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This national stocktake of Australian education initiatives on agriculture, fisheries and forestry was updated in March 2010. Initiatives numbered 222 and above are no longer active but are included for information.
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF.
| PIEF-home | National | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
| No. | Jurisdiction | Initiative | Lead Organisation | Target group | Description | Partners and/or participants | Contact and website |
| 3 | National | Agrifood Skills Australia | Agrifood Skills Australia (ASA) | Vocational Education and Training | ASA is a national body responsible for developing, implementing and improving the nationally recognised Training Packages for the Rural and related industries, including Horticulture and Natural Resource Management, which provides the framework for accredited vocational training delivered by Registered Training Organisations and secondary schools. ASA provides advice to the vocational and training sector about current and future skill needs. |
Jane Brownbill, Senior Manager
Industry Intelligence and Planning Agri-Food Skills Australia PO Box 5450 Kingston ACT 2604 P: (02) 6163 7200 E: jane.brownbill@agrifoodskills.net.au Web: www.agrifoodskills.net.au |
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| 4 | National | Alpaca resource booklet for teachers of Primary aged students (in preparation) | Australian Alpaca Association | An alpaca resource booklet for teachers of primary aged students that includes activity sheets for students. |
Jenny Jones PO Box 1076 Mitcham North, Vic 3132 P: (03) 9873 7700 E: jenny@alpaca.asn.au Web: www.alpaca.asn.au |
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| 5 | National | Australian Schools Wine Show | University of Adelaide | 9-12 | A competition for wines made at or in association with Australian schools. Held in conjunction with a wine education day, with emphasis on careers in the industry, vocational education and training. In 2008 the event was held at the University of Adelaide Waite Campus. Each year awards are presented to: (a) Viticulture school of the year; (b) VET school of the year (c) VET student of the year. | University of Adelaide, Wolf Blass, State Wine Industry Council, TAFE SA |
Paul Grbin Wine Innovation Central Building Waite Campus, Urrbrae, SA P: (08) 8303 7302 E: paul.grbin@adelaide.edu.au Web: www.schoolswineshow.com.au |
| 6 | National | Australian University Crops Competition (AUCC) | Grain Growers Association | Undergraduate students |
The AUCC is a new initiative in the cropping industry that
aims to increase the awareness and connectivity between universities, degrees
and with the rural industry. The AUCC will achieve this by improving the technical
knowledge and practical skill development of university undergraduates.
Over 2 ˝ days students work through the following
components of the competition: 1. Seed ID 2. Seed analysis 3. Pulse ID, analysis and classification 4. Grain Grading 5. End User - understanding and importance 6. Live crop foliar and root disease analysis/ weed ID 7. Live crop yield potential and production practices 8. Business analysis - grain marketing strategy |
Syngenta Crop Protection; Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 22 students representing 7 universities in the inaugural competition. |
Grain Growers Association Membership Services Team PO Box 358, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: (02) 9886 2200 E: gga@unicropscomp.com.au W: www.unicropscomp.com.au |
| 7 | National | CarbonKids | CSIRO Education | K-10 | CarbonKids is an educational resource that combines the latest in environmental science with education in sustainability. The CarbonKids program comprises a range of units with ideas and activities for the early, primary and middle years of schooling and enables students to achieve outcomes set out in State and Territory curriculum frameworks. |
Angela Colliver CarbonKids Coordinator P: (02) 62766804 E: Angela.Colliver@csiro.au Web: www.csiro.au/resources/CarbonKids.html |
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| 8 | National | Cotton Education Kit | Australian Cotton Research Institute and Cotton CRC | Primary and secondary school students | The Education Officer works with teachers, scientists, industry, government education agencies to encourage primary and secondary school students to develop resources and implement science and agricultural based activities that engage students in the study of cotton. |
Trudy Staines, Education Officer Cotton Catchment Communities CRC Locked Bag 1001 Narrabri NSW 2390 P: (02) 67992478 E: trudy.staines@csiro.au Web: www.cottoncrc.org.au |
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| 9 | National | Cows create Careers | Dairy Australia | Years 7-11 | Promotes career and education opportunities in the dairy industry across vocational and university pathways. Local farmers, local dairy industry professionals (eg vet), Dairy company field officers, Agronomists, and Cheesemakers work with students to teach them about different aspects of the dairy industry. | 165 schools and 5,000+ students across six states. Over 100 farmers and 100 industry mentors involved. (2009 data). |
Dairy Australia Project Managers Jaydee Events Pty Ltd John Hutchison & Deanne Kennedy P: (03) 5659 4219 M: 0412 368 739 M: 0419 878 055 E: jaydeeevents@dcsi.net.au Web: www.dairyaustralia.com.au |
| 10 | National | Dairy Primary School Resources (e.g. Picasso Cow) | Dairy Australia | K-6 | Primary School resources include: Picasso Cow, National Healthy Bones Week, World School Milk Day, Discover Dairy, Australia's Dairy Industry. |
Dairy Australia Level 5, IBM Centre, 60 City Road Southbank, Victoria 3006 Locked Bag 104, Flinders Lane Victoria 8009 P: (03) 9694 3777 Web: www.dairyaustralia.com.au |
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| 11 | National | DEEDI Hermitage Research Station Schools' Plant Science Competition E | Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) - Agriculture, Food and Tourism and Regional Services | P-12 | This is an annual competition that aims to stimulate an interest in agriculture and science in young people and promote agricultural science as an exciting, long-term career choice. Each year a plant science topic, related to current research projects at Hermitage Research Station, is chosen and a hands-on experiment and other activities are designed for students to carry out in the classroom. The competition provides opportunities for students to be involved in and report on a range of agricultural issues such climate, water use efficiency, managing insect pests and plant breeding to improve yield and quality in crops. | Approximately 100 Australian schools participate annually. GRDC, Paul Johnston Memorial Trust, Education Queensland, Pioneer Seeds, Grains Research Foundation Ltd, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, Blue Ribbon Seed and Pulse Exporters, HSR Group Pty Ltd, Professor & Mrs Joe Baker, Selected Seeds and UQ. |
Kerrie Rubie Competition Coordinator DPI Queensland DEEDI Hermitage Research Station Warwick, Qld P: (07) 4660 3666 E: kerrie.rubie@deedi.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4791_4235.htm |
| 12 | National | Double Helix Science Club | CSIRO Education | Years 2-12 | The Double Helix Science Club (incorporating The Helix and Scientriffic magazines) |
Liz Yuncken CSIRO Education PO Box 225, Dickson ACT 2602 P: (02) 6276 6264 E: Elizabeth.Yuncken@csiro.au Web: www.csiro.au/helix |
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| 13 | National | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Geoff Bloom National Coordinator NFF House 2nd Floor 14-16 Brisbane Ave BARTON ACT 2600 PO Box E10 KINGSTON ACT 2604 P: (02) 6273 2308 M: 0411 182 281 E: geoffb@ruralskills.com.au Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 14 | National | Education Kit on Merino Breeding | Australian Wool Innovation | 9-12 | An education resource kit describing the culmination of ten years of work by Merino industry identities and researchers. The kit aims to give agriculture students a thorough understanding of breeding methods within the Merino industry and how these can impact on productivity and profitability. Key components of the kit include: a tailored PowerPoint presentation on project methods and outcomes; an interview with SARDI Principal Research Scientist, Dr Forbes Brien; and video footage of the project in action. Case studies are used to demonstrate how the project has translated on-farm. | South Australian Research and Development Institute |
David Dawson or Suzanne Laing P: (02) 8204 3850 Web: www.wool.com.au |
| 15 | National | Education Program - School Science Research Project | CRC Sugar Industry Innovation through Biotechnology | Years 9-12 | The School Science Research Project will (i) determine how to effectively teach and assess key biotechnology concepts; (ii) assess how to transfer knowledge through school/parent and community links; and (iii) identify strategies that promote effective collaboration between schools and scientists. |
Dr Kim Nichols Project Leader Level 5, John Hines Building University of Queensland St Lucia Qld 4072 P: (07) 33657502 E: k.nichols@uq.edu.au Web: School Science Research Project |
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| 16 | National | Exporting for the Future | Austrade | Years 5 -12 Higher education | Austrade produces a range of school teaching and learning resources in multimedia and print formats. The resources cover business, economics and SOSE curricula topics such as international trade, business enterprise, international business, exporting and marketing, globalisation and the global economy. Extensive video business case studies and country and industry information are provided along with teacher professional development workshops. |
Leigh Derigo Manager Education Programs PO Box 2386 Canberra ACT 2601 P: (02) 6201 7430 E: education@austrade.gov.au Web: Austrade |
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| 17 | National | Farm Ready | DAFF | Primary producers and Primary Industries | A part of the Australia's Farming Future initiative, FarmReady is a national program, and available to all primary industries. Eligible participants are able to claim up to $1500 per financial year to attend FarmReady approved courses, with additional funding available for associated reasonable travel, accommodation and childcare expenses. Approved courses focus on areas designed to equip primary producers with the tools to manage and adapt to the impacts of climate change. FarmReady offers two types of support, FarmReady Reimbursement Grants and FarmReady Industry Grants. Industry Grants of up to $80 000 are available to eligible industry, primary producer or natural resource management groups to develop skills and strategies in response to the impacts of climate change. |
E: farmready@DAFF.gov.au Web: www.farmready.gov.au |
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| 18 | National E (NSW) | Fishcare NSW | I&I NSW | Schools, Community and angling public | Fishcare is a community-based program, funded by government, in which recreational fishers assist the governing agency with educating the community and angling public about the rules and ethics of fishing sustainably. In NSW this is the flagship program of the Recreational Fishing Trusts. Over 380 TAFE accredited volunteers are involved in face-to-face education with anglers to advise them about NSW fishing rules and to promote responsible fishing practices. Volunteers help in a range of activities, such as fishing workshops, fishing for sport, on water advisory in dedicated fishcare vessels, catch surveys and attendance at community events. | Recreational Fishing Trust, TAFE, DAFF |
Dee McElligott NSW - State Coordinator, Community Programs PO Box 21, Cronulla NSW 2230 P: (02) 9527 8531 E: Dee.mcelligott@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: Fishcare NSW |
| 19 | National | Gene Technology Public Awareness Campaign | Agrifood Awareness Australia Limited (AFAA) | An industry initiative, established to increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate and decision-making about gene technology. AFAA is committed to providing quality, factual, science-based information on the use of gene technology in agriculture to allow for informed decisions. | CropLife Australia, GRDC, NFF, Cotton and Sugar industries, GGA, Red meat industry. |
E: info@afaa.com.au Web: www.afaa.com.au |
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| 20 | National | Get into Genes E | Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics and the Molecular Plant Breeding CRC | School students Years 9-12 Teachers Pre-service teachers | An interactive education program for secondary school students highlighting the application of biotechnology to crop improvement. Enthusiastic post-graduate science students teach molecular biology tools and techniques to the participants, inspiring them to consider tertiary studies and careers in agricultural biotechnology. Workshops are closely linked with current secondary school curricula. Recent developments include teacher and pre-service teacher professional development workshops plus workshops for senior students on 'issues in gene technology'. Primarily run on campus at the University of Adelaide, La Trobe University Bundoora and the University of Melbourne Parkville, Get into Genes also runs rural and regional outreach programs. | Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) and Molecular Plant Breeding CRC (MPBCRC). La Trobe University Outreach supported by Biotechnology Australia. |
Dr Heather Bray, Education Manager Molecular Plant Breeding CRC Plant Genomics Centre, Waite Campus University of Adelaide PMB 1 Glen Osmond SA 5069 P: (08) 8303 7414 M: 0419 035 156 E: heather.bray@molecularplantbreeding.com Dr. Monica Ogierman, Education Manager Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics (ACPFG) Plant Genomics Centre, Waite Campus University of Adelaide P: (08) 8303 6725 M: 0401 993 799 E: monica.ogierman@acpfg.com.au Belinda Griffiths Manager, Get into Genes Victoria Molecular Plant Breeding CRC Victorian AgriBiosciences Centre 1 Park Drive Bundoora VIC 3083 T: (03) 9479 5185 M: 0400 042 297 E: belinda.griffiths@getintogenes.com.au Web: www.getintogenes.com.au |
| 21 | National | High Schools´ Poultry Industry Education competition | QPIF & WPSA (Qld sub-branch) | 7-12 | A national competition (now in its tenth year) that allows students to learn about the wide variety and range of careers in the poultry industry. In 2009 students from 28 Queensland, New South Wales and South Australian schools participated. Nambour State High School students won the 2009 competition for their report on studying the effect of different feeds on egg quality and production. | Queensland Chicken Grower´s Council, Queensland Egg Producers Association and Australian Poultry CRC |
Tanya Nagle Extension Officer Poultry Poultry Animal Science Redlands Research Station, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Qld P: (07) 3824 9509 E: tanya.nagle@deedi.qld.gov.au web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| 22 | National | Horticulture - Your guide to courses in Australia 2010 | Rural Press Limited | Years 9-12 | An Education & Careers Guide primarily addressed at school leavers and their advisors, but of vital importance to the industry, which regularly raises concerns about filling skills gaps. There is a commentary with some terrific stories about the opportunities in the horticulture industry for young people, as well as a 28-page course directory. | Rural Press, Horticulture Australia Ltd |
Gerard McEvilly Horticulture Supply Chain Services 29 Bingara Road Beecroft NSW 2119 P: (02) 9876 1627 M: 0409 047 117 E: gmcevilly@gmail.com Web: Careers & courses in horticulture |
| 23 | National | Investing In Youth undergraduate studentship program | A collaborative project of RIRDC's new Community Resilience R&D program. | This program is offering up to 10 studentships, with the final number depending on final sponsorship and quality of applicants. Studentships will be open to students studying primary industries related degrees across Australian universities. 2010 applications closed in January with successful applicants confirmed and announced prior to the end of February and the beginning of the academic year. | RDC's, Universities, PICSE, PIEF |
Edwina Clowes,
Research Manager RIRDC Rural Women's Award M: 0417 727 544 E: clowesedwina@bigpond.com |
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| 24 | National | Jet and Emma Farm Management Series K-12 | Dairy Youth Australia Inc | K to 12 - mainly upper primary and secondary and highly suitable background material for undergrad animal science and veterinary students | 'Getting Down and Dirty on the Farm with Jet and Emma' - Education Program for K to 12 published on the web by Landlearn NSW as a PowerPoint series follows the journey of two farm apprentices undertaking a dairy traineeship as part of their HSC. By working at dairies which make the most of available technology and the latest science and research they have been able to extend their practical on-ground learning back into the classroom. Changes to the way farmers manage their properties have moved faster than educational resource development. Jet and Emma help bridge this gap through this engaging, genuine and relevant educational resource. | Landlearn NSW, Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, Kiama Municipal Council |
Lynne Strong, Chairman Dairy Youth Australia Inc E: Lynnestrong@dairyyouthaustralia.com.au Web: www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au |
| 25 | National | KidsGrow | Nursery and Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) | P-6 | NGIA's KidsGrow is a practical toolkit of resources to help schools get kids gardening. Specially created by teachers for teachers, the KidsGrow's hands-on gardening projects are directly linked to the school curriculum and expose students to a range of thinking skills and learning styles. |
Robert Prince, CEO, NGIA P: (02) 9876 5200 PO Box 907 Epping NSW 1710 E: robert.prince@ngia.com.au Web: www.ngia.com.au |
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| 26 | National | Kondinin Group - The Workboot Series books and Teacher Resource Kits. (Wool, Wheat, Chicken, Eggs, Potatoes, Agroforestry, Timber, Honey, Rice, Dairy, Vegetables, Beef) | Kondinin Group | K-8 | THE WORKBOOT SERIES is a collection of innovative resources taking children beyond the supermarket shelf to discover the origins of their food and clothing. 'Blunnie the Workboot' takes readers on a fun and interactive journey to discover what happens from the source - to the shop - to the plate. The quality hard-cover books feature: - Five clear sections including the source, the producer, the product, the consumer and the environment. - A colour-coded contents page and research flow chart. - Lively text including attention-grabbing fact boxes, recipes and activities. - Amusing illustrations and information diagrams. - A comprehensive colour-coded glossary and index. |
Debbie Boxall &
Catriona Nicholls P: (08) 6250 4555 PO Box 1107 Bentley DC WA 6983 E: debbie.boxall@kondinin.com.au E: Catriona.nicholls@kondinin.com.au Web: www.kondiningroup.com |
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| 27 | National | Lab On Legs | CSIRO Education | Years 2-12 | CSIROSEC staff take the 'Lab on Legs' program to regional Australia, offering a range of hands on science programs at schools. Sessions run for 90 minutes with a short introduction followed by lots of hands-on experiments. |
David Trotter, CSIRO Education PO Box 56, Highett VIC 3190 P: (03) 9252 6085 E: David.Trotter@csiro.au Web: www.csiro.au/csirosec |
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| 28 | National | Le Cordon Bleu Farm to Table Challenge 2009/10 | Young Gourmet | Years 7-12 | The Le Cordon Bleu Farm To Table Challenge asks schools to grow, produce, package, market and sell 'Regional', International or Cultural food using traditional artisan growing or production methods. Runs to end of Term One 2010. | Adelaide University |
Young Gourmet PO Box 372 Newport Beach NSW 2106 M: 0414 678 816 E: contact@younggourmet.com Web: www.younggourmet.com/a/56.html |
| 29 | National | Marine Education Society of Australasia | Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) | K-12 | The Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA) is a national organisation that aims to bring together people interested in the study and enjoyment of coastal and marine environments. MESA provides a forum for the sharing of ideas to facilitate the development of leading environmental education and interpretation programs with a coastal and marine focus. MESA promotes the sustainable use of marine and coastal environments through education. Members are a wide variety of educators who share a common belief in education to achieve ecologically sustainable development for the marine environment. MESA supports educators in delivering best practice marine education, hosts 'Seaweek' (March 1-7, 2010), facilitates training, workshops and conferences for members', and produces educational kits. |
