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.
Administrative matters, tax and insurance
- 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.
Information sheets
There is a series of useful information sheets available on the Community Water Grants web site:
Education
- 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.
Contact NSSP
For further information on National Solar Schools contact:
nationalsolarschools
@environment.gov.au
Or call NSSP on their hotline:
1800 703 831
Sustainability education
Find out more about sustainability education.
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