Schools & Early Learning Centres
Toolkit Resources
Practical tools and essential resources to help your School or Early Learning Centre take action to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
Schools & Early Learning Communities
Our Company Schools, Diocesan School and Early Learning Communities (ELC’s) all have a unique role in our Diocese. Schools and ELC’s are very conscious of sustainability and climate related issues and there are some positive actions already occurring that will create better outcomes for all children and young people to conserve the environment and enable the planet to flourish for future generations.
Through our school networks there are significant opportunities to influence climate action across the community.
Schools and ELC’s are encouraged to collaborate, share experiences and resources and monitor progress towards Net Zero in 2040. Capturing the voice of our young people in our Diocese is important as they are our future.
PRIORITY AREAS
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Communicate Care of Creation
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Lambeth Conference
General Synod Statement
Preaching / Liturgical & Prayer Resources
Bible Studies
Books
- Making a World of Difference by Dave Bookless
- Saying Yes to Life written by Ruth Valerio
- Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World written by Katharine Hayhoe
- All Things New written by Ruth Valerio
- Earthkeeping and Character: Exploring a Christian
- Ecological Virtue Ethic by written Steven Bouma-Prediger
- Salvation Means Creation Healed written by Howard A. Snyder with Joel Scandrett
- A Christian’s Guide to Planet Earth: Why It Matters and How to Care For It written by Betsy Painter
Advocacy
Climate Research
You Tubes / Videos / Podcasts
Assess & Analyse
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Carbon Emissions Calculators
There are many online carbon emissions calculators. Be aware that many of these online calculators are linked to their own offsetting programs which you are not obliged to use.
We recommend the following Australian ones, which are easy to use:
The Carbon Positive calculator
Calculate Your Carbon Emissions | Carbon Positive Australia
Carbon Neutral – Carbon Calculator
Online Carbon Calculator – Measure Your Footprint | Carbon Neutral
Assessment Tools, Calculators & Resources
Emissions Reporting in 3 Steps (CCR)
Explore :: Snapshot (snapshotclimate.com.au)
BZE: Accelerating to a prosperous, zero-emissions future
ACT
Home – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Sustainable Business Program – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Solar Guide for Consumers (act.gov.au)
NSW
Water
Green Energy Providers
Funding Sources
We have compiled a summary document outlining some of the funding and opportunities that exist in relation to Reducing our Footprint, Building Resilience and Disaster Recovery:
Summary of Climate Change Funding & Opportunities (coming soon). In the interim, refer to the ACT & NSW Government websites and Local Council websites.
Apply for a Project Loan – CORENA – Citizens’ Own Renewable Energy Network Australia
ACT
Rebates and incentives – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Schools – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Nature in the City: Cooling Your Suburb Grants – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
NSW
Funding Opportunities – Sustainable Schools NSW
Capital Grants Program | business.gov.au
GreenPower | NSW Climate and Energy Action
Report & Reduce
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ACT - Zero Waste & Recycling Initiatives
NSW - Zero Waste & Recycling Initiatives
Engage & Encourage
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Disaster Recovery Training
Adaptation & Resilience
Mental Health First Aid / Empowerment
Sustainability Calendar
Eco Awards
Mission Giving
Teaching Resources
Sustainable Schools Program – Climate Choices (act.gov.au)
Education resources | NSW Environment and Heritage
Getting Started with Sustainability in Schools |
World Environment Day 2024 | Event Information and Resources
Kitchen Garden | About (kitchengardenfoundation.org.au)
Additional Information
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Downloadable Tools & Guides
Get in Touch for Climate Action
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our climate change action plan or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to support our parishes, schools, and agencies in implementing effective carbon reduction measures.
Contact us using the form below or through the provided contact details.