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Watersaver Programs

Client:: Gold Coast Water/Gold Coast City Council/Allconnex Water

Keywords:: Community Engagement, Education, Education Facility Design, Education Resource Development and Review, Schools Outreach, Water Demand Management

From 2002 to 2011, EnviroCom provided community education services under the Watersaver banner for Gold Coast Water/Allconnex Water. Services 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

Keywords:: Catchment Management, Community Research, Education, Gap Analysis, Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

Identifying effective and practical strategies to maximise community participation and associated positive environmental outcomes is a key component of successful sustainability engagement programs. EnviroCom was engaged by Redland City Council to develop a strategic and integrated community engagement plan that would generate community behaviours and actions to support the management of local waterways in order to achieve sustainable water and environmental quality outcomes. Tasks associated with this project included, reviewing existing reports, mapping resources and other research to establish priority areas for consideration in the development of the Waterways Extension Program.

Bayside Community Graffiti Project

Client:: Bayside City Council

Keywords:: Education, Education Strategy, Gap Analysis, Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

Bayside City Council commissioned EnviroCom to develop and implement the Bayside Community Graffiti Project. The strategic community plan that underpinned the program integrated a range of direct action, community and other monitoring systems, communication initiatives 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. The project was highly successful with outcomes including a reduction of graffiti and clean up times as well as improved community engagement.

‘Watch Out Waste’ Education Program

Client:: Logan City Council

Keywords:: Community Engagement, Community Workshops, Education, Education Facility Design, Schools Outreach, Waste Education, Waste Minimisation

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 initiaives, including a number delivered directly by EnviroCom staff and others 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

Keywords:: Community Engagement, Community Workshops, Education, Education Facility Design, Schools Outreach, Waste Education, Waste Minimisation

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. Strategies used in this program include: school engagement programs; teacher resource development; facility tours and events; media alerts, press releases and advertising; response to user enquiries/complaints; promotional activities; design and construction of community education centres, development of 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 schools and the general community, 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.