With over twelve years of project experience, a diversity of available services and wide-ranging staff capabilities, EnviroCom clients can enjoy specialised services in Environmental Education, Training and Research.
Education Facility Design (mobile & static)
- Client:
- See List below
EnviroCom is experienced in designing and project managing the construction of a variety of educational facilities across a range of environmental issues. All education facilities have been designed to be visually stimulating and promote a high level of interaction for a wide range of audiences and client needs. These include:
- Gold Coast Wipe Out Waste Vans 1 & 2
- Gold Coast/Allconnex Water-wise Trailer
- Toowoomba City Waste Education Wagon
- Toowoomba Materials Recovery Facility Education Centre
- Visy Recycling Education Centre
- Ergon QUT Smart Train
- Mont Dore (New Caledonia) waste education facility design advisory consultant
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council “Maroochy Waste Alert Centre”
Watersaver Programs
- Client:
- Gold Coast Water/Gold Coast City Council/Allconnex Water
Since 2002, EnviroCom has provided the community education services provided under the Watersaver banner. Services have included: event coordination, presentation and outreach services (school, community and industry groups); promotional material coordination; event outreach services; resource development (school programs); industry training; business follow up services (in response to applications); and multi-media resource development (list not exhaustive). In a number of these services, specialist skills were integrated into program delivery (for example specialist knowledge from the agricultural sector for incorporation in nursery industry training).
Waterways Extension Program
- Client:
- Redland City Council
EnviroCom was commissioned by Redland City Council to undertake preliminary research and establish a set of priority issues for the engagement of the community to generate sustainable outcomes for waterways management. The project reviewed existing reports, mapping resources and other research to establish priority areas for consideration in the development of the Waterways Extension Program. The second phase of the project was to develop a strategic and integrated community engagement plan that would generate community behaviours and actions to support the management of the waterways so as to achieve sustainable water and environmental quality outcomes.
ecoBiz Facilitator Training
- Client:
- QLD Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM)
The ecoBiz training program is a DERM partnership program that helps Queensland businesses adopt eco-friendly principles that are beneficial for the financial, social and environmental bottom line. Under contract to the Qld DERM, EnviroCom delivers training to ecoBiz participants and facilitators (consultants) throughout south east Queensland and regional areas in the north of the state. EnviroCom has also delivered ecoBiz training on behalf of the Northern Territory Government (ecoBiz NT).
Corporate Waste Minimisation and Sustainability Programs
- Client:
- Brisbane City Council, QLD Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM), Queensland Rail, Colonial First State, Suncorp Stadium, The Gabba, Stanwell Corporation, Gladstone Port Corporation, Skilled Park.
EnviroCom has prepared a range of waste minimisation plans and programs for a variety of organisations. The plans and programs cover collection of baseline data, research into current on-site practices, infrastructure and limitations and provide a suite of recommendations. Waste minimisation programs may also incorporate staff/tenant training, development of educational materials (eg signage) and ongoing monitoring and review processes.
Bayside Community Graffiti Project
- Client:
- Bayside City Council
Bayside City Council commissioned EnviroCom to develop and implement the Bayside Community Graffiti Project. The strategic community plan integrated a range of direct action, community and other monitoring systems, communication systems to liaise and engage with a range of stakeholders (including community representatives, Local and State government authorities), community engagement and education activities and funding options. EnviroCom was then commissioned to implement the plan and source additional funding for the services. The project was highly successful with outcomes including a reduction of graffiti and clean up times as well as improved community engagement.
Waste Education Program
- Client:
- Logan City Council
Since 1998, EnviroCom has provided community education services (Waste Education) to the community of Logan City Council. Services include the coordination of all waste education services including services delivered directly by EnviroCom staff and services that manage third parties for the provision of specialised skills. The programs have consisted of a range of outreach (presentation) services to school and community groups, customer complaint responses, research services, promotional materials, web based resources, community events coordination, community event attendance and facility tours (list not exhaustive).
Waste 2 Resource Program
- Client:
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council
EnviroCom coordinates the delivery of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Waste Alert program. This program uses a diverse mix of education methods and initiatives to target identified sectors of the community to address specific program objectives as outlined in annual education plans. Strategies used in this program include: school engagement programs; teacher resources; facility tours and events; media alerts, releases and advertising; response to user enquiries/complaints; promotional activities; design and construction of specific community education centres, displays and resources; community competitions and associated engagement strategies; as well as coordination and support for direct community action.
Review of Environmental Education Resources and Priority Area Recommendations
- Client:
- Logan City Council
- Keywords:
- Education, Gap Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning
EnviroCom undertook a review of hard copy resources that have been generated in the field of environmental education, targeting school and general community resources to determine a list of priority areas for developmental efforts.
National Review of Water Education Resources and Development of Strategic Priority Listing for Regional Resource Development
- Client:
- Gold Coast Water
- Keywords:
- Education, Gap Analysis, Research, Strategic Planning, Water Demand Management
EnviroCom undertook an objective review of Australian water education programs and resources to develop strategic recommendations for priority development areas in education, promotion and support materials for Gold Coast Water.