Amaroo Environmental Education Centre

Amaroo Environmental Education Centre The Centre is located on the site of the old Kleinton State School, approximately 22kms north of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Amaroo Environmental Education Centre (EEC) is a day visit centre situated in the Darling Downs and South West Region of the Department of Education and Training. We design, promote and deliver highly effective environmental and Indigenous education programs for schools (P-12) and for the community, including building capability of schools with professional development for teachers. In 2015, Amaro

o EEC celebrated 40 years and in that time has catered for over 100,000 students from the Darling Downs and South West region; however we are continually looking for new ways of improving our service to schools. Our two pillars that underpin our modis operandi are environmental sustainability and Indigenous perspectives which aligns with two of the Cross Curriculum Priorities of the Australian Curriculum i.e. Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. We provide a manageable level of service delivery and diversify programs across all three models of: Destination, Expert & Partnership. Within these 3 models we design, develop and deliver programs, events and courses for students, teachers and the community. We align all our centre programs to the Australian and Queensland Curricula with specific focus on Science,
History and Geography and Humanities and Social Sciences. Amaroo is an Indigenous word which we believe means 'beautiful place'. The centre is located on Jarowair country which is a sub-group of the Wakka Wakka Nation; we pay respects to the Indigenous elders past, present and future.

This week at Amaroo EEC students were truly inspired by nature as they immersed themselves in our Eco Art program. Stude...
12/06/2026

This week at Amaroo EEC students were truly inspired by nature as they immersed themselves in our Eco Art program. Students used elements of texture, line, colour and shape to tell their own story of their experiences with the natural world.

They also used art to convey gratitude to special people in their lives, as well as giving back to Country by creating a collaborative ephemeral artwork before going back to school.

Thank you students and staff for getting creative with us

A big thank you to our colleagues from Toohey Forest EEC for visiting today. It was a valuable opportunity to connect, c...
05/06/2026

A big thank you to our colleagues from Toohey Forest EEC for visiting today. It was a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share ideas, experiences, and practice. We always appreciate the chance to learn alongside passionate educators & support staff who are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences for young people. Thank you for your generosity, curiosity, and conversation—we look forward to continuing the connection.

This week at Amaroo EEC students took on the role of 'entomologists in training' as they explored the wonderful world of...
05/06/2026

This week at Amaroo EEC students took on the role of 'entomologists in training' as they explored the wonderful world of Mini-Beast - the insects that make our world rich with diversity and function as a health system. Some friendly King parrots popped into our outdoor classroom to see what the students were learning and to let them know how important insects are to ensure their survival too! Thank you students and staff for learning with us!

This week at Amaroo EEC students reflected on the possibility of "If trees could talk" throughout our program, connectin...
05/06/2026

This week at Amaroo EEC students reflected on the possibility of "If trees could talk" throughout our program, connecting with tree friends, taking their time to work collaboratively to find better solutions with sustainable development, and share their appreciation, commitment and care for trees and the important role they play in our lives. Thank you, students, for your persistence and passion in making our future one we can all enjoy.

Worth considering nominating people within your communities for the quality work they continue to do - we know lots of d...
05/06/2026

Worth considering nominating people within your communities for the quality work they continue to do - we know lots of deadly people worthy of nominating and have got ours in 😉

‼️Nominations are still open — but only for one more week!

Don’t miss the opportunity to recognise someone Deadly in our community. ❤️🖤💛💚🤍💙

Nominate someone today and help celebrate their achievements at the 2026 NAIDOC Awards.

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On this day, World Environment Day, we'd like to reflect on the progress of our Koala Fodder Trees, planted on October 1...
05/06/2026

On this day, World Environment Day, we'd like to reflect on the progress of our Koala Fodder Trees, planted on October 18th, 2025, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

We're proud of the work that we continue to do every day and the support from community members who helped make this possible.

Link to video
https://youtu.be/h423BwKj1ws?si=osaXcTyBETgpSemu

UN Call to Action - World Environment Day
"Yet another force is also gaining momentum: collective action. Communities are restoring ecosystems. Young people are driving change. Clean energy is transforming cities and homes. Sustainable solutions are already building a different future.

World Environment Day 2026 reminds us that we still have time to change course. The Earth is sending us signals. The question is: what signal are we going to send in return?"

Thank you, HSSC students, for going 'All In' for reconciliation. We were pleasantly surprised by your gift of handmade b...
04/06/2026

Thank you, HSSC students, for going 'All In' for reconciliation. We were pleasantly surprised by your gift of handmade badges, and your enthusiasm throughout the afternoon. A special thanks to Mrs Donna Poole for leading the smoking ceremony with cultural pride, connection to Country and engagement of all students present. Thanks to Mr Matt Bishop for supporting students in all activities.

For Amaroo EEC, National Reconciliation Week is a time to come together, pause and reflect on our shared history, and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation every day.

03/06/2026

Amaroo EEC is currently experiencing Phone and Internet connectivity issues due to local fibre interchange complications. Please bear with us during this time.

This wet week at Amaroo EEC there were dynamic adjustments made to our program delivery to ensure safety and curriculum ...
30/05/2026

This wet week at Amaroo EEC there were dynamic adjustments made to our program delivery to ensure safety and curriculum alignment for our visiting students and staff. Our program 'If Trees Could Talk' saw students deeply connect with trees, reflecting on the gift's trees bring, and students' own strengths they can call forth to protect the trees. Thank you staff and students for your flexibility and safe approach to learning on centre grounds today - your commitments to living responsibly inspire our improvement work.

On National Sorry Day, we honour the strength, truth and lived experiences of Stolen Generations survivors and their fam...
26/05/2026

On National Sorry Day, we honour the strength, truth and lived experiences of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.
Sorry Day is a reminder for all Australians to acknowledge the truth of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families, communities and Country, and the enduring, intergenerational impacts that continue today.

Long ago and not so long ago, the children were taken away, their sorrow echoing across the land.But today there is hope. Today is special. The crowd hums wi...

Address

90 Kleinton School Road
Kleinton, QLD
4352

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61745964333

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