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.
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Upcoming Opportunities

Join your fellow ResourceSmart Schoolers at our Term 3 Progress Workshop. Network with other RSS teachers, get help from the RSS Facilitators with anything on your RSS journey, guest speakers and more. Morning tea and lunch will be provided
*CRT grants available on request.

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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 PD: Fit for the Future
Join Associate Professor Peta J. White for this professional learning session to explore the research about what education is needed in climate change, as well as strategies to develop teaching and learning that support us all to contend with misinformation and enable us to be/teach informed citizens.
Online Wednesday 4th September 4pm – 5pm

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Celebrating Sustainability Events Early Years PD. Eco-celebrations are the bee’s knees for embedding sustainability and environmental education into your planning cycle across the whole year. Join Carolyn Luder from Little Sprouts as she provides a step-by-step guide to running these events.
Online Wednesday 21st August 4pm – 5pm

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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.