Water is Tasmania's thing, but it is limited, so we need to protect it to make sure there is enough to go around to be healthy and thrive!

We recognised the need for a program to inspire the next generation of Tasmanians to value water, care for the environment, and make sustainable choices. Starting with our younger audiences helps create long-lasting change by building good habits early. We also know that our kids love to share what they are learning about with the rest of the family and friends.

We understand that turning the tap on is often something you are doing while thinking about all sorts of other things. Have you ever stopped to wonder where exactly that water comes from? We want to get Tasmanians thinking beyond taps and toilets, and remember that this is all part of a cycle of water.

Our Community Programs team collaborated with education specialists Kimberlin Education and Tasmanian artist Rachel Tribout to create a Water Guardians storybook series, featuring recognisable local landscapes and characters designed to resonate with Tasmanian readers.

The program features educational resources that link to the storybooks, including activity sheets, teacher guides with in-class and online activities, and take-home information to reinforce Australian curriculum-aligned lessons.

While we designed the content to support primary school lessons, the message is much broader, helping children of all ages understand the importance of water and the work that goes into delivering it.

Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, a carer, or someone who loves a good story, you’ll find something to enjoy and learn from

We’ve launched a new website - learn.taswater.com.au - for our Water Guardians program, and it’s not just for schools. It’s a fun and welcoming space filled with great resources to help kids (and grown-ups!) understand the value of water and the work we do.

The dedicated website is the new home for everything Water Guardians. It features easy-to-use teaching materials, including digital versions of our storybooks in a flipbook format, as well as a wealth of engaging content for kids from prep to grade 6.

We’d love your help sharing the Water Guardians program. If you know a teacher, mention it to them. Share the program poster, display it in a staffroom, or mention it at a school meeting. Most of us know someone in education, and a quick conversation could help a whole class connect with water in a new way.

We can all be proud of this program, and it is a great way to show how Tasmanians make a difference in our community.