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  • EduCareDo

    Mullumbimby Teacher Education 

    EduCareDo (est 2002) www.educaredo.org: an international initiative offering distance education courses in the foundations of anthroposophy and related specialised fields. The lessons utilise readings, experiments, exercises and activities in an accessible and flexible format with tutors provided. Partner organisations use the lessons as the basis of training and mentorship programs.

    Courses (existing and new) in 2020:

    Foundations in Anthroposophy
    Biodynamic Agriculture and Nutrition
    Painting and Colour
    The Therapeutic Elements of the Waldorf Curriculum
    Transforming Society
    Inner Development
    Speech and Drama

    Classes Offered Teacher Education
    Address NSW
    Postal AddressPO Box 1064 Mullumbimby NSW 2482
    Phone02 8006 6847
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.educaredo.org  

  • Steiner Early Childhood Association

     

    The Australian Association for Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education is working to promote healthy development for children and to establish places where children can live their childhood fully.

    Committee Contacts as of March 2022

    Office Bearers:

    Chairperson

    Katrina Ross: [email protected]

    Treasurer

    Lana Risi: [email protected]

    Secretary

    Jane Evans: [email protected]

    Membership Registrar

    Julie McVeigh: [email protected] 

    SEA Delegate

    Catherine Pilko: [email protected]

     

    Regional Representatives:

    ACT/ Southern Highlands

    Currently vacant – please contact Sydney Rep

    Queensland

    Marilou Araullo: [email protected]

    Nth NSW

    Lana Risi: [email protected]

    South Australia:

    Currently vacant

    Sydney Region

    Catherine Pilko [email protected]

    Tasmania

    Chantal De Brauwere: [email protected]

    Victoria

    Jane Evans: [email protected]

    Western Australia

    Jennifer Hill: [email protected]

    Jennifer Byrne: [email protected]

    SECA Contact Details

    SECA Information: [email protected]

    Association Website: www.steinerearlychildhood.com

    Classes Offered
    Address NSW
    Phone
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.steinerearlychildhood.com  

  • Sydney Rudolf Steiner College

    Sydney Teacher Education 

    In the heart of Sydney, Sydney Rudolf Steiner College offers NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) accredited and other Professional Development programs for all Proficient level teachers in NSW.

    Our Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood teaching pathway is also acknowledged with IASWECE (International Association of Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education) and relevant Australia wide.

    Distance Rudolf Steiner education programs in Early Childhood, Primary and High School teaching are available for all Australian teachers and may be used for teacher identified Professional Development as may our Short Courses.

    NESA Provider Code P12410.

    For full details please consult our website: www.sydneyrudolfsteinercollege.com

    Contact: [email protected]

    Phone: (02) 9261 4001

    Classes Offered Teacher Education
    Address 307 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000
    Phone02 9261 4001
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.sydneyrudolfsteinercollege.com  

  • Warrah Specialist School

    Dural K-12 

    Warrah Specialist School offers a vibrant and individualised education program for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Our leading edge curriculum and program offers learning through active engagement with the environment, skill based learning and academic pursuit appropriate to the individual and his/her learning goals. Based on the educational and developmental principles of Rudolf Steiner we strive to bring to realisation the best in each student, providing a foundation for lifelong learning and development.

    Classes Offered K-12
    Address 20 Harris Road, Dural NSW 2158
    Postal AddressPO Box 357, Round Corner NSW 2158
    Phone(02) 9651 2411
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.warrahspecialistschool.nsw.edu.au  

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  • Benowa State High School

    Queensland 7, 8 & 9 

    The Waldorf Education Program at Benowa State High School provides a creative and academic way of learning to extend students in all subject areas. The program develops learning activities which are intellectually challenging, connected to the real world and are inclusive, participatory and socially critical. Waldorf Education at Benowa promotes the use of discussion, collaboration and democratic classroom practice where students are given space to articulate and problematise how knowledge is constructed.

    Classes Offered 7, 8 & 9
    Address Mediterranean Drive, Benowa QLD 4217
    Postal AddressPO Box 5733, Gold Coast Mail Centre QLD 9726
    Phone(07) 5582 7333
    Fax(07) 5582 7300
    Email[email protected]

    benowashs.eq.edu.au  

  • Rose Rainbow Preschool and Kindergarten

    Alexandra Hills Birth to school age 

    Rose Rainbow Pre-school and Kindergarten joined Steiner Education Australia in 2020 with the intention to continue Steiner education for children through the establishment of a Steiner Stream in the local primary school from 2022.

    Steiner philosophy is embraced to enhance young children’s intrinsic curiosities through wonder, imitation and play.  Creative free play enhances children’s imagination and enlivens them to thrive, flourish and grow to be responsible, compassionate and resilient citizens. Teachers share the purest elements of music, movement, art, craft and language through narratives, traditional past-times and community celebrations. 

