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Vote by Nov 9th for GL to win $1000 to host a "Fix It! Community Repair Workshop"

We all know about Reduce, Reuse and Recycle but what about Repair? Often we simply don't have the time, skills or resources to fix broken household items. Gould League plans to host a Fix It! Community Workshop Day at their Sustainability Centre: a free, friendly get-together where skilled volunteers guide community members through repairing (or re-imagining) their broken items!

Please give your 10 votes for Gould League by Friday 9th November via: http://leaderlocalgrants.com.au/idea/fix-it-community-workshop-day

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Gould League to Continue Forest Education Programs at Toolangi

The Gould League has welcomed the decision by Victoria’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Hon Ryan Smith, that the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) instigate a new arrangement for the continued delivery of forest education services in the Toolangi area.

“Commencing in the final school term in 2012, the Gould League will be offering forest education services to Victorian schools” Mr Smith has announced.

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Marine Care Ricketts Point Extends Relationship with Gould League

Gould League and Marine Care Ricketts Point are pleased to announce that Gould League will now schedule and conduct all the education programs run at the Marine Education Centre within Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary!

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Gould League Supporting ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Consortia

To help Victorian schools actively build sustainability into the fabric of everyday school and community life, ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic now has consortia of service providers in each of the nine DEECD regions. Gould League is pleased to be a member of the Southern Metropolitan Region consortium, led by CERES.

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'Family Fun Day': Sunday October 14th, 2012

On Sunday, October 14th 2012, between 12pm and 3pm, we would like to invite local residents, family groups, teachers and previous Moorabbin High School students to visit Gould League. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to explore our gardens and centre exhibits for a ‘Family Fun Day’!

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'Like' Us on Facebook!
Teachers, students, members & supporters can now keep in the loop with Gould League's progress, programs, people, positive environmental actions and mini-beast pets by "liking" us on Facebook for a fun and easy way to stay updated.
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Students Futurescaping Schools: Fully Funded Program
Gould League has been fortunate to receive funding from Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to facilitate the "Students Futurescaping Schools" project (2012-2014) which will see five disadvantaged schools per year participating in this fully-funded program to increase the biodiversity within their school grounds.
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Vote for GL to win $1000 to host a
VOTE NOW! Simply 'Register' by providing your name, email and selecting your local paper, then VOTE for Gould League to win $1000 in order to host a "Family Fun Day". 3 minutes of your time = a whole day of fun for family and friends. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Vegecation Winter Wonderland: July 9th to 13th
Come and say 'hello' to our friendly educators and mini-beasts at Box Hill Centro these school holidays and learn about creating warm places in your garden this winter! Don't leave empty handed: make sure you pick up your free winter veg seedlings.
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Online Booking is a Breeze

Our online booking system is now tried and tested and is making booking a breeze for teachers, in addition to our new Operations Coordinator, Amy Stephenson, who is readily available on (03) 9555 5565.

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Win a Marine Program at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary & Education Centre in 2013

Together with Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc., Gould League is pleased to share with you an opportunity for primary and secondary schools to apply for a grant-funded marine education experience at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris for 2013 (normally valued at $725 +GST).

 

This opportunity is thanks to funding from the Victorian Environmental Protection Authority and Yarra Plume consortium, which is led by St Kilda Eco-Centre, to promote and educate the community about water quality issues in Port Phillip Bay.

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Summer Fun Galore with the Gould League

Gould League got out and about in January 2012 with a variety of  exciting holiday events.

  • Vegecation Summer at Centro Box Hill!
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    January 23 to Friday January 27, 2012
  • Biodiversity at the Briars, Mt Martha
    Monday January 9 and Wednesday January 11, 2012
  • Summer by the Sea at Ricketts Point, Beaumaris
    Sunday January 15 and Sunday January 22, 2012


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Book your Gould League Excursion or Outreach Today

Secure your preferred date for Term 3 and 4.  Remember: our Marine Programs are tide dependent so spaces are limited!

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Educating Future Generations with RACV and Landcare

Students from Noble Park English Language School, Keysborough Secondary College and Spring Parks Primary School have enjoyed action packed visits to the Gould League Environmental Sustainability Education Centre as part of the Educating Future Generations Project funded by the RACV in partnership with Landcare Australia.

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Reaping the Benefits of Multicultural School Gardening

Gould League’s award-winning Multicultural School Gardens program continues to reap social, educational and environmental benefits for disadvantaged Melbourne schools.

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Be first in line for new programs
The Gould League actively seeks funding to bring our proven programs to as many schools and communities as possible but places are limited - complete our short online Registration of Interest form to be first in line for new projects and to help us demonstrate just how many schools and community organisations are waiting to be part of these wonderful programs.
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Gould League featured in Education Age

Gould League has been featured in an Education Age article.
Read the full article here ...

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Early Childhood Professional Learning Services!
Gould League now offers Early Childhood Environmental Sustainability Professional Learning Workshops for your vocational or higher education organisation, council, cluster or centre today – contact programs@gould.org.au
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New schools join Multicultural School Gardening
Welcome to ten new schools participating in the next round of Gould League's award-winning Multicultural School Gardens program.
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Growing social and emotional literacy through Multicultural School Gardening

New research continues to confirm what the Gould League has experienced over many years - that social and emotional literacy can improve academic performance.

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Get Vegecated at Centro Box Hill!
Get some Vegecation these school holidays with the Gould League at Centro Box Hill. Gould League will be delivering FREE Spring Vegecation activities between October 3-7, 2011.
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Educating Future Generations with RACV & Landcare Australia

Staff at RACV's Noble Park office have voted the Gould League's Educating Future Generations as their preferred local environmental project to be funded by the RACV in partnership with Landcare Australia.

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Stunning Coffee Table Bird Books

New! Three beautiful bird-themed publications that will make a stunning addition to your coffee table collection, or a great gift - available now from our online shop for the special Gould League price of just $39.95 each (+p&h).

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Gould League Greening Frankston's Preschools

Frankston City Council has engaged the Gould League to get four year olds in 25 preschools excited about biodiversity and waste reduction through specially designed, fun-filled activity sessions.

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Shane Gould, environmental ambassador, joins a league of her own
Swimming legend Shane Gould has been named a Centennial Ambassador for the Gould League, Australia’s oldest environmental education organisation.
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Bringing environmental education to you
Stop the bus! We can now bring our popular pre-school and primary school environmental education programs directly to your classroom for all schools in metropolitan Melbourne starting right now in Term 2.
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Marine Programs Now Available All Year
Gould League’s popular half-day marine programs at the Rickett’s Point Marine Sanctuary in Beaumaris are now available all year round.
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