Welcome to Fish Creek 4061, a place for community members, teachers and kids to learn about, learn in and take action for the environment.
- Explore the website to find information about our local history, society and ecology.
- Test your local creek to see how healthy it is using the step-by-step guide and resources.
- Make connections with your local community groups and experts to help you in your care for the environment.
- Teachers: explore the wide range of exciting environmental resources that support and link to the Australian Curriculum.
Fish Creek 4061: acting locally to impact globally
Water Quality testing programme
Teachers: Check out the Australian Curriculum aligned Year 5 HASS (Geography) unit plan that incorporates water quality testing at your local creek. Use this alternate unit to teach the HASS objectives in a local and meaningful way. A great way to empower your students without adding to your workload!
Community: Follow the step-by-step guide to assess the health of your waterway and decide on the best way to care for your creek.
Creek Testing
How healthy is your creek? Use the step-by-step guide, water quality results, links to experts and sources to help you find out how you can best help your creek.
Local Ecology
Find out about the local plants, animals, habitats and problem weed species. Learn about the bush tucker found near you and how it was cleverly used by the traditional custodians of The Gap.
For Kids
Check out the fun eco-games to play! Online games and printable activities that focus on learning about our environment.
Teacher Resources
Environmental education resources at your fingertips that link to the Australian Curriculum! Increase your students’ awareness, understanding and care for the environment with these fun, educational plans and activities.
Local History
Interactive 2D&3D timeline! Explore the interactive timeline to see how Australian people, society, culture and the environment have changed since Dreamtime.
About the Program
Incorporating creek rehabilitation, educational resources and water quality testing, Fish Creek 4061 inspires lifelong action. Read about the different aspects of the program, and how it can help your community or school.
Contact Us
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