    Classes Offered Birth to school age
    Address 136 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161
    Postal Address136 Finucane Road, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161
    Phone07 3824 2018
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    roserainbowkindy.com.au  

  • Sophia Waldorf School

    Gold Coast Playgroup 

    Sophia Waldorf is a community owned Incorporated Association inspired by parents and community members who see the benefits of a Steiner school on the Gold Coast. Seeking support to initially rent to commence in 2020 or 2021. Our constitution ensures the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework and experienced and trained teachers.

    Classes Offered Playgroup
    Address Lower Beechmont QLD 4211
    Phone
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.sophiawaldorf.com  

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  • Basket Range Primary School

    Basket Range Reception to Year 6 

    Basket Range Primary School is nestled in Peramangk Country in the beautiful rolling Adelaide hills, amongst the lush eucalypt forests, apple orchards, castle views and fertile soils, providing a unique learning setting. Thirty minutes from the Adelaide city centre, the school is unzoned & accessible for hills and metro communities who are seeking a progressive ACARA recognised Steiner curriculum supported by public education. With strong Steiner Waldorf foundations adapted to this time and place and following the seasonal rhythms, the school offers a learning journey that is rich in discovery, nurtures imagination and fosters community spirit. 

    Classes Offered Reception to Year 6
    Address 16 Cramond Road, Basket Range SA 5138
    Postal Address16 Cramond Road, Basket Range SA 5138
    Phone(08) 8390 3466
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.basketrangeprimaryschool.com.au  

  • Eyre Peninsula Waldorf School

    Port Lincoln Playgroup 

    The Eyre Peninsula Waldorf School Initiative currently provides a playgroup for children 18 months to 5 years of age, located in a heritage-listed building that also provides learning opportunities for music and arts. The initiative has been brought to life by passionate parents and community members and endeavours to provide a school in the near future for students K and up.

    Classes Offered Playgroup
    Address House of Creative Learning, 6 Park Terrace SA 5606
    Postal AddressHouse of Creative Learning, 6 Park Terrace SA 5606
    Phone0419 845 615
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.epwaldorf.com.au  

  • Sheidow Park School

    Sheidow Park K-5, (6 in 2020) 

    Sheidow Park School is a warm and welcoming state school community in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. It has become the home of a thriving Steiner stream which has been growing strongly since its first Reception class in 2015. Now, in 2018, we comprise four classes with class teachers who are committed to bringing the Steiner Curriculum to the children in the fullest way. We are supported by the school in providing materials (for art, music, bookwork and craft work), aesthetic qualities in the classroom (furnishings and decorating) as well as nature play areas in the outdoor spaces. Steiner classes participate in the broader school’s Japanese language lessons and from class three join in with the Physical Education program. We value our sharing with mainstream classes and colleagues and the school is an interesting and dynamic educational community. The Steiner stream have built a vibrant cycle of festivals that bring each terms working to a colourful and rich culmination.

    Classes Offered K-5, (6 in 2020)
    Address 21-43 Adams Road SA 5158
    Postal Address21-43 Adams Road SA 5158
    Phone08 8381 8911
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.sheidowps.sa.edu.au  

  • Trinity Gardens Primary School

    Adelaide K-6 

    Trinity Gardens School is situated just outside the Adelaide city centre and has been successfully running as a dual stream school since 2006. The school is recognised for its diversity and openness and is lucky enough to have an established bush garden setting. The Steiner stream at Trinity Gardens School includes a play based Reception Class (Steiner Kindergarten) and Steiner Classes 1-6. Students also attend lessons in physical education, Italian and instrumental strings.  

    Classes Offered K-6
    Address 160 Portrush Rd, Trinity Gardens SA 5068
    Postal Address160 Portrush Rd, Trinity Gardens SA 5068
    Phone08 8431 4170
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.trinitygps.sa.edu.au  

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  • Briar Hill Primary School

    Victoria P-6 

    Briar Hill Primary is a small, inclusive Prep to Six school offering a nurturing learning environment in the tranquil surrounds of permaculture gardens and natural spaces. Our programs, which have a strong Steiner influence, are inquiry-based and enhance children’s opportunities for authentic learning. The Briar Hill Primary School Community believes that holistic education entwines the gifts brought by the head, heart and hands. We aspire to create an educational environment that supports our students in a lifelong journey of self-development, discovery and growth. ​

    Classes Offered P-6
    Address 25 Gladstone Rd, Briar Hill VIC 3088
    Postal AddressPO Box 49, Briar Hill VIC 3088
    Phone03 9435 1633
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.briar-hill-ps.vic.edu.au  

  • Castlemaine Secondary College

    Castlemaine Years 9-10 

    The Steiner Stream at Castlemaine Secondary College has been operating since 2006. We conduct classes in Year 9 and 10 (followed by VCE), in conjunction with the local Steiner school that has classes to Class 8. We enjoy an excellent reputation as a provider of a caring and rigorous education.

