Each year, Living Links supports one primary or secondary school located within the Dandenong Creek catchment to undertake a project relating to the Living Links program vision of “Creating a web of green spaces where people and nature connect”.
The objectives of the Living Links Ambassador School Program are:
- Create long-lasting connections of students to the importance of urban environments
- Allow students to explore local environmental issues affecting their school and local community
- Promoting innovative learning that fosters environmental stewardship
- Promoting an awareness of the Living Links Program
Examples of projects may include:
- Revegetation and habitat enhancement
- Urban Ecology
- Litter
- Urban Greening
- Connecting people to nature
- Water Quality
- Community engagement
- Recreation
- Waterway health
- Environmental Education Incursions or Excursions
What does the Ambassador School receive?
- A $2,000 grant to develop and implement their project including materials and equipment that may be needed
- OR $2000 for a relevant Environmental Education Incursion or Excursion
- A Living Links Ambassador Schools sign to display
Timeline
- August 2024 – Applications open
- 30 September 2024 – Applications close
- October 2024 – Applications assessed, applicants notified of outcome start of Term 3
- October 2024 – Successful school completes activity by end of Term 4
- December 2024 – School presents learnings to Living Links Committee and is awarded Living Links Ambassador School sign
Eligibility
The Living Links Ambassador Schools program is open to primary or secondary schools within the Dandenong Creek catchment. Please see our map to check whether you are within the catchment.
Application form & List of Environmental Education Programs
Please download the application form below and the list of Environmental Education Programs available in the Dandenong Creek Catchment.
Submit Application via email to samantha.bradley@melbournewater.com.au by September 30th 2024.
Further information
For further information please contact the Living Links Coordinator, Samantha Bradley, at samantha.bradley@melbournewater.com.au.
