Web sites and information

Good places to start

Bureau of Meteorology - annual rainfall data.
Rainwater tank model - this model will provide a 'ballpark' estimate of how much water may be harvested with a rainwater tank in Australia.
Ask First: a guide to respecting Indigenous heritage places and values - find out if your project may affect Indigenous places or values.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) - find your DEST number. You can also call DEST on 1800 677 027.
Australian Business Register - find your Australian business number (ABN).
Australian Taxation Office - find out about GST. You can also call the Business Tax Reform Infoline on 13 28 66.
Insurance Council of Australia - updates on insurance issues. You can also call the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) on (02) 9253 5100.
Office of Renewable Energy Regulator - information regarding Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
Commercial operators - information concerning the use of commercial installers and suppliers.

There is a series of useful information sheets available on the Community Water Grants web site:

Community Water Grants Education Kit - information and activities designed to encourage thinking about water and its important role in everyday life. It is aimed at school-aged children to encourage involvement in your project.
Find out more about sustainability education.

For further information on National Solar Schools contact:

nationalsolarschools
@environment.gov.au

Or call NSSP on their hotline:

1800 703 831

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