Formed in 2011, the Eastern Alliance for Sustainable Learning (EASL) is now comprised of seven member Councils from Melbourne’s east (Boroondara, Knox, Monash, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and Yarra Ranges). EASL provides professional development, learning and networking opportunities for early years, primary and secondary schools throughout the year.

See our upcoming activities below or go to the activities section for more information.
Make sure you subscribe to the EASL newsletter to keep up-to-date with the latest news and see what is on offer in the East.

Upcoming Opportunities

Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schoolers at our Term 4 Progress Workshop. Network with other RSS teachers, get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey, guest speakers and more. Gain 6 hours of valuable PL with morning tea and lunch provided!

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EASL is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Australian Early Childhood Sustainability Conference.
Presented by the Australian Early Childhood Sustainability Alliance experience the power of revitalisation and empowerment in our Education for Sustainability pedagogy as we embrace the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2) sustainability principle.
Swinburne University Hawthorn campus, Thursday 25th – Friday 26th October 2024

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Climate Change Education Summit 2024
This event is the culmination of 18 months of focussed work, gathering diverse voices and expertise to inform the development of a Climate Change Education Strategy for Australia. This event showcases the voices and findings of what you, educators and students, believe should be in the Climate Change Education Action Plan.
Online Friday 18th October 11am- 4pm

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Beyond Net Zero Network Meeting Term 4. Looking for some inspiration to improve the sustainability of your school canteen? Come along for a tour of the solutions at Melbourne Uni. Hear from Andre Vance from Melbourne Girls College about their successful relationship with their canteen provider and how they got there.
The University of Melbourne, Monday 21st October 10am – 2pm

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Want to learn more about becoming a ResourceSmart School, and how EASL can support your school’s sustainability goals?
Book in a 15min consultation with EASL coordinator, Dr Annette Anderson

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EASL acknowledges the Wurundjeri and other Kulin Nations as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands. We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have been, and always will be, integral to the story of our region. We proudly share custodianship to care for Country together.

As the local government elections will be held on 26 October 2024, Yarra Ranges Council will assume a caretaker role from Tuesday 17 September 2024. During the caretaker period, there will be limited changes made to the content on Council’s websites. Information will only be added to this website in accordance with caretaker conventions.