These web sites are maintained by other organisations. They provide related information and resources which may be helpful.
Australian Agricultural Organisations agnet.com.au/orgs.html
This site provides an index of links to agricultural topics and organisations from alpaca through to weed science.
Australian Conservation Foundation www.acfonline.org.au/
The ACF library has information on a range of environmental topics including biodiversity, land degradation, water and sustainability.
Dairy Australia www.dairyaustralia.com.au/
A comprehensive collection of information relating to the Australian dairy industry, its markets and products.
Dairy Good www.dairy.com.au/
This site has a range of educational resources and information about the dairy industry in Australia.
Australian Dried Fruits Association www.adfa.asn.au/
The Association provides an information kit. Information suitable for primary and secondary students is also available on request.
Australian Wheat Board www.awb.com.au
The Board provides information for teachers and secondary school students.
Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies www.ceres.org.au/
CERES is an environmental park and city farm which offers programs, resource material and networking to other organisations.
Educational programs focus on alternative energy, environment and culture.
CSIRO www.csiro.au
The CSIRO site has information on agriculture, environment, manufacture, minerals and energy.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment www.nre.vic.gov.au/
The School Information Centre is able to provide information and material regarding agriculture, landcare, water catchment,
forestry and fisheries. Associated web-sites:
Recommended publications available from the DNRE bookshop include:
Catchment Education Resource Book (Suitable for all CSF levels)
Soil Magic. Landcare Activities for Middle Primary.
Our Land. Landcare Activities for Upper Primary.
Saltwatch Resource Book.
EcoRecycle Victoria www.ecorecycle.vic.gov.au/
EcoRecycle have funded a Waste Wise Schools Program (managed by the Gould League). It includes a resource kit, teacher professional
development and access to a schools network. Regional Education Officers are also being employed to support local communities in
the planning and implementation of waste and litter education strategies. Contact your local council. A series of EcoRecycle
Victoria information sheets are available which provide key information and action suggestions on reducing, reusing, recycling,
composting and wormeries.
Food Victoria www.food.vic.gov.au
Food Victoria provides information including 'Food Industry Policy' document.
Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria www.pa.ash.org.au/gtav/
The GTAV will provide information about organisations and groups as well as possible fieldwork sites.
Gould League of Victoria www.gould.edu.au/
The Gould League of Victoria has a variety of material relating to waste, worms, weeds, compost and
biodiversity.
Index to Local Government websites in Victoria
*Note: These sites are best viewed in a version 5 browser or higher
Intergarden-Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture www.ibiblio.org/london/
An advanced UK site with information,
discussion and links relating to permaculture
and the environment.
City West Water www.citywestwater.com.au/
Schools serviced by City West Water have
been sent a water education kit. Water,
Waste and Conservation manuals and
activity books are available from the
school library.
South East Water www.sewl.com.au/
South East Water have curriculum
materials and information sheets
available to schools
contains classroom
activities and background information.
Murray Valley Citrus Marketing Board www.mvcitrus.org.au/
Printed material is available on request or
through the internet.
Natural Resources Conservation League www.nrcl.org.au/
Books for purchase include topics of
horticulture, plant propagation and conservation.
Schools For a Sustainable Future www.sfsf.com.au
SFSF support practical ‘hands on’ environmental projects in schools
through inviting businesses, local government and the community to sponsor school
environmental projects. Its objective is to create community awareness and sustained
action on the problems of sustaining our planet.
Science Teachers' Association of Victoria www.stav.vic.edu.au/home
The association provides information
and advice regarding science education.
Sustainable Energy Victoria www.seav.vic.gov.au/
Sustainable Energy Victoria will supply fact sheets and an
energy file for primary and secondary levels.
A small charge is made for VCE booklets.
Victorian Association for Environmental Education www.enviroed-vic.org.au/
The VAEE provides contacts with
environmental education organisations.