Queensland Jo Roberts, Education Officer Reef Check Australia E: education@reefcheckaustralia.org South Australia / NT Position vacant New South Wales / ACT Chris Preston, University of Sydney E: c.preston@edfac.usyd.edu.au Tasmania Jenni Burdon Parks and Wildlife Service, Hobart E: jenni.burdon@parks.tas.gov.au Victoria Bob Winters, Educating Options wintersb@bigpond.net.au Western Australia Michael Burgess, Department Of Fisheries E: michael.burgess@fish.wa.edu.au Web: www.fish.wa.gov.au Web: www.mesa.edu.au |
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| 30 | National | MESA Coasts and Marine Schools Project | MESA | K-12 | A professional development program for teachers to develop skills and strategies for including marine education programs in school curricula. The 15 modules and the supporting materials, including Black Line Masters and a Field Activities Guide, are designed to promote inclusion of coastal and marine content in school programs from Kindergarten to Year 12 and incorporates currently available teaching materials and resources. It is in modular form for flexibility of use and to cater for differences in the needs of educators. The web version of the workshop modules has been developed to provide ease of access to these materials. |
MESA PO Box 354 Belconnen ACT 2616 Web: www.mesa.edu.au |
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| 31 | National | Molecular Plant Breeding CRC Teacher Resources | Molecular Plant Breeding Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) | Secondary school teachers and students | Online education resources including freely accessible games, animated stories, puzzles and interactives for middle-years students. Topics include bioinformatics, gene mapping, inheritance, dominant and recessive alleles, as well as plant biology and an introduction to plants and plant traits that are important in Australian agriculture. | Teachers helped develop these resources. Some were developed in collaboration with Biotechnology Australia and the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics. |
Dr Heather Bray Education Manager, Molecular Plant Breeding CRC Plant Genomics Centre Waite Campus, University of Adelaide PMB 1, GLEN OSMOND SA 5069 T: (08) 8303 7414 M: 0419 035 156 E: heather.bray@molecularplantbreeding.com Web: www.molecularplantbreeding.com |
| 32 | National | National Digital Resource Network and the National Pool of Digital Curriculum Resources | Curriculum Corporation, The Learning Federation | K-12 | THE LE@RNING FEDERATION (TLF) was a national project funded by all the ministers of education in Australia. TLF is now known as National Digital Resource Network (NDLRN). Curriculum Corporation - a not for profit ministerial owned company - manages the NDLRN. Over 8,900 digital curriculum resources have been produced or licensed (National Pool of Digital Curriculum Resources - NPDCR). All NPDCR content is available free to all Australian and New Zealand schools. Tertiary institutions engaged in pre-service teacher training also have access to the NPDCR. The project now provides the opportunity for parties to make their content discoverable within the NPDCR. Content must be 'Free for Education'. | All the ministers of education - commonwealth, state and territory |
Martin Stone, Senior Manager The Le@rning Federation / Curriculum Projects Curriculum Corporation Level 5 440 Collins St MELBOURNE VIC 3000 P: 1300 780 545 E: martin.stone@curriculum.edu.au Web: www.curriculum.edu.au or www.tlf.edu.au |
| 33 | National | National Forestry Education Awareness Network | National Forestry Education Awareness Network | The National Forestry Education and Awareness Network reports to the Federal Government and consists of the State- based forest educators involved in the development and delivery of teaching and learning programs and resources for teachers and students. The group includes qualified teachers and works closely with State education systems. |
David Hamilton E: dhamilt5@bigpond.net.au Web: www.australianforests.org.au/ |
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| 34 | National | Ollie's Island - Interactive resource for students | Sustain Ability International Pty. Ltd. | Years 5-8 | The Ollie's Island program is designed for middle year students. It is an interactive edu-tainment program that explores sustainable production and consumption from a uniquely Australian perspective. The website supports the Ollie's Island CD ROM Program and explores chains of sustainable production and consumption across all major industries in Australia. It aims to help visitors understand where everything they eat, drink, use and wear comes from and to appreciate the people involved in making this happen. Issues covered include: Sustainability, Biodiversity, Energy, Land Management, Waste and Water across the industries of Dairy, Fibre, Field Crops, Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Meat & Livestock and Minerals. | National Farmers' Federation (NFF), along with a unique group of government and industry organisations |
Jane Stewart LPO Box 3051, Cotham VIC 3101 P: (03) 9817 7722 M: 0411 838 033 E: jane@sustain-ability-int.com Web: www.olliesworld.com www.olliesworld.com/island/aus/index.htm |
| 35 | National | On-Line email discussion forum for young people in rural industries | Future Farmers Network | Young people! | An on-line network of 700 members that connects young people in rural industries across Australia. Quarterly email discussion forums on topics voted by members. Provides information on career and industry opportunities, awards, funding and projects. This information contributes to a young rural generation that is more informed, educated and proactive. State contacts and their details available on website | Suncorp Bank Agribusiness; Grain Growers Association; Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars |
Georgie Aley (Secretary & NSW contact) Future Farmers Network PO Box 41 Koolunga SA 5464 M: 0447 680 359 E: secretary@futurefarmers.com.au Web: www.futurefarmers.com.au |
| 36 | National | Pest Plant Biosecurity Schools' Education Strategy | CRC for National Plant Biosecurity (CRCNPB) | P-7 | To encourage students to enjoy learning about plants and the importance of protecting them from pests and diseases, the CRCNPB has produced the following resources: (1) 'Plant Pest Investigation' - a big book for 5-8 year olds and teachers' notes. (2) Plant Pest Investigators - a science unit for upper primary students (years 4 to 7 depending on the state/territory). Teacher PD is also available. |
Melanie Hay Education officer CRC for National Plant Biosecurity P (02) 6201 2882 Web: www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au |
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| 37 | National | Post high school education & training grants for rural youth | Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEFA) | High School Leavers and Young People up to the age of 21years of age | CEFA assisted rural communities to establish local education foundations. The education foundations raise funds and provide post- high school education and training grants to local youth. CEFA assists each local education foundation to become established by providing $10,000 in funding over the first three years as well as providing ongoing support and guidance as well as access to many other education scholarships. There are now 37 local education foundations around Australia that collectively have provided 1047 student grants totalling $1.1 million. CEFA also has partnerships with many universities and colleges that have provided an additional $250,000 in student grants. | 37 local education foundations |
Jocellin Jansson Executive Director P: 1300 652 144 E: ceo@cef.org.au |
| 38 | National | Poultry Teachers' Resource Kit | Poultry CRC | Years 6-12 | The Poultry CRC's Teachers' Resource Kit was launched at the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference in Gatton in January 2010. More information to come. |
Chris Day Poultry CRC University of New England PO Box U242 Armidale, NSW 2351 P: (02) 6773 3767 E: cday@poultrycrc.com.au Web: www.poultrycrc.com.au Julie Roberts University of New England P: (02) 6773 2632 E: jrobert2@une.edu.au |
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| 39 | National | Scientists in Schools E | CSIRO Education | K-12 | Scientists in Schools, including its sub-program Mathematicians in Schools, creates and supports long-term partnerships between teachers in primary and secondary schools across Australia and scientists or mathematicians. Teachers and scientists or mathematicians who register are matched to form partnerships and work together in a way that suits both partners, with the aim of providing inspiration, fun and learning for students, teachers, and scientists or mathematicians alike. There is no cost to participants and the program arranges and pays for police checks for the scientists and mathematicians. Resources and ideas are available on the website. | There are over 1450 partnerships supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. |
Marian Heard, CSIRO Education PO Box 225, Dickson ACT 2602 P: (02) 6276 6589 E: scientistsinschools@csiro.au Web: www.scientistsinschools.edu.au |
| 40 | National | Stephanie Alexander's School Kitchen Garden Network | Stephanie Alexander's School Kitchen Garden Network | K-6 | The Kitchen Garden Program's aim is pleasurable food education for young children. ThisBy introducing this holistic approach we have a chance to positively influence children's food choices in ways that have not been tried before. A Kitchen Garden is created to provide edible, aromatic and beautiful resources for a kitchen. The creation and care of a Kitchen Garden teaches children about the natural world, about its beauty and how to care for it, how best to use the resources we have, and an appreciation for how easy it is to bring joy and wellbeing into one's life through growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing fresh, seasonal produce. The website has information on grants and curriculum links | Web: www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au | |
| 41 | National | Sunbeam Future Farmers Program | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) and Sunbeam | Employers and their Production Horticulture Certificate II Australian Apprentices | A program that supports Australian farmers by encouraging young people to take up full-time, part-time or school-based Certificate II Production Horticulture Apprenticeships. Sunbeam will donate $1,000 towards the cost of their apprenticeship to each approved farmer under the Future Farmers Program. In addition, Sunbeam will commit another $1,000 bonus payment, payable to each participating apprentice on completion of their Certificate II in Production Horticulture. Applications are now open Australia-wide, available to employers of Certificate II Production Horticulture apprentices. The program is open to all growers, not just those within the Sunbeam network. Applications close 30 April 2010. | Various Employers Australian Apprenticeship Centres, RTOs and GTOs |
Information, including Application Forms, is available
online at: www.sunbeamfoods.com.au
or www.ruralskills.com.au Prospective applicants can also contact Rural Skills Australia on 1800 647 798. |
| 42 | National | Supermarket Botany | Charles Sturt University EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation | P-12 | Supermarket Botany teaches students about the differences between fruits and vegetables, the differences between roots, stems and leaves and the developmental sequence from flowers to fruits. Teacher resources include a survey table, which can be simplified for younger students. Teachers can survey their class before doing a hands-on or computer-based demonstration and then re-survey a few days or weeks later to assess what has been learnt. A species table (pdf) is designed for senior high school and university students. It facilitates discussion of scientific naming, authority citations, taxonomic relationships, differences between monocotyledons and dicotyledons, etc |
Dr Geoff Burrows, Senior Lecturer Advisor BSc (Hort) & Bhort (Env) School Ag & Wine Science Charles Sturt University Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga 2678 P: (02) 69 332 654 E: GBurrows@csu.edu.au Web: Supermarket Botany |
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| 43 | National | The National All Breeds Youth Camp (January each year) | National Centre for Dairy Education - Australia | 10-12 | The five-day program aims to support young people as they develop their interest in the dairy industry. Over the five days of the camp, participants cover breeding, nutrition, communication, showmanship and judging skills. Sessions involve farm walks, activities and the famous 'Mystery Tour'. Participants have the opportunity to care for a heifer calf throughout the week. They are involved in feeding, watering and monitoring of the heifer as well as preparing it for Exhibition Day. |
Tracey Marsden P: 1300 062 332 E: tmarsden@ncdea.edu.au Web: www.ncdea.edu.au |
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| 44 | National | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | University of Tasmania (UTas) | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 4 to 12; primary industry sector employers that support industry placement activities | PICSE is a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. This integrated strategy delivers science class activities, Science Investigation Award program, teachers' professional development, teaching resources, student camps and student industry placement programs, all building strong and sustainable relationships with local scientists in primary industries, hence attracting students into tertiary science and increasing the number of skilled professionals in science-based primary industries. PICSE has its National Hub in Tasmania and has Activity Centres in every State. PICSE has been externally evaluated since its inception in 1998, demonstrating robust evidence based outcomes. It has four Programs - the Delivery Program, the Innovation Program, the Investment and Evaluation Program and the Business Management Program. All personnel participate in two annual professional development programs to support the Innovation and Evaluation process of PICSE. | Financial Partners: Australian Government (DEEWR), GRDC, HAL, FRDC, DA, CRDC, CCRC, PCRC, MDBA, NCGRT, ACDA, ASTA, UTAS, UWA, Flinders Uni, GrowSmart Training, UNE, USQ, USC, various State Departments of Primary Industry and Education. |
Associate Professor David Russell E: David.Russell@utas.edu.au Web: www.picse.org |
| 45 | National | Timbertrek | National Association of Forests Industries | Teachers and students | NAFI has produced a web-based resource called TimberTrek and the Forest Manager Game. The TimberTrek Education site is a resource for teachers and students to learn more about the timber industry. Activity Sheets on the website include: Places and Products; What is a forest?; Swamp Gum Puzzle; Who needs a tree? The Better Forest Board Game; Quiz Time; Tall Trees; The Forest Ecosystem; Our Furry Friends | Web: www.nafi.com.au/timbertrek.html/ | |
| 46 | National | Tomorrow's Leaders for Sustainability - Leadership Training with vocational links | Sustain Ability International Pty. Ltd. | Tomorrow's Leaders for Sustainability (TLfS) is an initiative that helps young people understand and appreciate the key principles and issues of sustainability while gaining the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their chosen career. The program's training in sustainability leadership is based on a holistic and interactive approach to learning that respects the student's prior experience, knowledge and skills. |
Jane Stewart LPO Box 3051, Cotham VIC 3101 P: (03) 9817 7722 M: 0411 838 033 E: jane@sustain-ability-int.com Web: www.leadersforsustainability.com |
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| 47 | National | What does your garden grow? E | I&I NSW | Vocational education and training sector especially trainers, weed professionals | What does your garden grow? developed by the CRC for Australian Weed Management provides resources and 'train the trainer' opportunities. The resources provide an overview of the importance of weeds and their impact on our unique Australian environment. The resources cover introductory information on where weeds are a problem, how weeds spread and the theory and practice behind control measures. A key section relates to planting less weedy plants in our gardens as an alternative to those with weedy characteristics. A new follow-up course, What pesky plant is that?, provides skills for plant identification utilising the Environmental Weeds of Australia DVD. | A VET sector teaching resource developed by the CRC for Australian Weed Management (Note: CRC has now ceased). Courses can be delivered by schools, councils, CMA's, Bushcare or Landcare groups, community colleges and other adult education providers. |
Annette Beer, Education Officer
I & I NSW Wagga Wagga P: (02) 6938 1671 E: annette.beer@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: What does your garden grow? |
| 48 | National & New South Wales | Weed Warriors | I&I NSW | An innovative national education that provides participants the opportunity to learn, hands-on about invasive pest plants, a major environmental menace to Australia, and to become part of the solution to the problem. Through interactive learning, strengthened through unique partnerships developed between government and the community, Weed Warriors fosters an increased awareness of and participation in local weed issues. Weed Warriors provides a high level of support and resources to assist weed professionals and schools implement the program. |
Alyssa Schembri NSW Weed Warriors Coordinator (and Acting National Coordinator) P: (02) 6391 3850 E: alyssa.schembri@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: www.weedwarriors.net.au |
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| 207 | National | Vertebrate Pest Education | Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre | K-12 | The Invasive Animals CRC has created 'Feral Focus' - A teaching resource available at www.feral.org.au The material used in the University of Canberra Vertebrate Pest Management Diploma course has been simplified for secondary students. Student activities, interactive scenarios and further reading all reinforce several strands of learning including: Life and Living; Working Scientifically; Science and Society; Science at Work; Sustainability of Life and Wise Resource Use; Time, Continuity and Change; Place and Space; Natural and Social Systems; Environments; Care of Places; and Natural and Social Systems. A primary school resource tied to the curriculum and titled 'Pest Tales' is currently being developed for Year 4-5 students. | Federal Government, University of Canberra, Institute for Applied Ecology. |
Joanne Keogh, Education Officer Education - Invasive Animals CRC Institute of Applied Ecology University of Canberra E: jo.keogh@canberra.edu.au Web: www.feral.org.au |
| 222 | National | Woolwise | Australian Wool Education Trust | K-12 | Educational resources available on the woolwise website include: -Resources developed by the CRC for Premium Quality Wool (1993-2000) -Resources developed by the Sheep Industry CRC (2000-2007) -Resource material developed by other institutions using funding provided by the Australian Wool Education Trust. -Links to resources created by AWI |
Secretary Australian Wool Education Trust c/- AWTA Ltd P.O. Box 240 North Melbourne Vic. 3051 AUSTRALIA P: (03) 9840 2235 E: woolwise@woolwise.com Web: www.woolwise.com.au |
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| 223 | National | Biotechnology Online | Biotechnology Australia | 7-12 | Biotechnology Australia is an Australian Government agency that ceased operations on 30 June 2008. However, the Biotechnology Online Secondary School Resource provides balanced and factual information about biotechnology. It has been designed to fit with Australian State and Territory Science curriculums, with cross-over into Studies of Society and the Environment to allow for broader discussion of issues. | Numerous. See: Biotechnology Online | Web: Biotechnology Online |
| 224 | National | Weed Education Resources | CRC for Australian Weed Management | 5-12 | The CRC no longer exists, but the website contains a lot of useful information. The Education and Training Resources include school initiatives such as: Lord of the Weeds Competition (Secondary); Ghastly Guests Unit of Work (Upper Primary); Weed Warriors; Weed Wipeout Game and Misbehaving Plants | Web: Weed Education Resources |
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF.
