The Finocchiaro CLP Government is taking Power and Water’s That’s My Water! program to the next level, using cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) to help Territory students learn how to save water at school and at home.
That’s My Water! sees students from Year 3-7 take part in a series of fun, hands-on activities about water.
This term around 1,000 students across 10 schools in the Greater Darwin Region will discover the Territory’s unique water story through the interactive program.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is giving Power and Water’s That’s My Water! program a high-tech makeover, using virtual reality (VR) to help Territory students discover where their water comes from and learn how to save water at school and at home.
Before the school term started, teachers and industry professionals got a first look at the new VR water experience during the That’s My Water! launch and professional development session, ahead of its Term 3 rollout.
Minister for Essential Services, Steve Edgington, said That’s My Water! gives Year 3 to 7 students a fun, hands-on way to learn where their water comes from and how simple actions can help save water at school, at home and in the community.
“Bringing virtual reality into That’s My Water! is a game changer, immersing students in the journey of drinking water and showing them first-hand how water reaches their taps,” Minister Edgington said.
“Students will be able to journey through our water network from the classroom, turning learning into an unforgettable experience and inspiring the next generation of water-wise Territorians.”
Minister for Education and Training Jo Hersey said this term around 1,000 students across 10 schools in the Greater Darwin Region will discover the Territory’s unique water story through the interactive program.
“In our year of growth, certainty and security, we are expanding on the success of the decade-old That’s My Water! program on water saving, adding in the VR and making sure it remains an engaging addition to the Northern Territory’s STEM school curriculum,” Minister Hersey said.
That’s My Water! continues to expand its reach, welcoming Sanderson Middle School for the first time in 2026 while Dripstone Middle School celebrates eight consecutive years in the program.
Throughout the immersive 10-week program, teachers receive comprehensive classroom resources, access to Power and Water’s STEM professionals and hands-on learning experiences, with the VR element about midway through the program.
The program allows students to become subject matter experts before developing social action projects to inspire positive behaviour change and contribute to a more sustainable water future for Darwin.
