Our centre recognises that education is a lifelong process and that in addition to educating students, we also have a key role in engaging the wider community in environmental conservation, sustainability initiatives and First Nations cultural connections. We have formed a range of mutually-beneficial partnerships and mentor connections; and work with youth ambassadors. We have an award-winning P&C, which strengthens our relationships with the community, acts as a representative body for funding applications, and helps us undertake significant habitat restoration projects.
We are open to exploring opportunities connected with:
- Environmental and Conservation projects;
- First Nations cultural connections;
- Partner and stakeholder network events;
- Community and Education events, conferences and other forums;
- Youth Ambassador development;
- Volunteering networks;
- Consultation and Mentoring.
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre first established a Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association in 2012 to encourage active and open engagement with our local community.
Through our P&C, we support community connections and raise awareness of our Centre's educational programs and operations. We host and attend partner networking events and maintain an active volunteer network to keep people connected to projects we're engaged.
One of our biggest achievements has been to secure community grants to undertake significant habitat restoration projects. Between 2020-2022 we secured $90,000 in Landcare Australia and WIRES grants for our 'Numinbah – Holding Tight' project to develop & strengthen wildlife corridors between Lamington and Springbrook National Parks.
Our conservation projects provide high school students, local community members, and volunteers an opportunity to participate in and learn about the importance and positive impact of habitat restoration programs, while contributing to maintaining the biodiversity of areas with significant cultural and ecological values.
In 2022, were announced as Queensland P&C of the Year Award Winners!
Category: Environmental Sustainability and Responsibility Award
This award celebrates environmental and sustainability programs and activities organised, run and supported by P&Cs.
See short video below highlighting our 'Numinbah – Holding Tight' award-winning project.