Education Resources

A wealth of information available from Land & Water Australia

Whether you are a student, teacher, or just looking for some further information, you are sure to find something that will interest you here.

Spotlight ...

Some resources that may interest you.

Young Australian Rural Network

Learn more about development oppurtunities for young rural leaders availible from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's program.

Visit the Young Australian Rural Network website » http://www.yarn.gov.au

Community Fellows

Read about people who work within the natural resource management field to share their extraordinary actions.

Community Fellows »

Finding answers

Do you have a questions? Check out our hints for 'finding answers'.

Finding answers »

Resources for teachers and students

Land & Water Australia has a number of resources specifically designed for school teachers and students:

TV programs

Check out ABC Online's web site
Salinity: Australia's Silent Flood.
It tells you about the four part documentary series.
Was shown on ABC television in December 2002.
It has lots of information about salinity and some resources you can use to do your own research.

Salinity: Australia's Silent Flood »

Innovations Awards for Young People

Are you aged 18 - 35 and studying in one of Australia's rural industries? Then you might be eligible to apply for the DAFF Science and Innovation awards for Young People

Research

Do you have a project on land or water? You can browse our programs to find something on your topic, or search our catalogue of publications.

Research Programs »

Publications Catalogue »

Postgraduate/Research

Are you a tertiary student with a research project? Try searching AANRO or the our Publications Catalogue to see if we have research relevant to you.

LWA provides scholarships to post graduate students »

Check what projects students are currently working on »

Education Related Funding

To complement our research portfolio, we set aside a modest amount of funding to support education and training activities. We fund a number of post-graduate research scholarships each year as well as a range of fellowships designed to share knowledge and learning.

Apply for Funding »

Catchment story

Classroom fun! Get the whole class building the story and adapt for you catchment. Learn about pollution, landuse, catchment management. Recommended for years 5-8, however it can be adapted to any age group.

Catchment Story »

River ramblers

Build your own river with 'River Ramblers'!

River Ramblers »