| PIEF-home | National | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
| No. | Jurisdiction | Initiative | Lead Organisation | Target group | Description | Partners and/or participants | Contact and website |
| 1 | ACT | Royal Canberra Show (26-28 February 2010)And Hands on experience with rural animals | Royal National Capital Agricultural Society (RNCAS) | 7-12 | The RNCAS holds an 'Agricultural Education Day' for schools to provide agricultural school students with 'hands on' experience. In August 2009 around 120 students attended from schools including Canberra Boys Grammer and Queanbeyan High. Students are taught the fundamentals of cattle, poultry, alpaca, sheep and goat structure, what a judge looks for, and the do's and don'ts of exhibiting animals. They are also introduced to Junior Judging practices with each breed of animal, leading up to the next Royal Canberra Show. | ActewAGL | Ian Barklamb RNCAS Cattle Section Head P: (02) 6241 2478 M: 0428935045 PO Box 106 Bermagui NSW 2546 E: barky@smartchat.net.au Web: www.rncas.org.au |
| 2 | ACT and NSW as well as SA, Vic and QLD | 'Farm To You' Education Programs | F.A.R.M. (Farm Animal Resource Management) | Pre-school, K-12, General public of all ages | Established in 1994 to promote agriculture through educational and/or informative displays using a comprehensive range of quality farm animals. Programs range from basic hands-on visits to pre and primary schools to providing resources and practical training for Upper Secondary and Tertiary students. Operating from a commercial livestock enterprise near Yass in NSW, the various 'Farm To You' programs have been developed to the point where the 'Marvelous Milk' unit has been staged as a major milking/dairy feature at Royal Shows in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne. Staffed by practicing farmers with tertiary qualifications in Rural Science and Agronomy, all F.A.R.M displays provide an educational focus, regardless of location or event. | Supported by Landmark Copeland Medway, district farmers and livestock producers. Accessed by ACT schools, regional community organisations and events and interstate Royal Agricultural Societies. | Jane Southwell and Kathleen Allan
"Bindaree" PO Box 522 Yass, NSW 2583 P: (02) 6226 4273 M: 0419514709 E: farm@farmarm.com.au Web: www.farmarm.com.au |
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF.
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| 49 | New South Wales | 'The Alison Principle' (includes Slow Food Sydney) | 'The Alison Principle' | The Alison Principle provides a diverse range of services that work on a holistic principle of people, planet, plate. Involved in 'Slow Food Sydney'; Taste education; School kitchen gardens; Speaker at schools on the importance of food and producers; Events NSW 'Breakfast on the Bridge'. |
Alison Drover, Director
P: (02) 9960 8598 M 0404 304 458 E: contact@alisondrover.com W: www.thealisonprinciple.com eatgreendesign breakastonthebridge |
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| 50 | New South Wales | 'Bluey and Perchy' recreational trust advisory trailers E | I&I NSW | Community and angling public | Mobile education units are affectionately names bluey and perchy after state fish species. I&I NSW has 4 blueys and 1 perchy, which are used by NSW Fisheries Education Officers and Fishcare volunteers. These eye-caching, versatile communication tools appear at key water access points, schools, field days and community events across NSW. There purpose is to inform and educate the community and angling public about IINSW initiatives, and responsible fishing through the use of high profile, colourful education units containing practical and tactile information at events, shows and schools. | Recreational Fishing Trust |
Dee McElligott NSW - State Coordinator, Community Programs PO Box 21, Cronulla NSW 2230 P: (02) 9527 8531 E: Dee.mcelligott@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: Bluey and Perchy |
| 51 | New South Wales | Bondi Marine Discovery Centre | Bondi Marine Discovery Centre | K-12 | The Bondi Marine Discovery Centre program educates school children on sustainable recreational fishing. This non-profit organisation offers marine and coastal education excursion programs to schools and communities in the Sydney region. Located within the Bondi Pavilion, there is an interactive aquarium, museum and educational arcade. School excursions include local marine environment visits, slide shows, talks and presentations using individual aquariums. | Web: www.marinediscovery.org.au | |
| 52 | New South Wales | Bridging the gap between city and country | Tocal College | 9-12 | A $5 million refurbishment and remodelling of several buildings at Tocal College's dairy site will result in a new agricultural training centre. $500,000 will also be spent at the college's other campus, Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre at Yanco. Some buildings will also be refurbished into short-stay accommodation for visiting school groups. TOCAL is focusing on how institutions adapt to changing needs such as climate change, skills shortages, energy efficiency and social inclusion by providing residential facilities for people in isolated areas. Twenty years ago TOCAL was largely straight agriculture. Today it teaches conservation and land management and how to bridge the gap between country and city. | Federal Government |
E: info@tocal.com Web: www.tocal.com |
| 53 | New South Wales | Bugwise for Schools E | The Australian Museum | Teachers and school students (Stage 2-4). | Bugwise for Schools comprehensively addresses key issues of biodiversity conservation and science literacy. Addressing a critical dearth of accessible tools for equipping formal educators with the skills & competence to actively engage learners in scientific methods the project integrates the Australian Museum's biodiversity conservation research into the curriculum providing primary & high school teachers & students with training and tools to engage with their local environment and contribute to scientific research projects. | Major Supporter: NSWDECC Environmental Trust |
Dr Sophie Lieberman Coordinator Science Communication Australian Museum 6 College Street Sydney NSW 2010 P: (02) 9320 6370 E: Sophie.Lieberman@austmus.gov.au Web: www.australianmuseum.net.au/Bugwise |
| 54 | New South Wales | Careers In Agriculture | RAS of NSW Youth Group; Royal Agricultural Society of NSW | High School students | The 2010 Careers in Agriculture Expo is an initiative of the RAS of NSW Youth Group, hosted by The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), and supported by major sponsor Grain Growers Association. The Expo will contain university and trade displays, speakers, and incorporate a free sausage sizzle for school students visiting, competing and exhibiting at the show. It will provide a platform to encourage young people to consider a career in agriculture and heighten awareness that agriculture is integral to our future and to meeting today's challenges of growing sufficient food more sustainably on less available land. | Tertiary education institutions and industry, Grain Growers Association |
Michele Gairn, Manager, Education & Agricultural
Development Royal Agricultural Society of NSW 1 Showground Road Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127 P: (02) 9704 1156 E: mgairn@rasnsw.com.au or Heidi Cheney, P: (02) 9886 2205 E: heidi@graingrowers.com.au Web: Careers In Agriculture |
| 55 | New South Wales | Camden Park Environmental Education Centre | NSW Department of Education and Training | K-10 | Camden Park EEC is situated on a 1600ha grazing property on the outskirts of Sydney. This property includes the original residence, farm buildings and cemetery of the Macarthur family. (Belgenny Farm). The property is now used as NSW Agriculture's main research institute. |
P: (02) 4636 6313 P.O. Box 684 Camden 2570 E: camdenpk-e.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.camdenpk-e.schools.nsw.edu.au |
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| 56 | New South Wales | Cream of the Crop competition | Dairy Youth Australia Inc | 10-12 | The Cream of the Crop Competition provides an innovative and fun tool for students to document and share with others their studies and story. Prizes of up to $1000 are on offer. The best 15 entries will also be published on the Landlearn NSW website. Winners will be announced during the 2010 Royal Easter Show. | Industry & Investment NSW sponsors the high school prizes. | Web: Cream of the Crop |
| 57 | New South Wales | Drought assistance for schools | Dept of Education Employment & Workplace Relations | Drought Assistance for Schools provides funding to rural and remote schools in EC declared areas to assist with ongoing education expenses and the cost of educational activities. | Web: Drought assistance for schools | ||
| 58 | New South Wales | EH Graham Centre Agriculture enrichment day | EH Graham Centre | Yr 10-11 Agriculture students at Regional High Schools | Held at CSU and the neighbouring Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, the day gives students access to some of NSW's leading agricultural and veterinary scientists. Students can choose between a variety of hands-on, applied research activities including selecting wheat for disease resistance, sheep breeding, vegetable oil quality assurance, bone identification and laboratory experiments to detect fungi on ryegrass seed. | EH Graham Centre (CSU & I&I NSW) plus NSW Assoc. of Agricultural Teachers |
Mrs Raylene Heath Administrative Assistant EH Graham Centre Charles Sturt University E: rheath@csu.edu.au P: (02) 6938 1978 Web: www.csu.edu.au/research/grahamcentre |
| 59 | New South Wales | Fairfield City Farm | Fairfield City Council | K-10 | Fairfield City Farm is a farm-based attraction, close to the heart of Sydney, a place where students can enjoy a variety of exciting shows and exhibits involving farm and native animals. Website includes resources and activities. |
P: (02) 9823 3222 Fairfield City Farm 31 Darling Street Abbotsbury NSW 2176 E: cityfarm@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au Web: www.cityfarm.com.au |
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| 60 | New South Wales | Fishing Workshops Program E | I&I NSW | 8-14 years | Fishing workshops run across NSW and are designed to teach responsible fishing practices to children, providing an educational experience that is enjoyable. The major goal is to teach the basics of fishing to a newcomer and to encourage them to continue in the sport. Participants learn about; fishing rules and regulations, fishing safety, fish handling and habitat protection, casting, rigging and bait. The location sites vary over time but generally are located in either departmental owned facilities or safe locations which have been risk assessed by agency staff. | Recreational Fishing Trust |
Dee McElligott NSW - State Coordinator, Community Programs PO Box 21, Cronulla NSW 2230 P: (02) 9527 8531 E: Dee.mcelligott@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: Fishing Workshops |
| 61 | New South Wales | Future Farmers Field Days | Farmsafe NSW | Years 9-12 High school Ag students | Based on a group of 13 farm safety modules that have presenter instructions, high school teacher resources and assessment tools for use back at school. The program brings together high school agricultural students, people and groups interested in farm safety, industry safety experts. Run as a field day, the program includes presentations and demonstrations on farm safety. The content of the program is linked closely with the high school agricultural curriculum in NSW. Currently running at I&I NSW Tocal College locations: Tocal Agricultural Centre & Tamworth Agricultural Institute. | Farmsafe NSW, Workcover NSW, Australian Centre for Agricultural Health & Safety, Department of Industry and Investment NSW, Federal Department of Health and Ageing. |
Farmsafe NSW Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety E: aghealth@health.usyd.edu.au P: (02)67528210 PO Box 256 Moree NSW 2400 E: aghealth@health.usyd.edu.au |
| 62 | New South Wales | Get Hooked... It's Fun to Fish | I&I NSW | Middle and Upper Primary school (Stage 2 and Stage 3) | 'Get hooked...It's fun to fish' (GH) is a statewide primary schools education program, coordinated by I&I NSW. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn, via interactive discovery based activities and games designed to teach children at an early age, safe and responsible fishing practices and the important role aquatic habitats play in relation to fish and other animals. Each year students are given the opportunity to partake in a fishing workshop week, where they are able to put theory learnt into practice. | Recreational Fishing Trust, TAFE. |
Dee McElligott NSW - State Coordinator, Community Programs PO Box 21, Cronulla NSW 2230 P: (02) 9527 8531 E: Dee.mcelligott@industry.nsw.gov.au or Louise Roberts, P: (02) 9527 8531 E: Louise.roberts@industry.nsw.gov.au E: gethooked.fisheries@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: get-hooked |
| 63 | New South Wales | Girls Work | Department of Education and Training | This NSW Department of Education and Training website provides information to female students about careers in non-traditional fields, including work profiles on four areas: environmental science, information technology, sport and recreation and small business. | Web: http://girlswork.det.nsw.edu.au | ||
| 64 | New South Wales | Go4Grains Kids' Design Challenge E | Grain Growers Association Ltd, Go Grains Health & Nutrition (Go Grains), the Technology in Primary Schools (TiPS) Network, NSW Department of Education and Training | Primary & Secondary School Students Year 5-8 | The Challenge requires students to develop an innovative grain-based food product or an advertising campaign targeting their peers. The aim of this initiative is to drive awareness of the importance of eating '4+ serves a day' of nutritious grain-based foods such as bread, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice and oats as part of a healthy diet. | 1500 students from across NSW participated in the 2009 Challenge. |
Grain Growers Association Membership Services Team PO Box 358, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: (02) 9886 2200 E: membership@graingrowers.com.au Web: www.graingrowers.com.au |
| 65 | New South Wales | Historic Tocal Homestead and Tocal Farm Tours | Tocal College, Industry and Investment NSW | K-12 | Historic Tocal Homestead and heritage farm buildings provide a look at the changes in agriculture since European settlement. Farm tours of Tocal's large commercial farms are available to look at food and fibre production, environmental management or specific issues associated with the operation of modern farming enterprises. Tocal dairy is often used as a case study for the year 11/12 Agriculture syllabus. | CB Alexander Foundation |
Sandy Earle Tocal College P: (02) 4939 8901 E: info@tocal.com Web: www.tocal.com |
| 66 | New South Wales | LandLearn NSW | I&I NSW | K-12 | LandLearn NSW is a state-wide schools education program coordinated by I&I NSW. LandLearn NSW works in partnership with organisations to encourage and support the incorporation of studies about sustainable primary production and natural resource management into K-12 classroom teaching. LandLearn has many resources including digital image, video and presentation libraries. The LandLearn website aims to be a portal to connect educators with all available NSW resources. | NSW Farmers' Association, Royal Agricultural Society NSW |
Carmen Perry Landlearn Coordinator NSW Department of Primary Industries PO Box 344 HRMC NSW 2310 P: (02) 49316540 E: carmen.perry@industry.nsw.gov.au Web: www.landlearnnsw.org.au |
| 67 | New South Wales | Maitland City Council | Maitland City Council | Teachers and Students in years 10 -12 | Environmental Youth Forum program (29 April 2010). | Hunter Water |
P: (02) 4934 9700 E: mcc@maitland.nsw.gov.au Web: www.maitland.nsw.gov.au |
| 68 | New South Wales | Marine and Freshwater Centre | University of Wollongong | 7-12 | The Centre caters for high school student visits where a significant part of the research is in Seaweed production and Aquaculture. |
Robbie Collins Head of Campus, Shoalhaven Campus University of Wollongong George Evans Drive, West Nowra NSW P: (02) 44480888 M: 0411547832 |
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| 69 | New South Wales | Marine Teachers Association of NSW | Marine Teachers Association of NSW | Teachers | The professional networking organisation of marine teachers working in NSW secondary schools. All schools in NSW are required to adhere to the National code of practice for recreational and sport fishing (as per Recfish Australia). | Web: www.wetpaper.com.au/mtansw/main.html | |
| 70 | New South Wales | NSW Farmers' Students Network | NSW Farmers | The NSW Farmers' Students Network is a resource for students and is only available to financial student members. It contains information on careers and other topics related to primary industries. |
P: (02) 8251 1700 GPO Box 1068, Sydney NSW 2001 Level 25, 66 Goulburn St Sydney NSW 2000 E: emailus@nswfarmers.org.au Web: www.nswfarmers.org.au/students |
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| 71 | New South Wales | Pathways to careers in the sheep/wool industry | Western Institute of TAFE Dubbo | Vocational Education and Training | Vocational education courses in shearing and wool handling are specifically designed to meet the local demand for labour in this strong wool producing area. | Australia Wool Innovation |
David Crean Shearing and Wool Handler Training TAFE NSW - Western Institute PO Box 92 Wellington NSW 2820 P: (02) 6840 2122 M 0419 422340 E: David.crean@tafensw.edu.au |
