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2024–25: A Year in Review – ForestLearning in Classrooms and Communities Nationwide
30 July 2025
This year, ForestLearning continued to grow its national reach and impact — supporting teachers with free, award-winning, curriculum-aligned resources that bring sustainability, design thinking, and forest science into classrooms across Australia. Thanks to the support of educators like you,...
VIEWTerm 2 2025 Teacher Connections - ForestLearning at PIEFA and DATTA Qld conferences
30 July 2025
In Term 2, ForestLearning had the privilege of showcasing its latest free classroom resources at two national education events — the PIEFA Conference in Canberra and the DATTA Qld Conference in Brisbane — connecting with more than 190 teachers across primary and secondary schools. Both...
VIEWIndustry Champions in Action: ForestVR™ Brings Forestry Careers to Life
30 July 2025
From fire tankers and drones to virtual forest tours and prize giveaways — ForestLearning’s Industry Education Champions were out in full force this term, inspiring thousands of students across regional Australia to explore future-focused careers in forestry and timber. Through major career...
VIEWHave your say: National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy now open for final feedback
30 July 2025
Earlier this year, AgriFutures released the National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy Discussion Paper. Now, after more than 100 responses and strong engagement from across the country including from ForestLearning, a final draft has been produced – and we would value your...
VIEWNew Resource Launch: Sustainable Timber Design – The Phone Stand Project
30 July 2025
ForestLearning has launched a new teaching resource for Years 7–8 Design and Technologies: Sustainable Timber Design – The Phone Stand Project. In this hands-on, curriculum-aligned unit, students design and produce an interlocking phone stand using engineered wood products like plywood. Along the...
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