FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2005

It’s ‘Green’ news for Australia’s environment as Mitre 10’s Junior Landcare Program extends its support to over 1000 schools

The Australian environment is set to enjoy a great deal of tender loving care as 70 schools receive grants under round three of this years Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program.

MMitre 10’s grants provide schools with the opportunity to carry out environmental projects around their school grounds and local community.

The Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program turns environmental dreams into reality, and engages school children and youth groups in environmental sustainability through ‘hands on’ activities.

Since the Program started in 2003, more than 1000 grants have been awarded, giving Australian youth the opportunity to undertake a range of proactive and exciting environmental initiatives. Approximately 50,000 kids have been engaged by Mitre 10’s Junior Landcare Grants Program, with applications for Round 3 2005 expressing an interest in developing a rounded approach to the conservation of local environments. Projects will have a positive impact on Australia’s waterways, which Mitre 10 is committed to preserving through its Caring for our waterways Program.

These results make the Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program one of the most substantial and far-reaching environmental educational programs ever undertaken .

According to Landcare Australia Chief Executive Officer, Brian Scarsbrick, the Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program is a pillar in Australian environmental conservation, going from strength to strength since first introduced in 2003. Scarsbrick is adamant that the Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants Program is of invaluable relevance and importance in the education of our next generation.

“It is inspiring to see how eager Australian youth are to learn about the environment and the issues affecting it. The children benefiting from Mitre 10’s Junior Landcare Grants Program today may well be the environmental heroes in the future,” Brian said.

The next round of Mitre 10 Junior Landcare Grants is now open, with the closing date scheduled for 20 October 2005.

To download an application form or to get your school involved in the Grants Program please visit www.mitre10.com.au or www.landcareaustralia.com.au or phone Landcare Australia on 1800 151 105

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