| 72 | New South Wales | Primary Industries Camp Program; Primary Industries career and leadership program | Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre, Yanco | 9-12 | Residential camp for high school students in the Murray-Darling region. The camps include interactive workshops, industry visits and guest speakers. Camp program aligned to Primary industry, Design and technology, food technology and science curriculum. Primary Industries career and leadership program for year 10-12 - Industry speakers from Viticulture, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries, Forestry, Food processing and manufacturing, Irrigation, Agronomy, Agribusiness and Training sectors share their career paths, life lessons and future career aspirations, students engage in team building, career planning and leadership activities over the four day program. |
Simone Fuller, Coordinator Business and Professional Services Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre P: (02) 69512544 M: 0419 610 117 E: simone.fuller@industry.nsw.gov.au |
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| 73 | New South Wales | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (NSW) | NSW Association of Agriculture Teachers | Teachers | Professional development for teachers and resources for schools |
President: Phil Hurst Hawkesbury High School Hibberts Lane, Freemans Reach, NSW 2756 P: (02) 45796800 E: philip.hurst@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.nswaat.org.au |
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| 74 | New South Wales | Rural educational excellence | Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) | 10-12 | The RASF encourages educational excellence and fosters sustainable rural and regional communities by supporting quality community programs, primarily in NSW, which help young people to help themselves. Initiatives include the JB Fairfax Rural Journalism Scholarship, The $25,000 Question and E3 Grants. | Web: www.rasf.org.au | |
| 75 | New South Wales | Schools Harvest | University of Western Sydney | Years 9-11 students | Students prepare a meal based around the harvested vegetables and meat from their schools agricultural plots in collaboration with their Food Technology teachers and the Head Chef at the Crown Plaza, Sydney. |
Prairiewood HS, Chifley College, Oakhill College, Northholm Grammar, Hurlstone Ag HS, St. Pauls Grammar, Macarthur HS, Bede Polding College. |
Stephen Blunden University of Western Sydney P: (02) 4570 1 281 E: s.blunden@uws.edu.au |
| 76 | New South Wales | Science EXPOsed | I&I NSW | 7-9 | A free event for junior high school students that explores the latest in science and technology and careers in science. |
Maryse Delorie P: (02) 9338 6793 E: maryse.delorie@osmr.nsw.gov.au Web: www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/scienceexposed |
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| 77 | New South Wales | Sydney Aquarium | Sydney Aquarium | K-12 | The Sydney Aquarium has on display the largest and most comprehensive collection of aquatic life in Australia, housing over 12,000 animals representing 650 different species. The website includes a range of educational initiatives and resources for primary and secondary students and teachers. |
Education Officer Sydney Aquarium Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 P: (02) 8251 7811 E: education@sydneyattractions.com.au Web: www.sydneyaquarium.com.au |
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| 78 | New South Wales | Sydney Royal Easter Show 2010 Schools' Program | Royal Agricultural Society of NSW | K-12 | Designed by education professionals, the 2010 Schools' Program provides a selection of 15 different sessions - Milking Barn, Chef Demonstrations, Sheep Shearing, Cattle Shed Tours and Spinners and Weavers. Industry experts and young farmers will engage students of all ages about 'Where our food and fibre comes from!' Sessions incorporate subject matter related to Agriculture, Design and Technology, Food Technology, Textiles and Design, and Science and Technology. |
Schools Education Officer NSW Royal Agricultural Society P: (02) 9704 1147 1 Showground Rd Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 E: schools@eastershow.com.au Web: Sydney Royal Easter Show 2010 Schools' Program |
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| 79 | New South Wales | The Archibull Prize E (see Picasso Cow) | Dairy Youth Australia Inc | Years 7-11 |
The Archibull Prize aims to provide secondary school
students with agricultural and environmental awareness through art,
creativity and teamwork. The target audience is students studying in urban
cities and large regional towns who do not necessarily have an agricultural
connection. The finished artworks must explore and communicate contrasting stories about the future of agriculture in their local area under the theme 'Love it Or Lose It'. A side - The region with a profitable and sustainable agricultural landscape. B Side - The region where food security is a thing of the past. Examples of issues covered: - The repercussions of dwindling water supplies - Declining rural sustainability for the country as a whole - The effects of urban encroachment on traditional farming land and it's impact on food production. |
2010 funding and supporting partners include Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Rouse Hill Town Centre (Part of the GPT group) Landlearn NSW, Rural Women's Network, RAS if NSW, Landcare, Hawkesbury Harvest, Slow Food Movement and Uni Of Western Sydney, Australian Farm Journal |
Lynne Strong, Chairman Dairy Youth Australia Inc E: Lynnestrong@dairyyouthaustralia.com.au Web: www.dairyyouthaustralia.com.au |
| 80 | New South Wales | Unischool Steer Project | University of Western Sydney | High school students | The Unischools Steer Challenge is a collaborative project between the School of Natural Sciences at the UWS Hawkesbury Campus and participating high schools. High school students have the opportunity to prepare a weaner steer to meet market specifications. They are responsible for the feeding and welfare of the steer, picking up valuable skills in animal care and cattle management in the process. The project culminates with the students from participating schools being given the chance to show their steer at two competitions and compete for prizes recognising their efforts. The project promotes agriculture in both schools and the general public. | 18 participating high schools, Ambos Stockfeeds, Windsor Farm Services, Weston Animal Nutrition, Farm Services NSW Pty Ltd |
Stephen Blunden University of Western Sydney P: (02) 4570 1281 E: s.blunden@uws.edu.au Web: Unischool Steer Project |
| 81 | New South Wales | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | University of New England (UNE) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 9 to 12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-USC is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-USQ runs a number of activities for students each year including a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 9-10 science students. Each year PICSE-USQ delivers a two-day professional development program in December for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | The University of New England, Veterinary Health Research, Joe White Maltings Pty Ltd, East West Enviroag, Australian Cotton Research Institute, Cotton Catchment Communities Cooperative Research Centre, CSIRO, Poultry Cooperative Research Centre, Cooperative Research Centre for Sheep Industry Innovation, Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, Precision Agriculture Research Group, Top of the Range Tomatoes, Hillgrove Straits Gold Mine, Bioniche, Walcha Dairy, Industry and Investment NSW, Soil Futures and 19 NSW schools. |
Susanna Greig PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) E: susanna.greig@une.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/UNE/camps.htm (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/UNE/sia.htm |
| 82 | New South Wales | Weeds Attack! | DPI | A web-based, multimedia resource with interactive learning activities aimed at preparing students to investigate a local weed of national significance. This is a hands-on project based on the Weed Warriors program. The resource models the activity of growing a biocontrol for bitou bush, using a games-based approach and extensive use of video. The resource is suitable for individual or group learning, homework, whole class discussions, demonstrations or investigations. It is based on the Stage 3 Science and Technology syllabus, but is also useful for Stage 4 Science and Stage 6 Earth and Environmental Science: Introduced species. | Web: Weeds Attack! | ||
| 83 | New South Wales | The Science in the City Project E | The Australian Museum | Primary and High Schools in NSW | Science in the City has been delivering quality science literacy events for school children since the first Science in the City at the Australian Museum in 2000. Since 2005, the project has extended to include schools and communities in regional Sydney and rural NSW through Science in the Suburbs and Science in the Bush. More than 51 000 primary and high school children across NSW have engaged in programs of workshops, shows, talks, tours, EXPOs and other hands-on science activities. |
Executive Partner: University of Sydney Outreach Partner: Charles Sturt University Major Supporter: Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Major Sponosor: 3M Australia Host Partners: Charles Sturt University, NSWDPI, National Marine Science Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle City Council, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Westmead Children's Institute, Jenolan Caves, Royall Botanic Gardens Trust. |
Dr Sophie Lieberman Coordinator Science Communication Australian Museum 6 College Street Sydney NSW 2010 P: (02) 9320 6370 E: Sophie.Lieberman@austmus.gov.au Web: www.scienceinthecity.net |
| 84 | New South Wales and ACT | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Tony Dwyer P: (02) 6273 2308 M: 0419 496 876 E: tonyd@ruralskills.com.au NFF House 2nd Floor 14-16 Brisbane Ave BARTON ACT 2600 PO Box E10 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 208 | New South Wales | Lake Cowal Conservation Centre (LCCC) | Lake Cowal Foundation Ltd | K-12 | The Lake Cowal Conservation Centre (LCCC) was officially opened in November 2007. The LCCC is a place for students to experience the local environment and undertake studies relevant to their school curriculum. Through this learning process students also make a contribution to restore the natural environment through seed collection, propagation, revegetation and monitoring of different plant communities. Educational programs have been developed to encompass a complete range of activities and issues so that students can appreciate the relevance of the school curriculum and subjects within the environmental contexts of the Lachlan Catchment. | West Wyalong High School, Barrick Australia Ltd, Lachlan Catchment Management Authority |
Malcolm Carnegie, Project Officer PO Box 210 West Wyalong 2671 P: (02) 6975 4732 M: 0418 370 927 E: mcarnegie@barrick.com Web: www.lakecowalfoundation.org.au Kate Barrett LCCC Education Officer M: 0407 754 287 E: kate.lake.cowal@gmail.com |
| 217 | New South Wales | Farm gate | NSW Dept Education and Training | Years 9-10 school Ag students | Farm gate is a system for organising and recording coursework in Agricultural Technology. This OneNote notebook has been formatted to fit a DER laptop screen and should be used as a basic scaffold into which each student can record their own work. Enterprises should be added to fit with each school's teaching program. Farm gate includes a variety of teaching activities and strategies as examples. Teachers and students are encouraged to develop their own content to suit their own teaching programs. |
Curriculum K-12 Private Bag 3 Ryde NSW 2112 P: (02) 9886 7542 Web:Farm gate |
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| 218 | New South Wales | Animals in schools | NSW Department Education & Training, Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AIS) Catholic Education Commission (CEC) | NSW school teachers who use animals for educational purposes | This web site is to assist schools to satisfy the requirements of the Animal Research Act 1985 (NSW) and the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. This advice applies to all schools of the NSW Department of Education and Training, Catholic Education Commission and the Association of Independent Schools of NSW. Teaching materials, written and developed by teachers are included in the Resources section. | NSW DET, CEC and AIS |
Sally Bannerman Schools Animal Welfare Officer Private Bag 3 Ryde NSW 2112 P: (02) 9886 7426 E: sally.bannerman@det.nsw.edu.au Web: Animals in schools |
| 219 | New South Wales | Curriculum Support | NSW Department of Education and Training Curriculum K-12 Directorate | Teachers of K-12 school students in the Technology learning area | The site provides access to up-to-date curriculum and professional development resources designed for teaching technology subjects in NSW DET schools. Sample teaching programs, worksheets and course plans are provided for the teaching of Agricultural Technology. |
Lyndall Foster Manager Technology, Curriculum K-12 Private Bag 3 Ryde NSW 2112 P: (02) 9886 7623 E: lyndall.foster@det.nsw.edu.au Web: Curriculum Support |
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| 220 | New South Wales | Yanco Agricultural High School | NSW Department of Education and Training | Years 7-12 | Established in 1922, Yanco Agricultural High School currently has 320 students who board at the school. There are no day students. The school has state-of-the-art resources, a farm and hostel. As the only fully residential government high school in New South Wales, it provides a unique education experience with an extensive 7 - 12 agricultural focus. |
Daryl Finch, Principal Yanco Agricultural High School 259 Euroley Road Yanco NSW 2703 P: (02) 69511500 E: daryl.finch@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.yancoag-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/ |
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF. Initiatives numbered 222 and above are no longer active but are included for information.
| PIEF-home | National | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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| 85 | Northern Territory | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Kim Shegog P: (08) 8984 4997 M: 0418 807 157 E: kims@ruralskills.com.au 1st Floor John England Building Berrimah Research Station Makagon Rd BERRIMAH NT 0828 PO Box 128 BERRIMAH NT 0828 Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 86 | Northern Territory | Into the Blue Education Kit (A resource for teachers) | Department of Resources - Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources | An educational package focusing on the marine environment. The aim of this kit is to increase students understanding of marine habitats and the responsibility that everyone shares in ensuring that it remains in good health. The website also includes Webquest which allows students to explore the oceans using an on-line resource for middle primary students studying life in the marine environment. | Web: Into the Blue | ||
| 87 | Northern Territory | Royal Darwin Show | Royal Agricultural Society of NT | An education opportunity to be held in July 2010 | Web: www.darwinshow.com.au | ||
| 88 | Northern Territory | Taminmin High School Farm | Taminmin High School | 7-12 | Taminmin operates a 75 hectare mixed produce farm in conjunction with educational and training programs in agriculture and horticulture. The farm features: Brahman cattle stud, Boer Goat Stud, Buffalo Steers for export, Australian Stock Horses, Silage and hay production, Horticulture, Poultry, Aquaculture. Students are able to study agriculture from Years 8-12. Nationally accredited training from the Rural Production Training Package is delivered on the school farm to senior students from Taminmin and other schools in the Darwin region. (Rural program in VET). | Department of Business, Industry and Resource Development, the NT Horticulture Association, Primary Industries Training Advisory Council, NT Cattlemen's Association, NT branch of Australian Brahman Breeders Association. | Web: Taminmin High School Farm |
| 89 | Northern Territory | Weed Warriors | Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts | See National description of Weed Warriors. |
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts PO Box 30, Palmerston NT 0831 P: (08) 8999 2266 |
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| 205 | Northern Territory | EnviroNorth: Living Sustainably in Australia's Savannas | Tropical Savannas Management Cooperative Research Centre | Years 6-10 | EnviroNorth: Living Sustainably in Australia's Savannas links current research for natural resource management in northern Australia to the middle years. It comprises: Learn Savannas*, Teach Savannas# and Savanna Windows~. Learn Savannas* provides three learner-centred modules: Savanna Walkabout focuses on biodiversity conservation in the savannas biome. It integrates Science, Studies of Society and the Environment and the cross-curricula literacy perspective. Burning Issues focuses on the complex issues surrounding fire including: burning for biodiversity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and community safety. Outback Mobs (due in mid-2010) focuses on the history of, and the sustainability of, the pastoral industry in northern Australia. | EnviroNorth was designed with, and for, teachers and students, as well as researchers. Research partners involved: NT Dept of Education & Training and 16 other CRC partners including: James Cook, Charles Darwin and Queensland Universities; NT, QLD, WA Primary Industries, Natural Resources and Environment Departments; and CSIRO. |
Julie Crough P: (08) 8946 6754 E: Julie.crough@cdu.edu.au Web: www.environorth.org.au |
| 225 | Northern Territory | Grow to Learn - Learn to Grow | Department of Resources - Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources | This initiative appears to be no longer be supported, however information is still available on the website. | Web: Grow to Learn |
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF. Initiatives numbered 222 and above are no longer active but are included for information.
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| 90 | Queensland | Active-Ate | Queensland Health Tropical Public Health Unit Network | K-12 | Active-Ate is a collection of resources developed by the Queensland Health Tropical Public Health Unit Network to promote physical activity and nutrition in primary schools. It was developed to contribute towards improved health and wellbeing among Australian schoolchildren. It is widely acknowledged that well-nourished and physically active children perform at their best. | Web: Active-Ate | |
| 91 | Queensland | Ag Science Discovery Days (Rockhampton) | Agforce Queensland | 10-12 | Central Queensland senior school students learn how agriculture can be their gateway to an exciting career via a two-day event at Rockhampton. The Ag Science Discovery Days provides students who are looking at their career options with practical, hands-on experience about what agriculture can offer them. Teachers also get a better understanding of agricultural science by participating in the day and speaking with EQ's senior science officer. | 150+ students from seven schools across the region. CSIRO, DPI&F Beef Breeding, Qld Forestry Association, University of Qld, Central Qld University; Youth Futures Capricornia; Education Qld |
Colleen Kleinschmidt School to Industry Liaison Officer Agforce Queensland P: (07) 3236 3100 E: colleenk@agforceqld.org.au Web: www.agforceqld.org.au |
| 92 | Queensland | AgAware Ltd | AgAware Ltd | Levels 1-4 | AgAware operates a number of networking functions throughout the year. The AgAware Group works to increase the level of understanding and awareness of the role of Agriculture in our society from social, economic, historical and environmental perspectives in order to contribute to a sustainable future. | Queensland Studies Authority |
Colleen Kleinschmidt School to Industry Liaison Officer Agforce Queensland P: (07) 3236 3100 E: colleenk@agforceqld.org.au Web: www.agforceqld.org.au |
| 93 | Queensland | Ag-Ed Program | Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland | Years 5-10 | The RASQ Ag-Ed Program commenced in 1994. The 'classroom without walls experience' runs at both the Toowoomba and Beaudesert Agricultural Shows. The program targets Grade 5 to Grade 10 students and teachers, but is flexible enough to cater for interested teachers at both ends beyond that range. | DPI&F, Cotton Australia |
Ag-Ed Program Coordinator RASQ P: (07) 4697 2157 E: ag-ed@rasq.com.au |
| 94 | Queensland | Agriculture and Science Program | Biloela State High School | 7-10 | Biloela SHS has a project that integrates agriculture into the science curriculum for middle school students. Both Agriculture and Science outcomes are included in the project. The program involves professional development for science teachers to develop confidence to teach Agriculture. | Queensland Grains, DPI&F, Biloela Fresh Futures, Biloela Research Station. |
Di Nichols Science Head of Department Locked Bag 2 Biloela Qld 4715 P: (07) 4992 8666 E: dnich25@eq.edu.au Web: www.biloelashs.eq.edu.au |
| 95 | Queensland | Barnyard Babies | Barnyard Babies | K-6 | BARNYARD BABIES is a local mobile farm group that travels throughout South East Queensland taking the farm to schools and day care centres etc. Children meet, feed and pet a range of animals including sheep, lambs, calves, goats, kids, piglets, chicks and guinea pigs. The visit includes a 45-minute interactive presentation about farming and farm animals. |
P: (07) 3200 0334 M: 0419 028 194 Web: www.barnyardbabies.com.au |
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| 96 | Queensland | Better Forests - Understanding through Education | Timber Queensland | P-12 | Timber Queensland has developed an interactive website where students can play the games, meet the characters and learn more about the importance of trees and forests. A teacher resource pack is available on request. | Web: www.betterforests.com.au | |
| 97 | Queensland | Central Highlands Schools Linking to the DPI&F | DPI&F Spotlight on Science initiative | Teachers | Annual Teach-the-Teacher Program and a booklet (available as CD) written to encourage linkages between Central Highland schools and the Emerald DPI&F. The booklet contains examples of both past use and possible future ways of connecting the DPI&F with school curriculum, including potential guest speakers, career talks, subjects, and opportunities for collaborating with research projects. The CD also contains specific teacher resources, movies and DPI&F computer programs and training manuals. The booklet/CD is a DPI&F Spotlight on Science initiative in the Central Highlands. | Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation- Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) |
Tamara Warner Agricultural Teacher / VET Coordinator Capricornia School of Distance Education P: (07) 49 87 4155 E: twarn38@eq.edu.au or Susan Maas Cotton Extension Officer (DEED&IPI&F) P: (07) 4983 7403 M: 0409 499 691 E: susan.maas@dpi.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| 98 | Queensland | City to the Bush Program | Australian Wool Innovation | Unemployed youth and immigrants | The 'City to the Bush' program is a pilot that aims to give people shearing and wool-handling skills, and reduce rural labour shortages. In 2009 immigrants have taken part in the program for the first time. It has been run for the past five years by AWI, the Australian Agricultural College Corporation at Longreach and the Queensland Rural Industry Training Council for street kids and the unemployed. The program has had a high success rate with three-quarters of course participants entering the shearing industry. | QRITC, AACC Longreach |
Yvon Wigley Queensland Rural Industry Training Council General Manager Level 8, 183 North Quay Brisbane Qld 4003 P: (07) 3238 4848 Freecall: 1800 337 789 E: yvonw@qritc.org.au |
| 99 | Queensland | City-Rural School partnership | St Columba's PS, Brisbane and South Burnett Catholic College, Kingaroy | P-6 | St Columba's PS runs a program with South Burnett Catholic College, Kingaroy, to promote mutual understanding. This is a whole-of-year program. 'Rural Discovery Day' provides the opportunity for the Brisbane students to begin gathering knowledge about primary industries. The students spend a day at the RNA showgrounds learning about life on a dairy farm at Kilcoy, fire ants, horses, sugarcane farming, cotton growing, fruit growing, pig raising and farm safety. A school camp in Kingaroy helps the Brisbane students learn first hand about primary industry. The Kingaroy students travel to Brisbane where they met with the St Columba's students and have a day together at the Ekka. | St Columba's Primary School Wilston, Brisbane | |
| 100 | Queensland | Every Family Needs a Farmer (EFNAF) | Agforce Queensland | General public | The Every Family Needs a Farmer campaign is AgForce's innovative strategy to build understanding and empathy amongst urban consumers about the role of farming and farmers. |
Colleen Kleinschmidt School to Industry Liaison Officer Agforce Queensland P: (07) 3236 3100 E: colleenk@agforceqld.org.au Web: web site |
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| 101 | Queensland | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Bob Ward Education and Training Advisor Rural Skills Australia (Queensland) P: (07) 3221 4850 M: 0411 423 803 E: bobw@ruralskills.com.au Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 102 | Queensland | Gateway Schools to Agribusiness | Education Queensland | 9-12 | The Gateway Schools to Agribusiness project helps to engage young people into industries associated with Agribusiness. The project encourages the development of a pathway or 'gateway' between schools, training (VET), Universities or higher education, industry and employment. Selected schools work together with local Agribusiness industries to meet their needs by: - Promoting the development of a curriculum that includes a range of Agribusiness related activities - Raising the profile of careers in the Agribusiness sector by capturing and promoting the diversity of pathways across this industry. - Creating opportunities for work experience, structured work placements and school based traineeships or cadetships with Agribusiness industry at all levels; and A manager supports the links between industry, government departments, training, higher education and schools. |
John Martin (Charlie) Project Manager, DETA P: (07) 46881330 M: 0429649826 E: john.martin@dpi.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
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| 103 | Queensland | Go Agro! Cotton & Grain Careers in the Central Highlands | Central Highlands cropping industry and agricultural teachers. | Year 10 | An initiative covering Central Highlands (Emerald, Springsure, Capella, Clermont, Alpha). Two annual field trips are offered to Year 10 students: Emerald district field trip (March), South-East Queensland field trip (August/October). The program provides students with first-hand experience of the careers and study pathways available in cropping industries. Young adults working in the industry host students at their businesses, discuss skills, responsibilities and earnings from on-farm activities and agribusiness, and provide an opportunity to undertake some hands-on activities. Students are introduced to the latest in gene technology, commodity marketing and agricultural engineering. | Central Highlands Cotton Growers & Irrigators Assoc., PCAP, Excel, Cotton Catchment Communities CRC, Cotton Australia, APS, Springsure, Capella and Emerald Marist School P&Cs, DPI&F, Queensland Cotton, CHRRUP Ltd, GRDC |
Susan Maas Cotton Extension Officer (DEED&IPI&F) P: (07) 4983 7403 M: 0409 499 691 E: susan.maas@dpi.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| 104 | Queensland | Fishcare Volunteers | Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries | P-12 | In Queensland, the Department of Primary Industries is responsible for the protection and conservation of fisheries resources while maintaining profitable commercial and enjoyable recreational fishing sectors. Fishcare is a community-based project in which recreational fishers educate the angling community about the rules and ethics of fishing in Queensland. |
Fishcare Volunteer Program Coordinator GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001 Web: Fishcare Volunteers |
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| 105 | Queensland | Learning through Landcare | Queensland Murray-Darling Committee | P-12 | Servicing the Darling Downs and South West Queensland, 'Learning Through Landcare' is a comprehensive Education for Sustainability program for primary and secondary students and their teachers. Sustainable Schools - supports schools to integrate sustainability across all areas of operation and curriculum. Customised for each school, includes PD for staff and the development of a School Environmental Management Plan. Field trips: (1) Property Planning - hands-on property management program for senior Ag Science students. (2) Habitat Investigation - students investigate the habitat values of a patch of remnant vegetation. (3) Professional development workshops for primary and secondary teachers covering a range of topics relating to science and the environment. Free resource library. | Amaroo EEC partners with QMDC to form the QESSI Hub for the region. |
Renee Fletcher Education Officer PO Box 6243, Toowoomba QLD 4350 P: (07) 4637 6224 E: reneef@qmdc.org.au Pippa Bagshaw Education Officer Goondiwindi P: (070 4671 7940 E: pipb@qmdc.org.au Web: www.qmdc.org.au |
| 106 | Queensland | PACE (Pathways to Agricultural Careers and Education) | Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) and Capricornia School of Distance Education (CSODE) | Grades 11 and 12 | The annual education and training program started in April 2009 for the Emerald area. Grade 11 and 12 students are assisted in achieving a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) while enrolled in AQF Certificates in Agriculture at AACC. It provides an alternative for senior school students who wish to leave school in Grade 11/12, and who have a passion for Agriculture as a career however their parents/guardians require them to gain a QCE. The program is delivered by distance using the computer suite and teleconference lessons at AACC. Students can be residential or non-residential. Several weeks of industry experience are incorporated into the program. |
John Leeson Education and Training Manager Australian Agricultural College Corporation 463 Bunya Hwy GPO Box 398, DALBY QLD 4405 P: (07) 4982 8777 M: 0429 828 721 E: John.Leeson@aacc.edu.au Web: Australian Agricultural College Tamara Warner, School of Distance Education P: (07) 4987 4155 E: twarn38@eq.edu.au |
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| 107 | Queensland | Queensland Agricultural Teachers Association | Queensland Agricultural Teachers Association (QATA) | Teachers | QATA works to provide leadership in the promotion and development of agricultural education and to facilitate communication between teachers of agricultural subjects. It also assists in the development of teaching skills relevant to agricultural subjects. |
Bruce Walters Ferny Grove State High School P.O Box 128 Ferny Hills 4055 QLD P: (07) 3550 5784 E: bwalt26@eq.edu.au Web: www.naae.asn.au/qata |
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| 108 | Queensland | Primary Industries Week | Primary Industries Week Inc., Queensland | K-12 | Primary Industries Week Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation committed to building and enhancing public awareness and understanding of the value and importance of primary industries in Queensland. Established in 1998, PIW Inc. has been integral in organising the annual celebration that is Queensland's Primary Industries Week. | Queensland Farmers Federation, AgAware, AgForce, Brisbane Markets Limited, Canegrowers, Cotton Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Nursery and Garden Industry Queensland, The Royal National Association, Rural Press Club and the Queensland Chicken Growers' Association. |
Primary Industries Week Events Jamie O'Brien Secretary/Treasurer P: (07) 3837 4747 M: 041 762 6420 Web: Primary Industries Week |
| 109 | Queensland | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (Qld) | Science Teachers Association Queensland (STAQ) and Agaware | 7-12 | Professional development for teachers and resources for schools based around soil/water/pest management processes. | Natural Resource Management South East Queensland (NRMSEQ), Queensland Natural Resources and Mines (Qld NR&M) and Catholic Education |
Executive Officer STAQ P.O. Box 1415 Stafford QLD 4053 P: (07) 3861 5444 E: staq@eq.edu.au Web: www.staq.qld.edu.au |
| 110 | Queensland | Queensland Association of School Tuckshops (QAST) | QAST | K-12 | QAST provides a professional, responsive and proactive membership organisation with strong alliances with government, industry and like-minded organisations. The QAST website includes information on special research projects about food services in schools. |
PO Box 1756 Coorparoo DC QLD 4151 P: (07) 3324 1511 E: enquiry@qast.org.au Web: www.qast.org.au |
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| 111 | Queensland | Queensland Kids Fresh Net | Brisbane Produce Markets | P-12 | This Program visits schools in the Brisbane area and educates about fruit and vegetables. It is based on the Go For 2&5 campaign. |
Dianne Fullelove, Director Dianne Fullelove & Associates Pty Ltd P: (07) 3374 0453 M: 0413 101 646 E: diannefullelove@optusnet.com.au Web: queensland kids fresh net |
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| 112 | Queensland | Queensland Museum's Bio-Bus | Queensland Museum | Years 9-12 | The Bio-Bus takes programs about Biotechnology to schools in Queensland. The exhibition introduces students to a wide variety of biotechnology examples in the areas of environment, human health, agriculture and investigating with DNA - both existing applications and future possibilities. It provides an interactive exhibition program, accompanying student laboratory program and teacher professional development. |
BioBus co-ordinator Ph: (07) 4639 1971 Web: Queensland Museum |
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| 113 | Queensland | Reef HQ | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | P-12 | Reef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium. Located near Townsville, Reef HQ is the Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Students of all ages and learning abilities experience and learn about the Great Barrier Reef. Reef HQ's innovative education programs are age-specific and allow students to work towards objectives outlined in syllabus documents. All Education Programs are supported by the Reef Education web site. A team of qualified educators facilitates all education sessions. |
Education Officer Reef HQ 2-68 Flinders St Townsville QLD 4810 Australia P: (07) 4750 0800 E: info@reefHQ.com.au Web: www.reefhq.com.au |
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| 114 | Queensland | RITE School Based Traineeships Program E | Rural Industry Training and Extension Ltd | Year 10, 11 and 12 | RITE offers fully funded school based traineeships in Certificate II and III in Agriculture and also facilitates paid employment for trainees through the RITE Group Training Organization. The school based traineeships have a 24 month duration with most participants completing at 18 months- the traineeships are fully funded under Queensland User Choice programs and are offered across Queensland. | All Queensland schools and up to 180 students |
Rose Powley Marketing and Recruitment Officer P: (07) 47874933 M: 0429 779 142 E: rose.powley@rite.com.au Web: www.rite.com.au |
| 115 | Queensland | Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) | Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) | K-12 | Queensland's largest Classroom. From animals to agriculture, food to fashion Ekka is an ideal environment to extend learning across all disciplines. The RNA is committed to establishing and generating a learning and educational environment for school age children during the Royal Queensland Show. (5 - 14 August 2010) | Numerous, including Queensland Farmers Federation |
Carlee Hay, Project Manager, Education RNA Showgrounds Locked Bag 1010 Albion, Queensland 4010 P: (07) 3253 3927 E: chay@rnashowgrounds.com.au Web: www.ekka.com.au |
| 116 | Queensland | School to Industry Partnership Program & Rural Champion Volunteer Program | AgForce | Vocational Education and Training | An AgForce initiative, the program links key career education drivers in the regions with rural industry representatives in order to heighten the awareness of high school students, parents, teachers and school careers and guidance counsellors of the various careers options available in the rural and related industry sectors. It strengthens school to industry partnerships by encouraging increased student participation in on-ground awareness programs, formal training, work experience and traineeships based around industry needs in the regions. The program also builds industry capacity to support rural industry awareness activities, work experience and vocational education and training (VET). | Department of Education, Training and the Arts; Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries 32,916 students, 211 teachers and 50 volunteers (08/09) |
Colleen Kleinschmidt School to Industry Liaison Officer Agforce Queensland P: (07) 3236 3100 E: colleenk@agforceqld.org.au Web: Agforce |
| 117 | Queensland | Rural Discovery Day, Primary Industries Week Inc. | Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) | Years 4-7 | Rural Discovery Day provides an opportunity for South-East Queensland students to discover some of the realities of our primary industries. Presentations are scheduled in 20-minute sessions throughout the day to which class groups are rotated giving full access to the range of participating industries. | 1300 primary students from 16 schools. Six local High Schools provide about 80 students to assist teachers and children. AgAware, AgForce Cattle, AgForce Grains, AgForce Sheep & Wool, Australian Banana Promotions, Barnyard Babies, BCS Coffee, Brisbane Produce Market, PetPEP, Canegrowers, Cotton Australia, CSIRO, DPI&F Make an animal smile, DPI&F Fire Ants, DPI&F Fisheries, NRMSEQ, Nursery & Garden Industry of Qld, Peanut Company of Australia, Rainbow Coffee, Queensland Beekeepers, Sugar CRC and Sunny Queen Eggs. |
Jamie O'Brien Secretary/Treasurer Rural Discovery Day P: (07) 3837 4747 M: 041 762 6420 Web: primary industries week/ |
| 118 | Queensland | School-Based and Full-Time traineeships | RITE | Vocational Education and Training | RITE regularly visits schools throughout Queensland with a complete school package that includes an electronic presentation and educational video. The presentation lasts for approximately 30 minutes and students are able to ask questions relating to the School-Based and Full-Time traineeships. Additionally, our Marketing-Officer is able to collect applications and conduct initial interviews at the same time for interested students. RITE also attends Careers Expos and Industry related events throughout QLD and NT, distributing information and presenting a DVD providing insight into the training blocks and the RITE program. |
Russell Toohey CEO-RITE Ltd Freecall: 1800 808 782 P: (07) 47874933 E: russell.toohey@rite.com.au Web: www.rite.com.au |
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| 119 | Queensland | Science Education Strategy | Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries (DEED&IPI&F) | 1-7 | The Science Education Strategy 2006-09 encourages young people to aspire to careers in science by providing targeted high quality professional development for curriculum leaders and primary and secondary science teachers, including agricultural science. The Senior Science Officer supports schools and students to find science-related workplace industry placements, and introduces scientists into schools as mentors and career role models. Resources include Primary Connections - Linking science with literacy (Yrs 1-7 only) and The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education. | Queensland Gov't, Education Qld. Schools, industry, government departments, scientific research organisations and tertiary institutions including Central Queensland University. |
