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  • 20 May Workshop

    Contact
    Kate MacRae
    Email
    wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:      20 May 2025

    Time:     9am - 3pm

    Venue:   Ellen Stirling Primary School, 23 Strathmore Pkwy, Ellenbrook

    Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful Council to learn how to avoid and recover waste, and protect our environment, through litter prevention and waste reduction. This workshop includes:

    • a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention program
    • loads of resources to take back to your school
    • laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
    • how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
    • information on how to become an accredited WasteSorted School and apply for grant funding
    • resources and incursions available. 

    The workshop is suitable for school staff who are new to the WasteSorted Schools and Clean Schools programs including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.

    The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.

    Register here.

  • 22 May Workshop

    Contact
    Megan Mentz
    Phone
    0413546648
    Email
    megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date: 22 May 2025

    Time: 9am - 2.45pm

    Venue: Beachlands Primary School, 50 Whitfield st, Beachlands 6530

     

    Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and get inspired to avoid and divert your plastic and organic waste in school settings.

     

    This workshop will include:

    • An overview of the WasteSorted Schools Program - resources & support available 
    • Ways to change student behaviours in regional settings
    • Plastic-free teaching resources and activities embedded into primary & secondary curriculum
    • Participation in hands-on activities to close the loop on food waste
    • Hear from guest speakers about setting up school recycle hubs and embedding Containers 4 Change

     

    It is recommended that you complete the WasteSorted Schools online learning module prior to attending this workshop: Home – WasteSorted Schools 

    This FREE workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents.

    Teacher relief payments are available for two staff to attend from each school.

    Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-plastics-and-organics-workshop-geraldton

  • 26 May Workshop

    Contact
    Email

    Date: Monday 26th May

    Time: 9.30am - 3pm

    Venue: Melville EcoHub, Murdoch

    Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Robyn Brown from Waste is my Resource for a full day of talk on organic recycling and edible food gardening.

    The workshop will include:

    • Composting
    • Worm Farming
    • Growing food at school
    • Closing the loop on organic recycling
    • Resources available for integrating organics into the curriculum
    • Hands-on activities
    • Examples from other schools

    This workshop is recommended for accredited WasteSorted Schools who are looking to start or improve organic waste recycling at their school.

    The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff, gardeners, canteen staff and parents. It is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.

    Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-organics-workshop2025

  • 10 Jun Workshop

    Contact
    Kate MacRae
    Email
    wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:     10 June 2025

    Time:     9:00am - 3pm

    Venue:   The Wetlands Centre, 184 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake

    Join us for a full day of talk about plastics and prepare your school for Plastic Free Term 3. Explore activities aimed at avoiding single-use plastic including hands-on and classroom style activities such as:

    • Setting up a 'Plastic Free' campaign at school
    • Plastic-free teaching resources and activities
    • Waste-free lunches
    • Changing student behaviours
    • Making beeswax sandwich wraps
    • Guest speakers - get inspired and make your pledge!

    The workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents.

    The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursemnts are available for TWO staff from each school.

    Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-plastics-workshop-cockburn.

  • 19 Jun Workshop

    Contact
    Megan Mentz
    Phone
    0413546648
    Email
    megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:  19 June 2025

    Time:  3.15 – 5pm

    Venue: Newman House, 15 Iron Ore Parade, Newman WA, 6753

     

    Join the team from WasteSorted Schools to learn how our program and resources can support you to reduce waste in school settings.

     

    The workshop will briefly:

    • Demonstrate how the WasteSorted Schools Program can work in your school.
    • Share ways to engage students and teachers in behaviour change.
    • Share resources and hands-on activities 
    • Provide examples from other schools

     

    You will also hear from your Shire Waste representative about ways they can support you to reduce waste.

    This workshop is suitable for school staff including teachers, principals, administration, business managers and leadership teams and engaged parents.

    The workshop is FREE. Come at 3.15pm for a light afternoon tea and a casual chat before we start.

    For more information contact Megan Mentz - Regional Coordinator 0413 546 648 OR email: megan.mentz@dwer.wa.gov.au

     

    Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wastesorted-schools-after-school-newman-workshop

  • 26 Aug Workshop

    Contact
    Kate MacRae
    Email
    wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:      26 August 2025

    Time:     9am - 3pm

    Venue:   TBC

    Join the team from WasteSorted Schools and Keep Australia Beautiful Council to learn how to avoid and recover waste, and protect our environment, through litter prevention and waste reduction. This workshop includes:

    • a step-by-step guide on how to run a whole school waste and litter prevention program
    • loads of resources to take back to your school
    • laws relating to litter, social and environmental impacts and behaviour change
    • how to get started with waste avoidance and resource recovery projects
    • information on how to become an accredited WasteSorted School and apply for grant funding
    • resources and incursions available. 

    The workshop is suitable for school staff who are new to the WasteSorted Schools and Clean Schools programs including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.

    The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.

    Registration opening soon.

  • 28 Oct Workshop

    Contact
    Hannah Lalor
    Email
    wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:     28 October 2025

    Time:     9am - 3pm

    Venue:   TBC

    This workshop is just for high schools! Join us for a full day of talk about waste avoidance and recovery initiatives in a high school setting. Topics include:

    • Assessing your waste
    • Setting up infrastructure
    • Student involvement
    • Curriculum for high school
    • Hands-on activities

    The workshop is suitable for secondary school staff including teachers, principals, administration staff and parents.

    The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.

    Registrations opening soon.

  • 02 Dec Workshop

    Contact
    Kate MacRae
    Email
    wastesortedschools@dwer.wa.gov.au

    Date:      2 December 2025

    Time:     9 am - 3 pm

    Venue:   TBC

    Join the WasteSorted Schools team to discuss planning waste avoidance and reduction projects at your school in 2026!

    This workshop will include:

    • Information about becoming an accredited WasteSorted School
    • Examples of best practice waste infrastructure at schools
    • WasteSorted Schools resources (curriculum, toolkits, fact sheets etc)
    • Activities to help you update your waste and recycling policy and yearly planner
    • Hands-on activity

    The workshop is suitable for primary and secondary school staff including teachers, principals, EAs, administration staff, gardeners and parents.

    The workshop is FREE and teacher relief reimbursements are available for two staff from each school.

    Registrations opening soon.

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