H5N1 avian influenza is a concerning threat to our native and domestic wildlife. Use the following resources to educate students and keep up to date with the latest developments at Resources for Bird Flu (DAFF) or Agriculture Victoria. The key messages are: AVOID contact with sick or dead birds RECORD the date, time, location and […]
DUMAWUL (Djaara) educational resources
DUMAWUL is the education arm of Djaara and is growing a wonderful bank of educational resources and activities. Access their evolving website to see what’s on offer, view or buy the beautiful seasonal calendar or sign up to their mailing list.
Yaram Yaram Bayikina (Bendigo Creek Reawakening)
Yaram Yaram Bayikina (Bendigo Creek Reawakening) is an exciting two-year project between March 2026-March 2028 with a vision to ‘change people’s hearts and minds to take united action, so that in a generation’s time Bendigo Creek will be a healthy, connected and nurturing place.’ Fifteen River Detectives schools in the Bendigo Creek catchment are playing […]
Rakali of the Riverbank picture story book
Native water rats, or rakali, were named as 2025’s most underrated native animal according to an ABC National Science Week poll. This beautiful book by author Dr Stephanie Owen Reeder is a gentle invitation to rethink attitudes towards rakali as she celebrates their unique character and qualities. Enjoy this reading by Stephanie herself.
Timboon P-12 Schools’ River Detectives Story
The district around Timboon P-12 School receives high rainfall feeding many small tributaries of the Curdies River that winds its way south-west to the sea at Peterborough. It’s also home to the Timboon Agriculture Project (TAP) that has been described by the Minister of Education as “a best-practice example of what can be achieved with […]
Emmaus Catholic PS River Detectives Story
Emmaus Catholic PS is located at Mt Clear in the Corangamite CMA region. The River Detectives program, beyond its academic value, is a core expression of their Catholic mission to care for our common home and to respect and protect sacred land. Watch the video to hear their inspiring highlights or read the full story […]
RedGum Waldorf School River Detectives Story
RedGum, formerly named Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, is located in the North Central CMA region. The River Detectives program fits well within the Waldorf educational philosophy that developed out of Rudolf Steiner’s work. Art, music, hands-on projects and nature is an essential part of students’ learning, grounding them in place and supporting their wellbeing. […]
Delving Into The Data webinar
Explore the River Detectives website and WaterWatch data portal with statewide WaterWatch facilitator Justine Holmes to learn how to retrieve, interpret, compare and share the waterway data you collect along with data collected by the network of River Detectives schools and WaterWatch volunteers across the state.
Students create an early flood warning system for their town
Young St Joseph’s PS students from Eugowra NSW have developed an early flood warning system for Eugowra after unprecedented floods devastated their town in 2022. They presented their project to expert adults from around the country at the Floodplain Management Australia national conference in Melbourne in May 2025. Their inspiring video is such as great […]
Wandiligong PS River Detectives Story
Wandilogong has successfully embedded River Detectives activity into the curriculum through their Sustainable Wandi program where learning about waterways complements food production, waste reduction initiatives and habitat creation. Watch the video to hear the highlights or read the full story here.