Andrew Daley Senior Science Officer DEED&IPI&F Pankhurst Qld 4702 P: 0407 929 075 E: andrew.daley@deta.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| 120 | Queensland | TASTE | Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) | Years 10-12 | TASTE is held annually at each of the four AACC campuses during the September/October school holidays. The 4-day program allows young people to explore agricultural college life and engage in training for different types of rural industry careers. TASTE gives students an appreciation of innovative technologies and the specific practical skills used in a wide range of career fields. Activities include hands-on work with livestock and fencing, operating ATV's, horse riding demonstration, cattle property and saleyards visits, mini-rodeo and a career session. |
Angie Muller Marketing Officer Australian Agricultural College Corporation 463 Bunya Hwy GPO Box 398, DALBY QLD 4405 P: (07) 4672 3126 M: 0417 717 507 E: Angie.muller@aacc.edu.au Web: www.aacc.edu.au |
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| 121 | Queensland | Teach the Teacher | DPI&F | Primary and Secondary Teachers | All primary and secondary teachers in the Emerald area get the opportunity to learn about agriculture in a social environment. Guest speakers from DPI&F, IAWM and the farming industry provide information about local industries and engage in informal question and answer sessions. Hosted on a local property, teachers tour the operations, undertake hands-on activities, and meet local industry representatives over dinner. Events include an annual BBQ and visits to DPI&F research station and a local irrigation property. | CHCG&IA, DPI&F, Cotton Grower Services and Integrated Area Wide Management (IAWM) |
Susan Maas Cotton Extension Officer (DEED&IPI&F) P: (07) 4983 7403 M: 0409 499 691 E: susan.maas@dpi.qld.gov.au Web: www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| 122 | Queensland | The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) Education and Training | The Australian Agricultural Company | AACo is Australia's oldest agricultural company; formed by Royal Decree in 1824. Today AACo is a public company and is the largest beef cattle producer in Australia; running over 500 000 head of cattle across 8.2 million hectares of land comprising 24 large cattle stations, 3 farming and irrigation operations and 2 feedlots in the Northern Territory and Queensland. AACo employs over 500 staff as a leader in the Agricultural Industry and offers employees training and career development opportunities. AACo attends Career expos, Field Days, Rural Youth forums and visits a number of schools and colleges throughout Qld, NSW and NT to promote the opportunities in the Beef sector and in particular AACo. |
Kim Morris Training and Recruitment Officer P: (07) 3368 4430 E: kmorris@aaco.com.au Web: www.aaco.com.au |
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| 123 | Queensland | The Primary Industries Centre for Science Education (PISCE) E | University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 5-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-USQ is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-USQ annual activities for students include a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 5-12 science students. Each year PICSE-USQ delivers a two-day professional development program in October for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | University of Southern Queensland |
Lisa Haller PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) E: Lisa.Haller@usq.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/USQ/ips.htm (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/USQ/sia.htm |
| 124 | Queensland | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 8-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-USC is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-USQ annual activities for students include a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 11-12 science students. Each year PICSE-USQ delivers a 2-day professional development program in November for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | Agronico, Bribie Island Aquaculture Research Centre, Eumundi Winery, Gourmet Garden, Julie Shelton, Kenilworth Country Foods, Nambour DPI, Peracto, Rosemount Turf, Strawberry Fields, Turmeric Garden and 12 Qld schools. |
Susan Lanham PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) E: SLanham@usc.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement web site (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes PICSE-USC (available from March 2010) |
| 125 | Queensland | Toohey Forest Environmental Education Centre | Education Queensland | K-12 and teachers | The Centre is based within the new state-of-the-art sustainably designed Griffith University EcoCentre. It develops and supports environmental education through programs for students, teachers and schools. Most programs are based in, or close to, the surrounding open forest (9 km from Brisbane CBD). Toohey Forest has several kilometres of easy-to-walk tracks for students to learn about local flora, fauna and history. | Griffith University | Web: Toohey Forest Centre |
| 126 | Queensland | Vocational Agricultural Training | Australian Agricultural College Corporation (AACC) | 10-12 | AACC offers full time agricultural AQF vocational accredited qualifications (from Certificate I to Diploma level), short courses and external traineeships and apprenticeships. The college specialises in beef cattle, horses and irrigated cropping. Students learn through a combination of classroom learning and hands on experience on the College's collection of five commercial farms. Accommodation with meals provided is available on campus for full time students and for those under aged students the college provides excellent pastoral care. AACC visits and supports schools with their agricultural curriculum, attends career markets, conducts open and taste days and promotes its courses. | Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation-Primary Industries and Fisheries |
Angie Muller Marketing Officer Australian Agricultural College Corporation 463 Bunya Hwy GPO Box 398, DALBY QLD 4405 P: (07) 4672 3126 M: 0417 717 507 E: Angie.muller@aacc.edu.au Web: www.aacc.edu.au |
| 127 | Queensland | Water: Learn it for life! E | Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management | Teachers of Preparatory to Year 7 |
The Water: Learn it for life! curriculum resource provides
early childhood and middle years teachers with detailed lesson plans and
activities addressing the following key elements of water education: - the water cycle - water conservation - water sources and storage - water efficiency - water recycling and alternative water sources. |
Queensland education agencies and local Councils |
Mary Rowland Senior Project Officer - Waterwise Schools Program Sustainable Communities and Landscapes Department of Environment and Resource Management Level 5, 400 George Street GPO Box 15155, City East, Brisbane Q 4002 P: (07) 3330 5308 M: 0429 027 397 E: mary.rowland@derm.qld.gov.au Web: Water: Learn it for life |
| 128 | Queensland | Weed Warriors | Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries | Years 3-7 | Weed Warriors is a national program for schools that uses biological control to engage and educate Australia's future land managers. Weed Warriors links schools to local weed officers and other weed specialists. Together they plan, act and evaluate solutions to weed problems, greatly contributing to the stewardship of their local environment. Weed Warriors Queensland is best suited to regions experiencing problems with lantana, cat's claw creeper, harrisia cactus, blue heliotrope, salvinia, water hyacinth or water lettuce. The program is linked to the Queensland SOSE syllabus and science syllabus, and covers the core learning outcomes from foundation to level six. |
Petra Skoien Queensland Weed Warriors Coordinator Biosecurity Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001 P: (07) 32247704 M: 0429 479918 E: petra.skoien@deedi.qld.gov.au |
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| 129 | Queensland | Wilsonton Agricultural Field Studies Centre, Toowoomba | Toowoomba State High School - Wilsonton Campus | P-12 | Wilsonton Agricultural Field Study Centre is located on five hectares of land adjacent to Toowoomba State High School - Wilsonton Campus. The Centre provides practical resources and facilities to support the teaching of the agricultural curriculum in State High Schools on the Darling Downs. This involves the delivery of subjects such as Agricultural Science and Agricultural Mechanics in the Junior School, the BSSS subject Agricultural Science and vocational education subjects as Agricultural and Horticultural Practices. Students from the three feeder high schools in the Toowoomba district, namely Toowoomba SHS, Harristown SHS, and Centenary Heights SHS are transferred to and from the Centre with the Centre's bus, where they complete their weekly agricultural practical activities. |
Director Wilsonton Agricultural Field Study Centre P: (07) 4634 4972 Web : www.toowoombashs.eq.edu.au Or www.wilsontoeec.qld.edu.au |
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| 130 | Queensland | Wine College, Stanthorpe | Stanthorpe State High School | 9-12 | The Queensland College of Wine Tourism functions as a wine industry training centre and operates as a commercial vineyard, winery, tourist centre, seminar and function facility - all based on site at Stanthorpe State High School. The college involves all levels of business in the wine industry, including hospitality and tourism, viticulture, wine making and marketing and cellar door operations. Seven participating Queensland schools, collectively known as the 'Gateway Schools', are part of the wine tourism project and use the college for their studies. They are Stanthorpe State High School, Centenary Heights State High School at Toowoomba, Kingaroy State High School, Murgon State High School, Nudgee College, Sheldon College in the Redlands and Tamborine Mountain State High School - schools that already have links to the state's wine regions. | Education Queensland, Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, University of Southern Queensland, DEST, Stanthorpe Shire Council and the Queensland Wine Industry. |
John Neville Principal Stanthorpe State High School P: (07) 4681 5888 |
| 131 | Queensland | Work placement linking Industry & School Enterprise (WISE) | Emerald State High School | 9-12 | WISE School to Work Programs links students at Emerald State High School and local businesses by facilitating work experience, structured work placement and school based apprenticeships and traineeships. It also provides visits to Central Highlands businesses for students to showcase local career opportunities. Events include agriculture & agribusiness visits linked with Go Agro; Mine visits (Kestrel, Ensham and BMA) as well as industry-specific field trips. | Kestrel Mine Community Development Fund; Rio Tinto Coal Australia |
Kerrie-Ann Landwehr WISE Liaison Officer Emerald State High School Old Airport Dr Emerald Q 4720 P: (07) 4988 2222 E: kland33@eq.edu.au Web: www.emeraldshs.eq.edu.au/ |
| 132 | Queensland | Youth + Enterprise = Success (YES) | Marist College Emerald | Vocational Education and Training | The YES program is for Marist College students, Emerald, interested in agriculture and agribusiness. It provides them with pathways through work experience and traineeships in the local community. YES works in conjunction with the Australian Agricultural College (Emerald Campus) to assist students in gaining a Certificate II in Agricultural Studies, in which the AACC acts as an RTO and in some instances an employer of Marist College students. Students participate in the annual Go Agro! Field trip - a first hand experience of tertiary studies in the agricultural industry. Events include the YES Breakfast and Graduation day (VET award presentation). | Kestrel Mine Community Development Fund |
Lee Paradies VET Manager Marist College Emerald PO Box 81 Emerald QLD 4720 P: (07) 4982 3400 E: paradiesl@mce.rok.catholic.edu.au |
| 133 | Queensland (South East region) | SMART Gardener Program | Australian Centre for Lifestyle Horticulture | K-7 | The SMART Gardener Program aims to encourage people to garden for food production, relaxation and lifestyle amenity. Experienced home gardeners - who have completed the SMART Gardener training program - work with local community and school groups on projects - sharing their knowledge and experience in planning, planting and maintaining productive and ornamental gardens. |
P: (07) 3824 9515 E: admin@lifestylehort.org Web: www.lifestylehort.org.au |
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| 134 | Queensland and Northern Territory | Nationally accredited full time traineeships and school-based traineeships, with a particular emphasis on the cattle industry. | Rural Training Industry & Extension (RITE) Group | 9-12 | The RITE Group is a not-for-profit group covering Queensland & Northern Territory. RITE is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and a Group Training Company that provides nationally accredited full time traineeships and school-based traineeships, with a particular emphasis on the cattle industry. RITE offers a Host Employer Program to assist employers match their labour needs with students undertaking relevant traineeships. A regular school visits program includes a 30-min educational video suitable for secondary students. | Queensland Government, Department of Education and Training (DET), and Australian Government, DEST |
Rosemary Powley Marketing & Recruitment Coordinator P: 1800 808 782 (Freecall) E: rose.powley@rite.com.au Web: www.rite.com.au |
| 226 | Queensland | Enterprising Research Education: Supporting Real-World Science in Schools E | Environment and Resource Science, Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management | 8-12 | A three-year project (2005 - 2008) to develop collaborative projects between students and teachers from seven local high schools and NRSc scientists. School-based learning was integrated with experiential learning in an industry setting. Students and teachers were provided with experiences across a range of natural resource management areas, such as pest management, climate and ecosystem monitoring, and through applications such as field and laboratory work, communication and extension activities. | Queensland Studies Authority, AgAware, Queensland Science Teachers' Association, University of Tasmania, DEST |
Andrew Grodecki A/Senior Natural Resource Officer Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management P: (07) 3896 9852 E: andrew.grodecki@derm.qld.gov.au |
| 227 | Queensland | Local Community Partnerships | Anglicare Central Queensland | 9-12 | Anglicare provides support for local schools to have opportunities to attend Careers Expos and industry visits in their area. Some financial assistance is made available for teacher professional development or software required for career information. Anglicare works with schools, local businesses and community organisations to help young people gain skills, experience and career guidance as they move through and beyond school. Structured Workplace Learning involves a business taking on, training and mentoring students, and students may gain recognised VET qualifications while they train and learn. Career and Transitions Support; and the Adopt-a-School Program, where businesses are encouraged to adopt a school and give young people hands-on learning experiences in specific industry sectors. | Local Senior High Schools in Central Queensland: Capricornia (Emerald Campus), School Of Distance Education, Marist College, St. Brendan's College, St. Ursula's College, School of Today, Keppel Education Pathways. Funded by: Australian Government, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations |
Anglicare PO Box 1286 Emerald Qld 4720 P: (07) 4997 3473 Web: Anglicare |
| 228 | Queensland | Regional Industry Career Advisor | Career Advice Australia | 13-19 year olds | Part of Career Advice Australia the program covers Mackay/Whitsunday and Central Queensland and provides students with access to professional career advice to achieve a successful transition through school and from school to further education, training and work. | DEST, Local Community Partnerships |
Career Advice Australia Web: Career Advice Australia |
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| 135 | South Australia | 'Get Hooked' Educational Kit - Schools Education | PIR SA | 3-6 | Endorsed by Recfish Australia and delivered by State Government Fisheries Departments and Fishcare Programs, Get hooked... it's fun to fish introduces middle (years 3 and 4) and upper (years 5 and 6) primary school students to freshwater and marine fish, other aquatic life, and the importance of sustaining a quality fish habitat. The kit contains a series of interactive discovery-based lesson plans and 'hands on' activities to help children understand the need for safe and responsible fishing practices. Each activity session is based on one of the six National Junior Fishing Codes that have been developed by Recfish Australia to help manage, protect and conserve the environment. |
Port Adelaide Fisheries Office P: (08) 8347 6107 E: pirsa.fishwatch@saugov.sa.gov.au Web: Get Hooked |
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| 136 | South Australia | Adelaide Showground Farmers Market - Kids Program | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | 2-15 years | Get into the kid's kitchen at our Farmers Market for some fun! You'll find easy recipes to cook in the recipe file. Discover what fresh, South Australian food is all about. Come along for a family outing any Sunday and be inspired! It's a great way to learn about new foods and flavours. You can taste plenty of samples, it's fun and it's free! You'll be bound to find something colourful and exciting that you've never tried before. This is where real food comes from and your garden of course. |
Zannie Flanagan Adelaide Showground Farmers Market Inc PO Box 38, Goodwood SA 5034 P: (08) 8231 8155 M: 0458 178 005 E: admin@asfm.org.au Web: www.asfm.org.au www.gofor2and5.com.au |
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| 137 | South Australia | Barossa Class Wines | Nuriootpa High School | 9-12 | Barossa Class Shiraz, Barossa Class Port, Barossa Scholar Shiraz and Barossa Scholar Chardonnay are wines produced as part of the wine education program of Nuriootpa HS. The 940+ student campus (years 8-12) is situated in the Barossa Valley. Many of the major local companies are directly involved in sponsoring and supporting the innovative award-winning program. The wine program is part of a varied agricultural faculty. It involves students from years 9-12 in all areas of viticulture and winemaking with some senior students going on to produce their own individual wines. The wines are available for sale. All profits go directly back into the school to support this and other educational initiatives. | Penfolds Wines, Wolf Blass Wines, Clear Image Labels, Vinpac International, ACI Glass, Heinrich Cooperage, Visy Board, the Barons of the Barossa and the Barossa Wine Show Committee. |
Nuriootpa High School Penrice Road Nuriootpa SA 5355 P: (08) 8562 2022 E: barossaclass@nurihs.sa.edu.au Web: Barossa Class Wines |
| 138 | South Australia | Certificate I in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture - 4 core units) | Cowell District High School - A Registered Training Organisation | Vocational education and training | The Aquaculture Course at Cowell Area School is a structured course undertaken over two years of senior secondary schooling. Skills in aquaculture are gained through work placements within the industry, at the school's oyster lease and fish farming tanks at the school. | Local oyster, yabby, abalone, and fin-fish growers, Department of Education, TAFE (Training and Further Education), AFA (Australian Fisheries Academy) and SAFITC (South Australian Fishing Industry Training Council). |
Mark Churchett Farm Manager Web: aquaculture |
| 139 | South Australia | Cleve Area School (School-Community partnership) | Cleve Area School | Years 9-12 | The Cleve Area School is a specialist school for dryland agriculture that manages a 400-hectare farm. It operates an agriculture course in two steams - an academic program geared toward tertiary studies, and a vocational program preparing students for direct entry into the workplace (certificate II in agriculture). | Department of Education & Childrens Services, the Cleve community along with over 30 companies inc. Rural solutions SA, John Deere, Caltex, Hi-Fert, EeezOn and Olsens. |
Alec Suljagic Agriculture co-ordinator Cleve Area School P: (08) 8628 2104 E: info@cleveas.sa.edu.au Web: http://acacia.cleveas.sa.edu.au |
| 140 | South Australia | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; NFF, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Ross Manthorpe P: (08) 8121 7954 M: 0409 676 694 E: rossm@ruralskills.com.au Waite Campus, Hartley Grove Building 11b, Gate C University of Adelaide URRBRAE SA 5064 PO Box 13 HIGHGATE SA 5063 Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 141 | South Australia | Forestry Matters | Primary Industries and Resources South Australia | Teachers and students | A South Australian Forest Education Resource. Forestry matters! is a 140 page resource full of learning activities, fact sheets, photos and fun stuff. It is available free from PIRSA Forestry in printed and CD-ROM format. |
P: (08) 8735 1232 E: pirsaforestry@saugov.sa.gov.au Web: Forestry Matters |
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| 142 | South Australia | Education Foundation | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia |
Established in March 2007, the Royal Agricultural &
Horticultural Education Foundation of South Australia Inc supports
Agricultural Education and awards Scholarships.
