School programs and resources
Maximise learning with our programs and resources for students. Discover what’s available and how to register.
Council school programs
Programs at environment centres
Our environment centres engage Brisbane students in the natural environment through curriculum-based programs.
The programs aim to enhance environmental awareness through interactive teaching methods such as role play, games, art and guided walks. The lessons cover topics including:
- habitats, living things and their needs
- life cycles, features and adaptations
- food webs, biodiversity and ecosystems
- waterway health and catchments
- conservation and reserve management
- waste education and sustainability.
Download the full list of school programs for primary and secondary students.
Online lessons
If you’d rather stay inside the classroom, our environment centre staff have created online lessons available for teachers to use.
You and your students can learn about:
- mangrove species
- migratory shorebirds
- creek catchments and habitats
- the life cycles of animals including butterflies, dragonflies and frogs.
Lessons in the Gardens (Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha)
Our trained and knowledgeable educators will help students investigate science theory in action, explore geographical concepts and make botanical connections to art and culture.
Aligned with the National Curriculum, the hands-on lessons are suitable for early childhood, primary and senior school groups.
Planetarium programs
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium offers a range of curriculum-linked school programs that support learning in science and technology.
The programs explore the night sky, the Solar System, robotics, space technologies and more.
Students will have the chance to:
- complete activity sheets while looking for answers in the Display Zone
- learn curriculum-appropriate content during the Cosmic Skydome show
- have queries answered during question-and-answer time in the Cosmic Skydome.
Creek Neighbours online program
The Creek Neighbours program connects kindy kids, their families and community to their local creek catchment.
It includes 4 sessions linked to the Early Years Learning Framework, as well as supporting materials and staff assistance.
Active School Travel program
The Active School Travel program (AST) encourages students to make school commutes fun and safe by finding active ways to travel.
Participating primary schools receive free resources to educate and support students to walk, ride or carpool to school.
School traffic management
Find help to develop a school Traffic Management Plan (TMP). A TMP is a tool you can use to identify and address school road safety issues. Developing a TMP can help your school achieve:
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safer roads around schools
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eased traffic congestion
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smoother pick-up and drop-off periods
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safer and more efficient school zones
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more opportunities for students to walk and ride to school
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fewer complaints from the community.
Waste education programs
Explore ways your school can reduce waste through our environmental education programs and learning materials.
Free resources include our:
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School’s Guide to Reducing Waste: A 3-step approach featuring a waste audit kit and assessment tool.
- Waste Smart Kindy program: An active environmental learning program that aims to assist educators to implement waste-management best practices.
- Towards Zero Waste Education Centre: Visit the Brisbane Landfill site to learn about waste minimisation and land fill operations.
Lord Mayor’s Young Environmental Leadership Network (LMYELN)
This project-based learning and leadership program empowers Year 10 student representatives to create positive environmental change in their school and community.
Council runs 5 meetings throughout the year to help participants develop skills in project management, communication and leadership.
To find out more about the LMYELN program, email Council.
Arbor Day Free Native Plants for schools
We offer free native plants to all primary, secondary and special schools in Brisbane to plant for Arbor Day.
Schools will celebrate the 135th Arbor Day on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
My Resilient Schools
The My Resilient Schools program aims to build resilience and disaster preparedness among primary school students.
The 90-minute program is suitable for grades 5 and 6 and complements core curriculum studies on natural hazards.
Teachers can request the free program to deliver in the classroom along with take home activity packs for each student.
Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (LMYAC)
The Lord Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (LMYAC) is made up of Year 10 students from Brisbane high schools. They act as a voice for raising issues or sharing ideas that affect young people.
Representatives meet with the Lord Mayor 4 times a year and can give their feedback on Council policies, local laws, services and programs that affect young people.
To find out more about the LMYAC program, email Council.
| Session | Date |
|---|---|
| Induction workshop | 26 February 2025, 8.45am – 2.45pm, at Brisbane Square Conference Centre |
| Meeting 1 | Term 1, 19 March 2025 at City Hall, Ithaca Room |
| Meeting 2 | Term 2, 28 May 2025, at City Hall, Ithaca Room |
| Meeting 3 | Term 3, 6 August 2025, at City Hall, Ithaca Room |
| Meeting 4 | Term 4, 12 November 2025, at City Hall, Brisbane Ithaca Room |
Resources for students
Students and teachers can use any information on our website to help write assignments, plan projects or get homework help.
This information is publicly available for anyone to use.
- Learn about our city’s history on a heritage trail.
- Find information about the official symbols of Brisbane, including the coat of arms and flag.
- Find out about Brisbane’s faunal emblems (the graceful tree frog and koala) and floral emblems (poinsettia and Brisbane wattle).
- Learn about Council’s history.
- Research the history of your home using Brisbane City Archives.
- Apply to use Council's logo for schoolwork.
- Discover our shared vision for Brisbane’s future.
- Find information about Brisbane’s Sister Cities and how these relationships benefit local businesses.
- Create a community profile report to analyse information about the city’s suburbs, workforce and residents.
- View statistics by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Explore some of the city's natural and cultural heritage with the Queensland Museum.
- Find information about the local environment, including conservation programs and water quality.
- Learn about wildlife, ecosystems, environmental initiatives and more via the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
- Read about the latest environmental protection activities in Australia on Australian Conservation Foundation.
- Find environmental information, including the latest research and activities for students, on CSIRO.
- Explore the Australian Government's vision for a cleaner country.
- Find out how clean the air is using the real-time air quality index.
- Learn about common sources of pollution and how they can be prevented.
- Find information about the air quality in South East Queensland.
- Learn about local public transport, roads and traffic management.
- Read the Transport Plan for Brisbane and the draft Walkable Brisbane strategy.
- Find information about roads and road safety via the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Discover how materials can be reused and recycled into compost to make gardens healthier.
- View hazardous waste items and learn how they can be disposed of safely.
- Learn about recycling in Brisbane, including what items are recyclable.
- Learn about animals, rocks, space, science and more at home with the Queensland Museum.
- Play the Plan Your Brisbane game and house 1,000 people using a combination of housing types.
- Use the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
- Download and read the Plan your Brisbane Citywide engagement summary report.
Library resources
Find resources to support your learning at a Council library. We offer a range of services and facilities to support you with your homework, including:
- free Wi-Fi, internet computers and training
- help using reference materials
- photocopiers and printers
- study rooms at selected libraries.
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research databases
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local history resources including the Brisbane Images archive
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language learning and literacy development resources
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digital magazines and newspapers
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times and dates for events, learning workshops and activities at your local library.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Council has a variety of resources available to help you with your homework, including:
You can also find resources at other libraries in Brisbane, including: