Earth Ed

Directions Website Contact the organization

Earth Ed Earth Ed is an specialist science and mathematics facility providing real world STEM experiences for Victorian students.

Based in an attractive bush setting adjacent to Mount Clear College in Ballarat, Earth Ed (an abbreviation of ‘Earth Education') is a state-of-the-art specialty science and mathematics education centre that delivers engaging and innovative curriculum content to students from all Victorian schools. With programs for students ranging from Grade 3 to Year 12, Professional Development opportunities for teachers in the area of Science Education, and training facilities in the areas of Mining and Geology education available, Earth Ed is the hub for science in western Victoria. The main aims of the centre are to:

Encourage more students across Victoria to engage in Science and Mathematics by offering high quality programs that integrate the latest science equipment and pedagogy

Encourage more students to continue studies in Science and Mathematics and ultimately to increase the numbers of students continuing on to a career in a field science or mathematics

Provide high quality professional development for teachers. Funded as part of the Victorian Government Science and Mathematics Initiative, Earth Ed is one of six Centres throughout the state that offers engaging educational programs both as excursion sites, and through technology driven outreach programs. The areas of focus for Earth Ed include:

Geology and Geomorphology
Mining and Engineering
Sustainable Energy Sources
Paleontology
Chemistry
Natural Disasters
Robotics

Earth Ed works with a number of professional and educational partners including the University of Ballarat, Acciona Energy, Castlemaine Goldfields, and Minerals Council of Victoria to ensure that its programs are cutting edge and use specialised equipment relevant to current industry practices. These organisations help by providing valuable resources and expertise to Earth Ed to create a learning experience that is in tune with professional sciences globally. The Earth Ed Centre's design is based around the latest in sustainability practice and also provides facilities for teacher professional development and industry conferences.

21/10/2026

💧We're excited to partner with specialist STEM centre, Earth Ed, to launch the hands-on 'Water World' education program helping students explore the world of water and understand why it's so important to our everyday lives.

As part of National Water Week, students from Buninyong Primary School were among the first to experience the new program at Earth Ed's Mount Clear campus.

Through immersive virtual reality and interactive catchment models with simulated rainfall, students can discover where our water comes from, how it moves through the environment and how our everyday actions impact the water systems we depend on. 🌏🔍

Our Managing Director, Jeff Haydon, joined Earth Ed Directors, Rosie and Steve, and the students from Buninyong Primary School this morning to celebrate the launch.

This partnership is an exciting step forward in our commitment to water education, creating more opportunities for our young people to learn about and connect with one of our most precious resources. 💙

09/10/2026

2027 Bookings open Monday! 🥳
As we work through your booking requests, we appreciate your patience. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

18/09/2026
Reminder! 2026 bookings will open on Monday - all program requests must be submitted via our website, earthed.vic.edu.au...
09/10/2025

Reminder!
2026 bookings will open on Monday - all program requests must be submitted via our website, earthed.vic.edu.au.

We had such a fun day with Lucas Primary School, thanks for coming to Earth Ed 👩‍⚕️🔬
22/08/2025

We had such a fun day with Lucas Primary School, thanks for coming to Earth Ed 👩‍⚕️🔬

Over 30 VCE masterclasses now available 💻Free and on demand - earthed.vic.edu.au
08/08/2025

Over 30 VCE masterclasses now available 💻
Free and on demand - earthed.vic.edu.au

31/07/2025

National Science Week: Decoding the Bay – Uncovering the Hidden Language of Marine Ecosystems

Date: Tuesday 12th August
Duration: 40 minutes (time confirmed on booking)
Year level: 5/6
Expressions of Interest: emailed to [email protected], by Friday 8th August.

Join Parks Victoria and Earth Ed for an interactive Science Week webinar that invites students to explore the hidden language of Port Phillip Bay. While we think we understand marine ecosystems, the truth is nature still holds many mysteries.

In this webinar, students will journey into the world of kelp forests, shifting sea urchin populations, and the cascading changes taking place beneath the surface. By decoding nature’s clues, we not only uncover what’s happening in our ecosystems, but also how we can be part of restoring and protecting them for the future.

Co-hosted by Parks Victoria and Earth Ed for National Science Week 2025.

Address

Olympic Avenue
Mount Clear, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Earth Ed posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Earth Ed:

Shortcuts

Share