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Australian Association for Environmental Education

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AAEE acknowledges First Nations people as the original environmental educators, and advocates for eco-social justice and planetary regeneration through education.

A national community for environmental education

The Australian Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) is Australia’s peak body for environmental educators. We champion environmental education in all its forms, supporting educators across sectors through connection, resources and shared knowledge.
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For over 45 years AAEE has empowered and promoted all forms of environmental educationall forms of environmental education
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Through Learning Circles and Professional Development, we support professional learning that strengthens practice, confidence and connection
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Our research, including the Australian Journal of Environmental Education (AJEE), strengthens evidence, policy and practice.
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A growing Network of water educators - building on SeaWeek and collaborating for a water-aware future.
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The AAEE annual Awards recognise and celebrate members whose work inspires knowledge, connection and care for our environment.
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Our micro-grants are designed to support member-led environmental education projects, seeding ideas, local responses or brave experiments.
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We work to advance environmental education through policy advocacy, research, and public recognition.
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A framework for action in uncertain times

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It’s during times like these that we’re reminded just how fragile many of the human systems we rely on really are. Supply chains falter, political tensions rise, and economic certainty feels increasin...

Our chapters and networks

Our chapters and networks connect members to the places, communities and environmental education causes they care about most.
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Membership features

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  • Access exclusive environmental education resources to support and strengthen your practice.
  • Connect with environmental educators nationwide through our member network portal.
  • Enjoy member discounts on professional learning, conferences and events.
"As a member of AAEEWA I am empowered to take transformative, whole systems thinking action to facilitate sustainability at home, locally, nationally and internationally. AAEEWA brings me joy and hope for the future by being with like-minded, action-orientated, caring and understanding friends." Dr Elaine Lewis - AAEE WA
"The people, knowledge and research available to me continue to support my behaviour change work in natural disaster resilience today. For me, professional associations remain an essential part of my personal and professional validity." Sioux Campbell Life member, NZAEE and TNQ AAEE