Foundation objectives; - To establish, maintain and provide scholarships, bursaries or prizes covering all levels of education, in order to encourage and develop knowledge and skills in all fields of primary industry to predominantly benefit the community of South Australia; - To encourage recipients of scholarships, bursaries or prizes to become involved in the activities of the Show Society; and - To undertake activities and promotions to educate the community of South Australia about the importance of primary industry to the economy and social fabric of the State. |
Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 82105211 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au Web: Adelaide Showground |
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| 143 | South Australia | Exhibition Milking Dairy Royal Adelaide Show | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | Over 30,000 litres of milk will be produced over the duration of the Show in this fully operational dairy. The fresh milk is collected daily from the dairy by National Foods. It is a combined project of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society and the dairy industry. Visitors have the chance to see how a modern fully-accredited dairy operates, as approximately 150 cows are milked each day. The Dairy Manager will provide commentary on procedures that take place during a typical milking session. A large television screen will provide information about the dairy industry |
Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 8210 5211 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au |
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| 144 | South Australia | Gateways for Youth programs | Vocational Education and Training | Gateways For Youth assists students, parents and teachers when it comes to careers and transitions- life beyond school. The website contains resources, feature stories about activities, photos and more. |
Project Officer P: (08) 8632 0300 Web: Gateways for youth |
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| 145 | South Australia | Henly Beach Marine Discovery Centre SA | Marine Discovery Centre | K-12 | The Centre encourages an appreciation and understanding of Marine life with a view to promoting conservation and sustainable use. It contains models, activities aquariums, trails and experiments that are innovative, interactive and exciting. |
Tim Hoile Marine Discovery Centre 333 Military Road Henley Beach SA 5022 P: (08) 8356 8943 E: thoile@star.adl.catholic.edu.au Web: www.marinediscoverycentre.com.au |
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| 146 | South Australia | Golden Grains Royal Adelaide Show | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia |
Visit the grain display on show in the Golden Grains
Pavilion. Grain is South Australia's biggest agricultural industry injecting
$1 billion into the economy each year. The Grain, Oilseeds and Fodder
competitions at the Royal Adelaide Show are designed to encourage the growing
and delivery of high quality products to local and overseas markets. The Show
includes amazing machinery, grain and fodder displays and baking
presentations. Golden Grains is the place to learn all about the significant
South Australian Grain Industry.
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Belinda Cay M: 0423 295 576 E: cay.belinda@saugov.sa.gov.au Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 82105211 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au |
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| 147 | South Australia | Marine education vocational pathway training | Marine Innovation South Australia (MISA) | Vocational education and training | Flinders University and the University of Adelaide are working with Marine Innovation South Australia (MISA) and its partners to provide enhanced secondary and higher education pathways and vocational and industry training courses. Their researchers are major players in a variety of MISA initiatives to strengthen research capacity within South Australia. Flinders University, the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and TAFE SA are further collaborating in infrastructure developments that include a multi-million expansion of the Lincoln Marine Science Centre (LMSC) in Port Lincoln, providing world-class facilities to attract significant new marine education and research activities. | Web: www.misa.net.au | |
| 148 | South Australia | Milking Barn Royal Adelaide Show | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | This year incorporating cheese making demonstrations, the Dairy Farmers Milking Barn offers a great environment for children of all ages to learn through interactive, educational displays and hands-on activities, such as hand milking, just where milk comes from and how it is transformed into dairy based products. It brings a little piece of country life to City visitors and is a unique way for them to learn about the progress milk makes from cows to those products we find on the supermarket shelf. |
Jane Southwell f.a.r.m. M: 0419 514 709 Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 8210 5211 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au |
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| 149 | South Australia | Ocean View College Marine Studies | Ocean View College | Ocean View College, an R-12 school, is situated on the beachfront of the St Vincent's Gulf, with a number of facilities conveniently located within easy access. In 2001, Ocean View College identified a number of elements of Marine Studies, such as Community, Recreation, Employment and the Environment, that could be integrated within the schooling framework. Their website includes examples of student-designed marine websites. | Web: www.oceanviewths.sa.edu.au | ||
| 150 | South Australia | Poultry in Schools Competition | WPSA SA Branch and PIRSA | Years 6-12 | Poultry in Schools aims to encourage interest in poultry by: educating students about the industry and careers; debunking common myths associated with the industry; providing an opportunity to work with and handle live poultry The Senior Category is based on designing and carrying out a simple poultry trial and presenting the results as a report and poster combination. The Junior Category is based on desk-top research and requires the students to investigate a topic on the broad theme of poultry and present their findings as a data slideshow. The senior category links to the National High Schools' Poultry Industry Education Competition. | SA Poultry Industry |
Casey Work Poultry in Schools Competition Coordinator Primary Industries and Resources SA P: (08) 8226 0420 E: casey.work@sa.gov.au |
| 151 | South Australia | Primary Industries (Rural) Pathways Program | Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS) | Vocational education and training | A secondary school vocational education program initiated in response to the Primary Industries Skills Council having identified that there are emerging skills shortages in the areas of Grain, Beef, Animal Care and Horticulture. | Primary Industry Skills Council Rural Skills Australia Burra Community School Balaklava HS |
Keith Darwin Program Manager Department of Education and Children's Services 31 Flinders Street Adelaide 5000 M: 0413 186568 E: darwin.keith@saugov.sa.gov.au Ross Manthorpe Education and Training Adviser Rural Skills Australia P: (08) 8121 7954 M: 0409 676 694 E: rossm@ruralskills.com.au |
| 152 | South Australia | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (SA) | Ag Teachers Association of South Australia (ATASA) | Teachers | Professional development for teachers and resources for schools |
Meredith Weckert President Clare High School Elliot Street, Clare SA 5453 Ph: (08) 88 422 788 E: mweckert@clarehs.sa.edu.au Web: www.naae.asn.au/atasa |
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| 153 | South Australia | SA FISHCARE | Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA) | P-12 | The FISHCARE volunteer program is part of PIRSA Fisheries Division's community awareness program. It was established in 1994 to raise awareness among fishing communities of the need to protect and preserve our resources for future generations. | Web: Fishcare | |
| 154 | South Australia | South Australian Junior Heifer Expo | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | 8-23 years | The South Australian Junior Heifer Expo is the largest and most successful junior beef industry educational event in Australia. Participants are required to have a heifer or steer that they work with over the 4 days of the event. A supply network assists those who do not have immediate access to a suitable animal. Expo participants and their livestock are accommodated at the Adelaide Showground at Wayville, during the event, to undertake the full and comprehensive program. This along with responsible leaders and the age variation "buddy" system ensures participants gain maximum benefit from their participation. The main objective is to encourage livestock enthusiasts to gain knowledge and skills in the many facets of the cattle industry. "Our aim is to continue to improve the Expo as a platform for our youth within the beef industry, allowing further development of their knowledge, experience and opportunities in life and enabling them to become tomorrow's leaders.' | South Australian Beef Cattle Breeders Association |
Malcolm Buckby Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 82105230 E: mbuckby@aelaideshowground.com.au Web: www.sabeef.com.au |
| 155 | South Australia | The Learning Centre Royal Adelaide Show | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | The Learning Centre includes a range of displays and demonstrations where visitors are invited to look, listen, touch and learn. There is a range of presentations on two stages, including: a science spectacular, feeding and handling of baby animals; milking; shearing and tractor safety. The Learning Centre forms part of the Farm Walk and children are offered hands-on experience with farm animals in supervised pens manned by agricultural science students and teachers from South Australian public schools. | Department of Education & Children's Services |
Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 8210 5211 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au Web: www.theshow.com.au |
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| 156 | South Australia | The Meating Place Royal Adelaide Show | Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia | The Meating Place showcases prime South Australian beef, lamb and goat meat, complete with a demonstration kitchen and a 'local butcher shop'. Acclaimed local chef, Rosa Matto, will conduct regular cooking demonstrations. With a focus on using local produce, Rosa teaches her students to cook from scratch using fresh ingredients. Rosa will demonstrate recipes designed to suit our busy lifestyles meaning quick and simple meals using meat. | SA Beef Cattle Breeders Association Meat & Livestock Australia Australian Meat Industry Council |
Rob Martin RA&HS Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road, Wayville SA 5034 P: (08) 8210 5229 E: info@adelaideshowground.com.au |
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| 157 | South Australia | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | Flinders University (Flinders) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 7-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-Flinders is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-Flinders runs a number of activities for students each year including a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 8-12 science students. Each year PICSE-Flinders delivers a two-day professional development program in December for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | Almond Board of Australia, Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST), Barossa and Light Regional Development Board, Century Orchards, CMV Farms Pty Ltd, Jubilee Almonds, Primary Industry and Resources South Australia (PIRSA), Primary Industries Skills Council, South Australia Citrus Industry Development Board, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and 7 SA schools |
Bob Buxton PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) E: bob.buxton@fechs.sa.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/FLINDERS/ips.htm (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/FLINDERS/sia.htm |
| 158 | South Australia | Urrbrae Agricultural High School | Urrbrae Agricultural High School 8-12 | 8-12 | South Australia's only designated special interest State school with a focus on agriculture and the environment. The school plays a vital leadership role in landcare and education about agriculture for the whole state in terms of providing direction, information and professional development to teachers and schools. The school offers senior certificates in agriculture, horticulture, animal studies and environmental studies, all of which provide clear pathways to university or TAFE studies. | South Australian Department of Education & Childrens Services. |
Wal Czernezkyj Principal Urrbrae Agricultural High School 505 Fullarton Road, Netherby, SA, 5062 P: (08) 8372 6955 E: Urrbrae@urrbraehs.sa.edu.au Web: www.urrbraehs.sa.edu.au/ |
| 159 | South Australia | Weed Warriors | Northern & Yorke NRM Board | See National description of Weed Warriors |
Craig Fryar South Australian Weed Warriors Coordinator (Acting) Northern & Yorke NRM Board PO Box 2, Riverton SA 5412 M: 0428 893 340 E: craig.fryar@nynrm.sa.gov.au |
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| 160 | South Australia | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) | GrowSmart in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 9-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-GrowSmart is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-GrowSmart runs a number of activities for students each year including a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 8-12 science students. Each year PICSE-GrowSmart delivers a two-day professional development program in December for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | Primary Industries & Resources SA (PIRSA), SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Rural Solutions SA, AMCOR Glass, VinPack, Department of Primary Industries - Victoria, Biological Services - Loxton, Agri Exchange - Renmark, Almond Board of Australia, Flinders Uni, Scholefield Robinson Horticultural Services, Peter Magarey (Loxton Research Centre), Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics, CSIRO, Australian Landscape Trust (Calperum Station), Department of Environment and Heritage, Yalumba Winery, Virginia Horticulture Centre, Jubilee Almonds, Century Orchards, Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary, Riverland Wine Industry Development Corporation and 29 SA schools |
Peter Haines PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) E: phaines@rhctraining.com.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/GROWSMART/ip.htm (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/GROWSMART/sia.htm |
| 161 | South Australia & Northern Territory | Anungu Gateways | Anangu Education | Vocational Education and Training | Anangu Education is the service provision unit within the Aboriginal Lands District, of the Department of Education and Children's Services. Anangu Gateways actively works with Aboriginal communities, government agencies and industry to promote and develop education and training and develop programs specific to Anangu. 'Gateways for Youth' works to provide training to improve opportunities for meaningful employment. Young men and women from across the Lands learn new skills in programs about conservation and land management, the pastoral and mining industries. | Web: http://anangu.gatewaysforyouth.com.au | |
| 162 | South Australia and Eastern States | Australian School Based New Apprenticeships E | Regional Skills Training Pty Ltd | School Based trainees | RST Traineeship Groups are established across Regional South Australia and in the Eastern States providing training solutions for rural and regional Australia to the following industries: Agriculture, Production Horticulture, Viticulture, Horticulture, Rural Business, Retail, Information Technology, Business, Natural Resources, Fishing and Aquaculture. The Program enables students to gain a nationally recognised qualification with training specific to their needs. Employers can access subsidies up to $4750 (subject to eligibility requirements). Students can achieve Industry 'tickets' at no extra cost (eg Chemical Accreditation). School based trainees will gain SACE points. All training is provided locally and training is customised to suit local enterprise requirements. | RST as the RTO working in conjunction with each school & industry employers |
Trudy Docking P: (08) 8587 3195 M: 0439 887 999 E: ldocking@bigpond.com Web: www.regionalskillstraining.com |
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| 163 | Tasmania | Bridgewater High School, Summerville City Farm and Landcare Centre | Bridgewater High School | Years 7-12 | One of 31 school farms in Tasmania, Summerville City Farm and Landcare Centre runs agriculture and landcare programs for primary schools, secondary schools and the community as well as professional development for teachers. The farm incorporates a cattle stud and a sheep stud. | Department of Education and Children's Services | Jackie Brown, Bridgewater High School 55 Eddington St, Bridgewater Tasmania P: (03) 6268 1972 E: jabrown@tassie.net.au Web: www.bhs.tased.edu.au |
| 164 | Tasmania | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, RTOs, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Roger Tyshing C/- TFGA Cnr Charles & Cimitiere Sts LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 PO Box 193 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 P: (03) 6332 1810 M: 0438 514 560 E: rogert@ruralskills.com.au Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 165 | Tasmania | Fishcare Volunteers | Department of Primary Industries Parks Water and Environment | Fishcare Volunteers patrol at local fishing spots, educate school groups or staff Fishcare Trailers at events as boat shows. They also conduct "Take a Kid Fishing" days at venues around the State. |
Fishcare Program Coordinator 1 Franklin Wharf Hobart TAS 7000 P: (03) 6233 2033 E: fishcare@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Web: Fishcare Volunteers |
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| 166 | Tasmania | Fisheries Vocational Education and Training | Australian Maritime College | Vocational Education and Training | AMC offers Vocational Education and Training in seafaring, fisheries, aquaculture, food safety and Transport and Distribution. |
P: 1800 030 277 (Australia only) E: amcinfo@amc.edu.au Web: www.amc.edu.au/marine.studies |
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| 167 | Tasmania | Freshwater fishing education | Inland Fisheries Service | P-12 | The Inland Fisheries Service manages freshwater fishing and aquaculture in Tasmania. Although not a formal program, Inland Fisheries inspectors, visit schools to talk to young people about trout fishing as well as a range of subjects relating to freshwater fisheries. Teaching resources and give-away materials are available by contacting the Service. | Web: www.ifs.tas.gov.au/ifs/home | |
| 168 | Tasmania | Marine Discovery Centre | A part of Woodbridge School | K-12 | Celebrating 30 years in 2009 and based on the shores of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel at Woodbridge in southeast Tasmania, the Marine Discovery Centre challenges students of all ages to learn about, discover and care for the marine environment through diverse shore and sea-based programs. Built over the water, the Centre houses fully equipped teaching areas, an aquarium room, marine pond and touch tanks, as well as displays of marine life, human impacts and fishing technology. The Centre has its own research vessel, the Penghana, and a marine farming lease. |
Kurt Memish Teacher in Charge Marine Discovery Centre Jetty Road Woodbridge, TAS, 7162 P: (03) 6267 4649 E: kurt.memish@education.tas.gov.au |
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| 169 | Tasmania | National Forest Learning Centre | Forest Education Foundation Inc. | All primary and secondary levels, plus contribution to career education and university teacher training programs. | The National Forest Learning Centre explores themes based on understanding forest systems and forestry processes, using student-centred activities for groups of all ages. This is supported by site visits to different forest and industry areas, and trips out to schools. It is also open as an educational facility for the general public. The FEF also supports a range of specialists programs including careers development, National Science Week events etc across all of Tasmania. | Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry / Forest Industries Association of Tasmania / Forestry Tasmania / Cooperative Research Centre for Forestry |
Darcy Vickers Education Officer The National Forest Learning Centre 79 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000 P: (03) 6235 8240 M: 0417 532058 E: dvickers@netspace.net.au or Sarah Langley Education Officer The National Forest Learning Centre 79 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000 P: (03) 6235 8240 M: 0419 388005 E: info@forest-education.com Web: www.forest-education.com |
| 170 | Tasmania | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (Tas) | Tasmanian Association of Agricultural Educators | Teachers | Professional development for teachers and resources for schools |
President: Alistair Primrose P: (03) 62 399270 E: alistairp@iprimus.net.au |
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| 171 | Tasmania | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | University of Tasmania (UTAS) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 7-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | background:white; PICSE-UTAS is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-UTAS runs a number of activities for students each year including a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program along with Science Investigation Awards for year 7-12 science students. Each year PICSE-UTAS delivers a two-day professional development program in December for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | UTAS School of Agricultural Science, Agronico Pty Ltd, Botanical Resources Australia Pty Ltd, Department of Primary Industry and Water (DPIW) Mt Pleasant, Peracto Pty Ltd, Serve-Ag Pty Ltd, Tasmanian Alkaloids Pty Ltd, Tasmanian Institute for Agricultural Research, Australian Food Safety Centre, Hop Products Australia and 21 Tasmanian schools plus 12 Victorian Schools |
Anna Paice PICSE Science Education Officer E: Anna.Paice@utas.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/UTAS/ips.htm (use students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/UTAS/sia.htm |
| 172 | Tasmania | Woodbridge School Sustainability Program, Woodbridge | Woodbridge School | K-10 | The whole School Sustainability Program at Woodbridge School is the first of its kind in Tasmania. The Program addresses the school as a system, implementing sustainable practices both through the curriculum and through environmentally sound operational practices, communicating the purposes of sustainability to all staff, students and the community. Day to day practical tasks focus on biodiversity, resource conservation, energy efficiency and waste reduction. The holistic approach involves practical problem solving and partnerships, working together with sound habits to create sustainable futures. |
Chris Barnes Principal Woodbridge School Channel Highway Woodbridge, TAS, 7162 P: (03) 6267 4667 E: woodbridge@education.tas.gov.au Web: www.woodbridge.tased.edu.au/ |
E indicates that a program has been evaluated. However some evaluation is internal for stakeholders only and is not necessarily available to the PIEF.
