Group |
In the Home |
Sustainability Snapshots. Simple steps to take at home to save money and the environment. |
| Hunter Waste Educators Group |
In the Yard |
Sustainability Snapshots. Simple steps to take in the yard to save water, energy and the environment. |
| Hunter Waste Educators Group |
On the Move |
Sustainability Snapshots. Information to help you choose more sustainable transport options. |
Lake Macquarie City Council |
Sustainable Living |
Includes a comprehensive sustainable living guide |
Lake Macquarie City Council |
GreenPower |
Information about GreenPower and how to make the switch |
Lake Macquarie City Council |
Adopt a SQUID |
A SQID (Stormwater Quality Improvement Device) helps to filter stormwater runoff, which can carry sediments and other pollutants into our waterways and lake. SQIDs work by collecting heavy sediments such as soil and litter from stormwater runoff as well as filtering harmful nutrients, before the water flows into the lake. |
Maitland City Council |
Waste Management Fact Sheet |
A Guide to drop-off recycling services and correct disposal options for non-wheelie bin wastes. |
Maitland City Council |
Save Energy in the home Brochure |
Hints tips and ideas on how to save energy in the home. |
Maitland City Council |
Save Energy at Home Brochure |
Hints tips and ideas on how to save energy at work. |
Muswellbrook Shire Council |
Environmental Information and Fact Sheets |
Information on handling and avoiding environmental issues. |
Newcastle City Council |
Sustainable Living |
Publications on worm farms, from the paddock to the plate, and a sustainable living guide |
Newcastle City Council |
Climate Cam |
Information for community, schools, business and Councils to monitor, manage and reduce emissions |
Wyong Shire Council |
Green Living Guide |
A comprehensive booklet on sustainable living |
Wyong Shire and Gosford City Council |
Climbing Little Green Steps |
A program to promote sustainability in preschools |
Wyong Shire and Gosford City Council |
Water education programs for children from pre-school age to high school. |
A series of programs for different school age groups |
State Government Resources
Author |
Title |
Notes |
Department of Environment and Climate Change |
It’s a Living Thing Resource Centre |
Visit the Resource Centre for a large variety of environmental education resources |
NSW Government Water for Life |
Water For Life |
Includes information on developing a water education program with a variety of resources including case studies, tools tips, support, events & networking and research. |
Victorian Government Sustainability |
Resource Smart |
Information for households, educators, business and governments. Many resources covering a broad over view on sustainability issues |
Government of South Australia Dept of Premier and Cabinet |
Sustainable Living Choices South Australia |
Information for households with focus on food, energy, water, the garden, transport and climate change View the publications section for environmental education resources |
Queensland Government |
Climate Smart |
Information, calculators and programs for community, households, business and transport. |
Other Resource Databases
Author |
Title |
Notes |
Hunter Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy |
Urban Water Info |
A resource database with information available for urban water, with case studies, educational materials and capacity building. Topic areas include catchment, planning, engineering, ecology, organisation and community. |
Local Government and Shire Association of NSW |
USSA Resource Database |
This section of the USSA website aims to assist in the identification and promotion of sustainability resources relevant to NSW councils. |
Australian Local Government Association |
ALGA Environment |
Environment policy and research area providing information on national policies and programs, resources and case studies that are relevant to local government across Australia |
Department Environment Water Heritage and the Arts |
DWEHA Publications Page |
Publications, brochures, posters and other resources available to order |
Department Environment Water Heritage and the Arts |
Caring for Country Publications Page |
Various publications including agreements, annual reports, books, brochures, case studies, fact sheets, guidelines, legislation etc. |
The Watershed |
The Watershed |
The watershed is a environment centre with Sydney and Marrickville Councils. Includes information sheets, programs, educators resources, workshop templates. and many other resources |
Australian Conservation Foundation |
ACF online |
A not-for-profit organisation with resources available for climate change education, marine, corporate education, forests, river and water. |
Nature Conservation Council of NSW |
NCC of NSW |
A not-for-profit organisation with information and programs across a wide area of topics |
Swinburne University of Technology |
Swinburne University |
National Centre for Sustainability Resource Database |
Total Environment Centre |
Total Environment Centre |
A not-for-profit organisation with resources, advocacy and information about the environment. |
| Water for Life |
Water for Life |
This Hub is designed as a ‘one-stop-shop’ on everything to do with water education for the community. It will be regularly updated and contains a range of useful tools, resources, events and professional learning opportunities. |
Teach Sustainability |
Teach Sustainability |
A resource database for teachers and educators, participants are encourage to contribute and upload resources |
