about us
CERES School of Nature & Climate
In 1982 a group of people created CERES as a place for the community to connect and learn about sustainable living, growing food and connecting with different cultures. In the four decades since, over 1 million students have learnt how to care for the earth at CERES School of Nature & Climate.
our approach
Our award winning learning programs cater to all ages and skill levels: from Early Learning, through primary and secondary school to adult workshops & courses. What all of our programs share is an approach which seeks to engage the whole person – head, heart and hands.
sharing knowledge
inspiring passion
teaching applied skills
key learning areas
CERES School of Nature & Climate offers diverse educational experiences for all ages – from school excursions to weekend workshops, long term courses and more. All our programs connect back to our six key learning areas.
climate change
Creating awareness, advocacy and avenues to reduce climate change impacts.
nature connection
Interact and fall in love with nature. You protect what you love.
culture & community
Exploring Indigenous perspectives and cultural connections to land and people.
regenerative living
A step beyond sustainable living to not only mitigate our impact, but to give back to nature.
Food Systems
Creating regenerative and socially supportive food systems.
systems change
Individual change is fantastic but to achieve real impact broader governing systems need to change too.
our people
Our School is made up of passionate educators from across Victoria, united in helping learners of all ages fall back in love with the earth .
Abigail Jabines
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Adrian Black
Coordinator
Adult Learning / Student Programs
Beck Lowe
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Chris Pendleton
Administrator
Adult Learning
Claire Cummings
Systems Coordinator
Student Programs / Teacher Programs
Claire O'Sullivan
Educator
Teacher Programs
Darren Tinker
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Donna Livermore
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Ellie Ware
Coordinator
Student Programs
Emma Grace
Educator
Teacher Programs
Isabella Shaw
Coordinator
Student Programs
Jason Sheehan
Regional Coordinator / Facilitator
Teacher Programs
Joel Meadows
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Jonathan Noble
Manager
Student Programs / Teacher Programs
Justin Calverly
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Karen Mengell
Manager
Adult Learning
Kat Lavers
Facilitator
Adult Learning
Kat Young
Programs Lead
Student Programs
Kate Charchalis
Coordinator
Student Programs
Kate Kantor
Coordinator
Student Programs
Kerry Archer
Facilitator
Teacher Programs
Luisa Cardamone
Manager
Adult Learning
Pia Wrafter
Programs Lead
Teacher Programs
Sarah Murfitt
Coordinator
Student Programs
Sieta Beckwith
Director (Acting)
Adult Learning / Student Programs / Teacher Programs
Subik Baso
Coordinator
Student Programs
Taj Scicluna
Facilitator
Adult Learning
our partners
Made possible through the support of our funding partners:
