Who are Water Ambassadors?

Water Ambassadors are students who take on active leadership roles in promoting water sustainability in their schools and communities. With support from education consultant Helen Tyas Tunggal and local council environmental staff, they design and deliver impactful initiatives focused on pollution prevention, water quality, and water conservation. Using creative messages like “Shorter showers sure save water” and “Only rain down our drain”, they raise awareness, foster responsible behaviours, and help build a culture of care and action for our shared vital water resources.

A group of children in school uniforms leaning over a dock, observing and releasing into a pond a white container, with smiles and interest on their faces, surrounded by greenery
Group of school children and teachers holding reusable cloth bags with no water symbols, outside a school building.
Group of five children sitting in front of a colorful water conservation sign with the message 'Water for Life, use it, don’t abuse it'
Group of children holding a blue banner with the message 'Water for Life, use it don't abuse it,' in front of a colorful mural depicting water-related scenes and animals.
A group of children and adults by a small creek, some children are sitting on rocks near the water, with one holding a fishing rod, and the others standing on the bank.
Map showing water bodies, water cycle management, and land features in the Clarence Catchment area.
Map of the Clarence catchment and sub-catchments in New South Wales, Australia, showing rivers, towns, subcatchment boundaries, and landmarks.
A landscaped garden area with a winding brick pathway, various bushes, and trees near a modern building with a curved roof.
A landscaped garden with a small stream, various plants, rocks, and metal railings.
Group of six people outdoors, smiling and celebrating with buckets and cups, with two children and a dog in the background.
Colorful succulent plants growing on a rusted metal sculpture.
Flowers arranged on a rusted metal surface, forming a semi-circle and a grid pattern against a partly cloudy sky and industrial structures in the background.
A group of children and adults looking at an outdoor sculpture made of rusty metal with greenery growing on it, set against brick walls, with trees and plants nearby.
Person sitting on a purple chair in a lush urban garden with a large green tree, a brick building, and an abstract metal sculpture with plants attached.
Page from a water cycle educational book with illustrations of the water cycle process, and a cartoon girl with her dog giving pet care advice.
A two-page illustrated pamphlet advocating for reduced water use. The first page shows a woman at the beach and a couple with a dog, with text about enjoying the environment and avoiding pollution. The second page explains reasons to use less water,
A page with a humorous article about what happens after flushing a toilet, including illustrations of a character with a toilet seat on its head, a fish with a surprised expression, and a large pile of trash with a face. The article discusses environ
A black-and-white newsletter page with references to water conservation, including a large photo of a woman swimming and various water-related messages.

Water Ambassadors, curriculum-linked projects— Nudge the Sludge, Total Water Cycle Management, Clarence River Journey, and Clarence Wetlands—offer rich, student-centred learning experiences focused on water literacy, environmental stewardship, and active citizenship. These programs empower students to explore water conservation, pollution prevention, wetland ecology, and the sustainable management of water systems, connecting classroom learning to real-world environmental issues and local landscapes.