     

    Classes Offered Years 9-10
    Address 2 Lawson Pde, Castlemaine VIC 3450
    Postal AddressPO Box 57, Castlemaine VIC 3450
    Phone03 5479 1111
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    csc.vic.edu.au  

  • Collingwood College

    Collingwood Prep - Year 9 

    Collingwood College’s Steiner program aims to deliver and inspire a culturally rich and sequential curriculum that integrates various activities in the classroom. We achieve this through a strong emphasis on creativity, the arts, social skills, and creating opportunities for academic excellence.

    Our teachers strive to establish a learning environment that allows students to explore their feelings and ambitions. By developing students’ physical and intellectual capacities, we help them enrich and make growing connections between themselves and the world around them.

    Aligned with the expected standards for state schools under the Victorian Curriculum, our Steiner program is available from Prep to Year 10.

    Classes Offered Prep - Year 9
    Address Cnr Cromwell St and McCutcheon Way VIC
    Postal AddressPrivate Bag 63, Abbotsford VIC 3067
    Phone(03) 9417 6681
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.collingwood.vic.edu.au  

  • East Bentleigh Primary School (Steiner Stream) and Taraleigh Steiner Preschool

    Melbourne K-6 
    Classes Offered K-6
    Address Bignell Rd East Bentleigh VIC 3165
    Postal AddressBignell Rd East Bentleigh VIC 3165
    Phone03 9570 3525
    Fax03 9579 0205
    Email[email protected]

    www.eastbentleighps.vic.edu.au  

  • Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar Teacher Training

    Melbourne Teacher Education 

    The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar provides Professional Development programs for practicing teachers. The Seminar offers targeted, customised Professional Learning to meet individual Steiner School and Teacher needs, and also an annual program of Professional Development Days on themes such as curriculum development, pedagogy, and finding artistic inspiration. These PD days are Australian Professional Standards for Teachers certified.

    The Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar runs Professional Development days for Steiner Teachers throughout the year, which meet the standards of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.” See the full program of Professional Development courses  here.

    Classes Offered Teacher Education
    Address 37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood VIC 3134
    Postal Address37a Wellington Park Drive, Warranwood VIC 3134
    Phone(03) 9876 5199
    Fax(03) 9876 7984
    Email[email protected]

    www.steinerseminar.com  

  • Mornington Park Primary School

    Mornington K-6 

    Mornington Park Primary School is a small dual stream school with a total current enrolment of 220 students. Our Steiner cohort is attracted from all over the Peninsula with an enrolment of 130 across six classes. From 2017, we will be offering a straight class at each year level. A local Secondary College in Mt Eliza is offering a Steiner stream from 2017.

    Please contact the school for further information on 03 59754011 or email the principal directly at [email protected]

     

    Classes Offered K-6
    Address 40 Robertson Drive, Mornington VIC 3931
    Postal Address40 Robertson Drive, Mornington VIC 3931
    Phone(03) 5975 4011
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    morningtonparkps.vic.edu.au  

  • Thornbury Primary School

    Victoria P- Class 6 

    Thornbury Primary School is a government primary school that offers an optional Steiner stream.  We are committed to Steiner education within the state system but cannot offer a purist Steiner curriculum.  We currently have composite classes across P-6.  We work with AusVELS and the Australian Steiner Curriculum Framework.

    Classes Offered P- Class 6
    Address 16-22 Hutton Street, Thornbury VIC 3071
    Postal Address16-22 Hutton Street, Thornbury VIC 3071
    Phone(03) 9484 3254
    Fax(03) 9480 0718
    Email[email protected]

    thornburyps.vic.edu.au  

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  • Forest House Waldorf School

    Hong Kong Class 1 - 7 

    Through the introduction of a Waldorf curriculum to Hong Kong, we aspire to improve education in Hong Kong by providing an alternative to traditional education and curriculum. The School offers an innovative and enlightened approach to education which aims to produce a new generation of competent and intellectual individuals who embody physical, mental and spiritual health and energy.

    Classes Offered Class 1 - 7
    Address Commercial Area, Floral Villas, 18 Tso Wo Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
    Country Hong Kong
    Postal AddressCommercial Area, Floral Villas, 18 Tso Wo Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
    Phone(852) 2792-6055
    Fax(852)2792-5066
    Email[email protected]

    www.foresthouse.edu.hk  

  • Steiner Education Development Trust

    New Zealand  

    SEDT manages the Certificate of Steiner Education which is now in use in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is unique internationally, giving Steiner Schools a contemporary and rigorous qualification while retaining the Waldorf curriculum through to Class 12 level. CSE students use this qualification to gain entry to universities and other tertiary education.

    Please visit our website at www.sedt.co.nz or contact us at [email protected]

    Classes Offered
    Address
    Country New Zealand
    Phone
    Fax
    Email[email protected]

    www.sedt.co.nz