What is the Living Links Ambassador Schools Program?

Each year, Living Links supports one primary or secondary school located within the Dandenong Creek Catchment to undertake a project, excursion or incursion relating to the Living Links program vision of “A connected network of thriving natural spaces where people are engaged with nature”.  

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:

• Relevant environmental excursion or incursion
• Revegetation and habitat enhancement
• Urban Ecology
• Litter
• Gardens for Wildlife
• Bus costs for excursion
• Urban Greening
• Connecting people to nature
• Water Quality
• Community engagement
• Recreation
• Waterway health

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 excursion or incursion
• Mentor support from the Living Links Committee
• A Living Links Ambassador Schools sign to display

Timeline

• December 15th 2025 – Applications open
• March 31^st 2026 – Applications close
• April 20^th 2026 – Applications assessed, applicants notified of outcome
• November 27^th 2026 – Successful school completes activity by end of Term 4
• December 1st 2026 – School presents learnings to Living Links Committee and is awarded Living Links Ambassador School Certificate

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

Submit your application through the Ambassador School Program 2026 – Application Form by March 31st 2026.

A list of Environmental Education Programs available in the Dandenong Creek Catchment is listed here.

Further information

For further information please contact the Living Links Coordinator, Samantha Bradley, at samantha.bradley@melbournewater.com.au or Ph: 0457 953 005