Climate Change
Author |
Title |
Notes |
Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Strategy Climate Change Presentation |
HCCREMS Community Education |
A community climate change presentation and resource for educators to deliver to community or school audiences. |
Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Strategy Climate Change Projects |
HCCREMS Climate Change Project |
The project aims to raise awareness amongst the community, industries and councils of the impacts of climate change by providing them with regional and sub regional climate change scenarios at a scale that can accurately inform local adaptation planning by these groups. |
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives |
ICELI Local Government Climate Road Map |
These short videos by ICLEI may be useful to play during presentations and workshops with council staff, community members or councillors. |
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change |
UNFCCC Database on Coping Strategies |
A resources database that includes climate hazard, impact or coping strategy for case studies on adaptation actions. Developed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. |
Newcastle City Council |
Newcastle Council Climate Cam |
ClimateCam for Councils provides practical information and strategies to show local governments how to save money, help the environment and engage the community by reducing energy and water consumption and resultant greenhouse gas emissions. |
Local Government and Shires Association |
LGSA Climate Change Action Pack |
The Pack aims to improve local councils' understanding of the impact of climate change on local government's area of responsibility and to assist local government to mitigate and adapt to climate change. |
Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change |
IPCC Presentations and Graphs |
Recent presentations, graphs and illustrations from the IPCC. |
Australian Antarctic Division |
Australian Antarctic Division |
Australia's Antarctic program. As a division of the DEWHAD site includes resources, photos, educational material and project updates |
Australian Government Department of Climate Change |
Aust Govt Climate Change |
Information for households, business and industries. Australian specific information on climate change, latest news, science and reports. |
NASA Images |
NASA Images |
A graphics and photos database of NASA images which can be used in climate change education programs (appropriately credited). |
Project Management Resources
Author |
Document Name |
Web Address |
Notes |
Department of Environment and Climate Change |
Making your local education program successful |
DECC Making your Local Education Program Successful |
A guide to assist local government and community organisations to make their project more successful |
Department of Environment and Climate Change |
What we need is a community education projects |
DECC What we need is a community education project |
Includes background, step by step guide, examples of community education projects. |
The Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability |
Various resources and reports |
ARIES Research Projects and Publications |
The Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability various resources and reports to help design a environmental education program |
Department of Environment and Climate Change |
Does your project make a difference |
DECC Does your project make a difference |
A project evaluation tool to help you design and develop your project evluation |
Community Builders |
How to write a case study |
Community Builders how to write a case study |
A guide on writing a case study with templates and outline. |
Victorian State Government |
Consultation and Engagement Resources |
Vic Govt Consultation Guidelines |
The consultation and engagement resource website aims to provide local governments with the information, tools and support to consult effectively. |
| Department of Climate Change and Water |
Who Cares About the Environment 2007 |
Who Cares About the Environment 2007 |
A follow up to research conducted in 2006. |
| Department of Climate Change and Water |
Who Cares About the Environment 2006 |
DECCW Who Cares About the Environment 2006 |
A series of fact sheets on water, air quality, climate change and energy, and regulation. |
Australian Bureau for Statistics
|
Bureau Centre for Environment and Energy Statistics |
ABS Information on the Environment and Energy |
Statistical information on environment and energy, includes info on consumption, attitudes and behaviour. |
Sustainable Transport
Author |
Title |
Year |
Notes |
Australian Bicycle Council |
Publications and Resources Page |
|
Various resources to assist in the promotion of cycling including resource packs, forecasting demand for bicycle facilities and a bikeability toolkit |
Australian Bureau of Statistics |
Environmental Attitudes and Transport |
2009 |
Statistics, facts and figures on the attitude and behaviour towards transport. |
Australian, State and Territory Governments |
TravelSmart Australia |
2006 |
A comprehensive guide in developing sustainable transport initiatives, both community and workplace programs. TravelSmart Australia is a joint initiative of Australian, State and Territory Governments. |
Bicycle Victoria |
Ride to Work Day |
Event planned 2009 |
An annual day to encourage staff to ride to work. Website includes promotional tools, safety info and other resources to implement the initiative in your work place event planned 14th of October 2009 |
