The Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative (AuSSI)

• is an exciting national program developed by the Australian Government together with all State and Territory education and environmental agencies, and other key stakeholders
• aims to develop a culture of sustainability across all Australian school communities through a whole-school approach to education for sustainability

In 2005, the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative - WA (AuSSI - WA) was launched to provide a framework that supports schools in the development of a whole-school approach to Education for Sustainability (EfS).

AuSSI-WA encourages the use of sustainability as a context for teaching and learning as part of a whole-school approach .

AuSSI-WA schools are supported by a framework and planning processes which are successful, streamlined and coordinated. AuSSI-WA school communities are encouraged to reflect on their values as they create a shared vision for a sustainable future.

AuSSI-WA

• offers ‘real-life' learning tasks for students and teachers
• supports school communities to save money through effective resource management
• links AuSSI school communities to a range of resources and a strong support network
• promotes schools' EfS activities
• links teaching, learning and reporting to learning areas and core shared values within the WA Curriculum Framework
• builds community partnerships
• being active, global citizens by taking action for a cleaner, inclusive, bio-diverse world
• fosters professional learning and networking