That's My Water!
Educating the next generation is key to ensuring we have enough water for our future.
Since 2016, Power and Water has partnered with the Department of Education and Training to deliver our water literacy program, That’s My Water!. The program provides schools and students with STEM based, water sustainability learnings aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
A range of programs are available, tailored to different year levels (Years 3 to 8) and locations.
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That's My Water! - Bringing the Northern Territory's water story to life
For over 11 years, That's My Water! has brought water learning to life for more than 8,500 students across 43 schools. Our award winning program gives students unique experiences to work alongside Power and Water’s STEM professionals exploring water security and the challenges faced right here. It goes well beyond traditional water-cycle learning. Sudents discover how water is sourced, treated, supplied and used in their own community, explore the challenges involved in managing this precious resource, and develop their own ideas and solutions for a more sustainable future.
Learning areas across science, geography, and art are brought to life with real world challenges that empower students to participate actively and enthusiastically in developing solutions for the future.
The program has undergone a recent expansion, and now delivers fit-for-purpose programs to the regions. Another exciting addition to the suite of resources is a virtual tour of the water story in both Darwin and Alice Springs.
Why students love it
- Explore real local water challenges.
- Meet STEM professionals and discover career pathways.
- Develop ideas that can make a real difference.
Benefits for schools and teachers
- Curriculum-aligned, ready to use learning and resources.
- Strong links to STEM, sustainability, infrastructure and careers.
- Opportunities for student led action and community engagement.
Keen to get involved?
That's My Water! offers different program options to suit students across Darwin, regional centres and remote communities
| Program | Year levels | When available |
|---|---|---|
| That's My Water! Darwin Region | 3 to 6 | Terms 2 & 3 |
| The Darwin Water Challenge | 7 to 8 | Terms 2 & 3 |
| That’s My Water! Bush schools | Flexible | All year |
| That’s My Water! Regional | 3 to 6 | All year |
Our 2027 programs
That's My Water!
The Darwin Water Challenge
The Darwin Water Challenge investigates the importance of water from different perspectives. This unit is aligned to key learning areas in science and geography and promotes integrated learning in the middle years.
Power and Water professionals introduce the unit that also features online presentations from local and national STEM professionals from industry, research and Government.
Students are challenged to create and share their ideas around water sustainability through social action projects.
That's My Water!
Darwin Region
That’s My Water! is built around an inquiry model of teaching.
This unit empowers students to learn first-hand from STEM professionals before proposing solutions to directly influence the issue of sustainable water use in Darwin.
Students are challenged to create and share their ideas around water sustainability through social action projects.
That's My Water!
Bush Schools
Students explore their local water story, how water is used in their community and why sustainable water use matters.
Activities can be adapted to suit different ages, local priorities and school timetables, helping teachers connect learning with real community experiences.
The program includes videos and activities featuring Baker Boy, along with opportunities for students to share ideas and take practical action around water sustainability.
That's My Water!
Regional Schools
That’s My Water! Regional Schools brings the local water story to life through curriculum-aligned learning tailored to regional communities.
Students explore where their water comes from, how it’s supplied, what happens to wastewater and why sustainable water use matters in their community.
Locally relevant resources, virtual experiences (Alice Springs only) and support from Power and Water professionals help students connect classroom learning with real infrastructure, STEM careers and local water challenges.
Expressions of interest are now open
Register your interest in our That's My Water! 2027 programs or email us directly.
Register your interest Email us at savewater@powerwater.com.auThat's My Water! News and testimonials
Young innovators dive into 11th annual That's My Water! Expo
From saving millions of litres of water to designed floating solar panels and water-saving web apps, young Territorians are proving it's never too early to bring great ideas to life at 11th annual TMW! Expo.
The Expo follows the success of practical leak detection activities undertaken with schools last season that saved an estimated 22.5 million litres of water across three schools, equating to almost $55,000 in savings. After working with Power and Water to install a water data logger, one school alone found and repaired two leaks, leading to an estimated saving of $25,000
That's My Water! expands to Alice Springs
Monday 24 August 2026
A new virtual reality experience will allow students to follow the Alice Springs water journey from Roe Creek Borefields to the town's elevated water tanks, helping them understand the infrastructure and work involved in getting water to local homes and schools.
Launched in 2026, this personalised program provides schools the tools to connect students to their water story, bringing their learnings closer to home and more relatable.
That's My Water! primary students
Year 5/6 students at Malak School were engaged, empowered and full of ideas during their That’s My Water! experience. Hear first-hand about the benefits from their teachers.
Duration 1:05 minutes
That's My Water! Millner Primary School
Millner Primary School recently took part in That’s My Water! and together we achieved some incredible results. The school has almost halved their water use while students had a wonderful experience exploring STEM and water sustainability concepts with our experts. Hear what the principal and a student had to say about the experience!
Duration 2:09 minutes
Expressions of Interest are now open
Register your interest in our That's my water! 2027 programs or email us directly.
Register your interest Email us at savewater@powerwater.com.au