Department of Water Heritage and the Arts |
Car Sharing; an overview |
2008 |
An overview of car sharing with investigations of programs overseas with the view for helping support local initiatives. |
| Department of Environment Climate Change and Water |
Let's Clear the Air |
2009 |
DECCW have just released a air quaility education kit that comprised of campaign ideas, promotional resources, flyers and posters. |
Hunter New England Population Health |
Building Liveable Communities in the Hunter Region |
2008 |
A resource that can assist the urban planning industry to incorporate
health and social outcomes in proposed developments. This resource also acts as a guide for local government and health
professionals interested in assessing the health and social outcomes of proposed development. |
London Department for Transport |
Sustainable Travel |
2009 |
A wealth of information and resources in developing a sustainable transport policy with staff workplace information, community and business information. |
NSW Department of Planning |
Planning Guidelines for Walking and Cycling |
|
These guidelines include information, concepts, case studies and illustrations designed to assist planners. |
Roads and Traffic Authority |
NSW Bicycle Guidelines |
2005 |
Guides to assist in developing cycleways. |
Roads and Traffic Authority |
Hunter and Regional Cycleways Map |
2008 |
A series of Hunter and other regional cycleway maps produced by the RTA |
Roads and Traffic Authority |
Handbook for Bicycle Riders |
2008 |
Includes safety information for riding bikes on NSW roads. |
Roads and Traffic Authority |
Guidelines How to Prepare and Bike Plan |
2002 |
The guide provides resources and a framework in assisting in preparing a local Council bike plan. |
RTA and Energy Smart |
Producing and using Transport Access Guides |
|
A guide to assist organisations and businesses to develop transport access guides to minimise emissions as a result of transport. |
SHOROC |
SHOROC Cycleways Mapping Project Final Report |
2005 |
Final project report to identify and track current cycleways within the SHOROC area to help identify potential future projects. |
Sustainable Procurement
Author |
Title |
Notes |
Australian Green Procurement |
Toolbox, Products Database and Events |
This website has been designed for procurement officers and technical professionals involved in the field of green procurement. |
Australian Procurement and Construction Councils |
Government Sustainable Procurement Framework |
government procurement framework to incorporate all three elements of sustainability into one document. This is a set of national principles to guide Australian State, Territory and Federal governments in implementing sustainable procurement. |
Capital Ambition (London) |
London's Improvement and Efficiency Partnership Sustainable Procurement |
A website with example policies, and strategies, training and toolkits to help implement sustainable procurement. |
Department of Environment Climate Change and Water |
A guide to office paper and sustainable purchasing / use of office products |
A series of guides to assist in purchasing office paper and products and information on sustainable use. |
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water |
NABERS Office Resource Library |
Various resources to assist to green your office including sustainable procurement and office paper information. |
Dept Water Heritage and the Arts |
Environmental Purchasing Checklist – Recycled Products |
This checklist suggests environmental criteria for use by Commonwealth departments and agencies when purchasing products that can be made from recycled materials |
Government of South Australia |
A report on sustainable consumption and production |
This report contains recommendations for Government and is also intended to help others think about sustainable living. |
| Hunter Councils |
Regional Procurement |
Regional Procurement Initiative®, a division of Hunter Councils Inc. has been established in response to a need for a collaborative approach to regional tendering and contracting. |
ICELI |
Procura Sustainable Procurement Campaign |
Procura+ is an initiative designed to help support public authorities in implementing Sustainable Procurement – and help promote their achievements. |
Local Government and Shires Association |
Sustainable Choice |
A sustainable procurement program for NSW local government. The Sustainable Choice program aims to increase the level of sustainable purchasing within the local government sector by supporting individual councils with information and skills sharing between councils on sustainable products and services. |
Queensland Government |
Sustainable Procurement in Qld Government |
Resources and policy information on Qld state government procurement. |
Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils |
Get It Green – Sustainable Procurement Policy |
A model sustainable procurement policy with key sustainability clauses to assist in tender assessment. |
Sustainable Procurement |
Environmentally and Socially Responsible Procurement Working Group |
Links, information and discussion forum on issues surrounding environmentally and socially responsible procurement. |
For more information on any of these projects please contact Juliana Collins Regional Sustainability Event and Education Coordinator julianac@huntercouncils.com.au or phone 02 4978 4025
This project has been assisted by the
New South Wales Government
through its Environmental Trust
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