Seeking our next Ambassador School

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

What does the Ambassador School receive?

  • A $2,000 grant to develop and implement their project including materials and equipment that may be needed
  • A Living Links Ambassador Schools sign to display

Timeline

  • February 2023 – Applications open
  • 27 March 2023 Applications close
  • April 2023 – Applications assessed, applicants notified of outcome
  • 24 April 2023 – Successful school commences project in Term 2
  • December 2023 – School presents 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

Please download the application form below and submit via email to samantha.bradley@melbournewater.com.au

Further information

For further information please contact the Living Links Coordinator, Samantha Bradley, at samantha.bradley@melbournewater.com.au.