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| 173 | Victoria | Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show Education Program | Australian Sheep Breeders Association | P-12 | A successful Schools Program is run in conjunction with the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show in July each year. The Program aims to develop an integrated structure to link sheep and wool industry educational programs from a primary level right through to a practical judging level - using the show and the current schools program as the focal point. |
Andrew Ternouth P: (03) 5439 5094 Web: www.sheepshow.com |
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| 174 | Victoria | Deep Blue Sea Marine Education | Deep Blue Sea | K-6 | Deep Blue Sea Marine Education is a mobile hands-on learning experience which encourages children to learn about the marine life that inhabits the cool temperate waters of Victoria's Port Phillip and Western Port bays |
E: debbi@deepbluesea.com M: 0414 772 754 Web: www.deepbluesea.com.au |
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| 175 | Victoria | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Gordon Griffin Ground Floor 144 Welsford Street SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 PO Box 163 SHEPPARTON VIC 3630 P: (03) 5821 1522 M: 0417 361632 E: gordong@ruralskills.com.au Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 176 | Victoria | Elisabeth Murdoch College Farm and extensive Agricultural and Horticulture Program | Elisabeth Murdoch College | 8-12 | Students can participate in the Agriculture and Horticulture program at any year level. The program is a compulsory 6 month course at Year 8, where students gain experience in: weighing and drenching sheep, cattle and pigs; shearing sheep; pairing of sheep hooves; growing herbs, vegetables and flowers from seed and cuttings. Year 9 students can choose Agriculture and Horticulture Studies as an elective or undertake the Challenge Program 'Farm on Wheels' - a student-run community based program where students take livestock to pre-schools, kindergarten and primary schools in areas where experience with farm animals is limited. Year 10 students and above may elect to undertake Agriculture and Horticulture Studies as an elective or at VCE level. |
Andrew Cosby Elisabeth Murdoch College M: 0419 500 621 E: ac@emc.vic.edu.au |
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| 177 | Victoria | Fishcare Victoria | Department of Primary Industries | K-12 | Fishcare has developed an extensive array of education programs, products and messages that promote responsible recreational fishing practices, including a Schools Program comprising three different programs. | Web: Fishcare Victoria | |
| 178 | Victoria | Kitchen Garden, Collingwood College | Kitchen Garden, Collingwood College | First established in 2001, each week 180 children in Grades 3 to 6 spend forty minutes in the large organic vegetable garden which they helped to design and build, and now maintain, on the school grounds. Also see entry re Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. | Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation | Web: Kitchen Garden | |
| 179 | Victoria | Golden Cow | Tongala Dairy Industry Training Centre | K-12 | The 'Golden Cow' is now known as the Tongala Dairy Industry Training Centre. The educational elements of the Centre include: A Working Dairy with six breeds of dairy cows. Students see the milking process first hand, visit the vat room, discuss the processes of pasteurisation and homogenisation, and explore milk production by state on a 3-D map of Australia; Hand Milking - students are given the opportunity of a hand milking demonstration in a recreated 1900's dairy shed with one of the 'house cows'; Feed Calves and Animals - students can feed the calves and interact with them; A day in the life of a dairy farmer, which is a short 8-minute video to show the students how a dairy farmer lives. |
P: (03) 5859 1100 E: goldencow@netspace.net.au W: www.goldencow.com.au |
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| 180 | Victoria | Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) | Primary Skills Victoria | Vocational Education and Training | Primary Skills Victoria (PSV) is an incorporated body funded by the Victorian Learning and Employment Skills Commission (VLESC) to provide advice to the state government's Office of Training and Tertiary Education concerning the training needs of rural and related industries. Primary Skills Victoria is the Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) for the primary industries. It has a close working relationship with farmer organisations such as the VFF, Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) in regional areas as well as TAFE institutes providing training to the farming community. PSV identifies current and future vocational education and training needs of agriculture, horticulture, fishing industry and animal care & management. | PSV is funded jointly by government and industry |
Greg Hallihan Executive Officer Primary Skills Victoria Ph (03) 9210 9470 Web: www.psv.com.au |
| 181 | Victoria | Landlearn E | Department of Primary Industries | P-12 | LandLearn Victoria encourages and supports teachers to incorporate learning about sustainable agriculture. The key topics include: (1) agriculture as the source of our food and fibre, (2) sustainable agricultural practices and innovations in farming technologies (3) attractive and rewarding careers in agriculture based industries. The program is delivered through teacher professional development, by creating and publishing resources which are curriculum linked and involve experiential learning for students, fieldwork with teachers and students, DPI Young Scientists Program, written communications including: website, Articles in education magazines, DPI media, General media, Newsletters. | LandLearn each year engages with over 1000 teachers/ educators and student teachers in practical workshops to incorporate Sustainable Agriculture into their classroom. |
Sherin Halliday Statewide LandLearn Coordinator Department of Primary Industries Cnr Annesley St & Ogilvie Av Echuca 3564 P: (03) 5482 0453 M: 0408562231 E: Sherin.Halliday@dpi.vic.gov.au Web: www.landlearn.net.au |
| 182 | Victoria | Marine Education Program and resources | Gould League of Victoria | K-12 | The Gould League of Victoria produces materials, both as publications and on-line resources, to help develop and deliver a marine education program in schools. Teacher PD is also available. |
PO Box 1117, Moorabbin VIC 3189 P: (03) 9532 0909 E: info@gould.org.au Web: Gould League of Victoria |
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| 183 | Victoria | Marine Discovery Centre, Queenscliff | Department of Primary Industries | K-12 | The Victorian Government is the primary source of funding for the Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) at Queenscliff on the south western point of Port Phillip Bay. The MDC is an education facility which assists people of all ages to discover the wonders of southern Australia's marine environment. Facilities include a visitors' aquarium, student laboratory, classroom, and a resource room. The MDC provides curriculum-based education for early childhood, school and tertiary groups as well as programs for the general community. The education program includes creating an awareness of the issues concerning Victorian fisheries, recreational fishing and the marine and freshwater environment. |
Marine Discovery Centre P.O. Box 114 Queenscliff Victoria 3225 Location 2A Bellarine Hwy Queenscliff P: (03) 52583344 E: marine.discovery@dpi.vic.gov.au Web: Marine Discovery Centre |
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| 184 | Victoria | Melbourne Aquarium | Melbourne Aquarium | K-12 | Melbourne Aquarium educates more than 65,000 students annually in its stimulating educational programs. Trained and passionate marine educators deliver face-to-face teaching sessions for a range of purposes. Education programs are designed to assist with a range of VELS dimensions, learning outcomes and initiatives for students from the early years up to VCE levels and beyond. Teacher professional development is also available. Educational resources and activities available for students and teachers on its website. |
Angela Cali Education Liaison Officer P: (03) 9923 5911 E: acali@melbourneaquarium.com.au Web: Melbourne Aquarium |
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| 185 | Victoria | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (Vic) | Victorian Association of Agricultural Educators | Teachers | Victorian branch of the National Association of Agricultural Educators with its own website and links to resources. |
Matthew Dickinson, President Victorian Association of Agricultural Educators E: Matthew.Dickinson@bgs.vic.edu.au Web: www.vaahe.org.au |
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| 186 | Victoria | Resources for Secondary Schools | School of Botany, University of Melbourne | Years 10 -12 | The School of Botany offers a range of events and activities designed to support the teaching and learning of plant science in schools. Most activities are free of charge. Includes student workshops and conferences, Teacher PD, Image library. | ICM Agribusiness |
Marie Thorpe Community Liaison Officer School of Botany, University of Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia P: (03) 8344 5071 E: thorpem@unimelb.edu.au Web: School of Botany |
| 187 | Victoria | Royal Botanic Gardens Education Program | Royal Botanic Gardens | K-12 | Early Childhood Programs; Primary School Programs; Secondary School Programs; Tertiary and Adult Programs; Teacher Professional Development. For example: Biodiversity Up Close: An audit of biodiversity in the school ground. 13 student activities that can be conducted in schools with relevant VELS links and other background information. This unit supports the Biodiversity component of the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria. |
Education Office Royal Botanic Gardens P: (03) 9252 2358 for Melbourne P: (03) 5990 2245 for Cranbourne E: edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au Web: Royal Botanic Gardens |
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| 188 | Victoria | Royal Melbourne Show | Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV) | K-12 | 18-28 September 2010. The Royal Melbourne Show features a free and interactive education program, bringing the country to the city and exploring a range of agricultural and related industries. Activities include milking a cow, animal patting, sheep shearing demonstrations, the Beef Experience (presented by MLA), Spudhunters and children's gardening. Many of these are linked by the Farm Discovery Trail, with participants answering questions and collecting stamps in their passport as they learn about agricultural life. School involvement includes the RASV's School & College Paraders Competition (Beef Carcase) and the final of the Dairy Australia Picasso Cows competition. |
Kate Heeps Interactive Education Coordinator Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria P: (03) 9281 7432 E: education@rasv.com.au Web: www.rasv.com.au www.royalshow.com.au |
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| 189 | Victoria | Seaweed Sally Marine Education | Seaweed Sally Marine Education | K-12 | The private, small business is run by a passionate and fully qualified aquatic scientist. Seaweed Sally Marine education provides a mobile program where the marine life is transported to you. Programs can be tailored to any age and to meet any needs. A session includes a vast array of preserved marine specimens, and a live invertebrate animal 'touch tank.' Sessions can also be tailored for a visit to the foreshore. All programs are conducted by a fully qualified marine scientist. We predominantly work with schools and kindergartens but public displays can also be catered for. |
Josie Mulcahy M: 0409560746 E: info@seaweedsally.com.au Web: www.seaweedsally.com.au |
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| 190 | Victoria | Teaching Farms | Country Education Project | Years 5-6 | Teaching Farms encourages young people in metropolitan and major regional centres to gain greater understanding of rural life. It has also been developed to build relationships between rural and metropolitan communities. | DPI Victoria, VFF Landlearn, Dep't of Education and Early Childhood Development |
Louise Kilgour Project Manager Country Education Project M: 0438 678 347 Web: www.cep.org.au |
| 191 | Victoria | Weed Warriors | DPI | See National description of Weed Warriors |
Dr Lily Salvatore Victorian Weed Warriors Coordinator Department of Primary Industries 475 Mickleham Road Attwood VIC 3049 P: (03) 9217 4434 M: 0409 795 378 E: lily.salvatore@dpi.vic.gov.au or Jennie Carruthers Victorian Weed Warriors Project Officer Department of Primary Industries Ballarto Road (PO Box 48) Frankston, Victoria 3199 P: (03) 9785 0110 E: Jennie.Carruthers@dpi.vic.gov.au |
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| 192 | Victoria and New South Wales | Farm Day | Farm Day Board of Directors | All ages | FarmDay 2010 May 29 & 30 - Fun, Friendship & Understanding. Farm Day is when a farm family hosts a city family for a day of real hands-on experiences and a greater understanding of the day-to-day life of the farming family. Registration opens February 2010. | PPB, Bicknells, Kondinin Group, Corangamite CMA, Lachlan CMA, Reinventing the Bush, Landcare Southern New England, MotherInc, Grain Growers Association, Holmes Sackett |
P: 1300 36 70 36 Web: www.farmday.com.au |
| 193 | Victoria and selected states | Schools Liaison Program Meet Melbourne Events TIS Events UniExperience | The University of Melbourne - Office of Admissions | Year 10-12 students, Parents, Career Practitioners | Each year, staff from the University of Melbourne visit future students and schools, as well as hosting evening information sessions for students and parents. The University also attends career and course expos in both Victoria and interstate. Representatives can provide information to students and influencers about opportunities and careers in land and environment. The University also hosts a two-day overnight camp for students from regional areas - UniExperience - during July each year. As part of the Tertiary Information Service (TIS), the staff attend all TIS events in regional Victoria which are aimed at year 12 students. | Tertiary Information Service (TIS) Website |
The University of Melbourne P: (03) 8344 6543 1800 801 662 Web: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ www.land-environment.unimelb.edu.au/ |
| 206 | Victoria | Cursions website | Cursions Pty Ltd | K-12 | Cursions Pty Ltd is a small Australian company owned and operated by two experienced teachers who use a web-based resource to link schools and service providers (of a range if excursion sites and activities as well as Professional Development opportunities, Grants and Forums) throughout Victoria. The website covers a wide range of activities and also provides links to providers of transport and accommodation. |
Travis Lee and Karly Chan Cursions Pty Ltd PO Box 366, Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 P: (03) 5258 1106 E: enquiries@cursions.com.au Web: www.cursions.com.au |
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| 221 | Victoria | Toolangi Forest Education Service | Department of Sustainability and Environment | P-12, tertiary students and general community | The Forest Education Service aims to enable teachers and students to better understand the distribution, ecology, use and management of forests in Victoria. The major focus is primary and secondary students and their teachers in Victorian schools, but tertiary students and the broader community are also catered for. There is also a Mobile Education Program providing tailored and 'hands on' education programs for primary school students. |
Chris Dash Administration Support Officer Toolangi Forest Education Service Main Road Toolangi 3777 P: (03) 5962 9318 E: foresteducation.toolangi@dse.vic.gov.au Web: Toolangi Forest Education Service |
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| 194 | Western Australia | Education Initiative Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia | Department of Agriculture and Food WA | P-12 | A new project has been initiated to evaluate current activities that support and promote agricultural education in Western Australia and to plan the department's future commitment with a more strategic approach. The main focus is to support initiatives to encourage secondary and tertiary education relevant to the agriculture sector and promote new entrants to agricultural courses and training. The project is in the early stages of development. |
Kerry Regan Project Manager - Education Initiative Department of Agriculture and Food WA Locked Bag 4 Bentley Delivery Centre, WA 6983 P: (08) 9368 3949 M: 0429 370 960 E: kerry.regan@agric.wa.gov.au Web: Agriculture and Food WA |
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| 195 | Western Australia | Aquarium of Western Australia | Aquarium of Western Australia | K-12 | The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) covers the journey along Western Australia's 12,000 km coastline, internationally renowned for its unique ocean conditions and unrivalled diversity of marine life. AQWA has an extensive education program and resources that are linked to the WA Schools Curriculum. |
Aquarium of WA Hillarys Boat Harbour 91 Southside Drive Hillarys Western Australia 6025 P: (08) 9447 7500 E: bookings@aqwa.com.au Web: www.aqwa.com.au |
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| 196 | Western Australia | Education and Training Advisers Project | Rural Skills Australia (RSA) | Vocational Education and Training | RSA provides advice and information to rural and related industry organisations about the National Training System, and works with primary producers to build their capacity for current and future skills needs of their workforce. Resources include 'On Track - Real Skills Rural Future' (interactive multimedia careers information), On Track Worksheets and Extension Activities, AgriFood Careers, Careers in Production Horticulture, Guides to Qualifications included in the Rural Production, Amenity Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Animal Care and Management Training Packages, Guides for Australian Apprenticeships in Rural and Related Industries, Farm Recruitment Guide, Learning Guides to support the National Training Packages and state-based Education and Training Advisors. | Australian Government; National Farmers Federation, Government Agencies, Australian Apprenticeship Centres, Registered Training Organisations, Job Network Members and Group Training Companies. |
Fred Chambers P (08) 9752 3665 M: 0409 884 574 E: fredc@ruralskills.com.au Unit 3 Albert Square Albert St BUSSELTON WA 6280 PO Box 780 DUNSBOROUGH WA 6281 Web: www.ruralskills.com.au |
| 197 | Western Australia | Low Stress Stock Handling Training | Department of Agriculture and Food | Years 10-12 | A low stress stock handling training activity was conducted in 2008 at Denmark Agricultural College to assess changes in attitude and behaviour. The activity was 'one off' undertaken as part of a Curtin University student's honours project. There has been no further work in this area in WA, however Kevin de Witte from Animal Health Australia (AHA) is coordinating a project that is developing a generic resource package on stock handling training with the intention that it can be accessed by anyone who needs it. | Department of Agriculture and Food Department of Education and Training WA |
Dianne Evans P: (08) 9848 3645 M: 0408 867 756 E: di.evans@agric.wa.gov.au |
| 198 | Western Australia | Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre and MarineDiscovery-West | Department of Fisheries WA | P-12 | MarineDiscoveryWest is the WA Department of Fisheries' community and schools education program. It operates at the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre, and at many other locations around the State including Busselton, Bunbury and Albany. The education team and WA Fisheries volunteers develop and deliver learning programs about WA's unique and fragile aquatic environments, our precious fisheries, the science that underpins management, and how to fish and live sustainably. Learning programs are based on current science and data generated by scientific research, and are supported by the WA Department of Fisheries Research Division and the WA Museum. The Discovery Centre is an extensive knowledge resource for the community and school students. |
39 Northside Drive Hillarys, Western Australia 6025 P: (08) 9203 0339 Web: www.nmdc.com.au |
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| 199 | Western Australia | Professional Development for teachers and resources for schools (WA) | Agricultural Educators Association of Western Australia Inc | Teachers | Professional development for teachers and resources for schools |
Secretary: Garry Lane WACA - Cunderdin Cunderdin WA 6407 Phone: (08) 9635 1302 E: garryelane@bigpond.com |
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| 200 | Western Australia | Kelmscott Senior High School Primary Agriculture Program | Department of Education and Training WA | K-6 and adults in metropolitan Perth | Norm Hammond coordinates a highly rated agricultural awareness and education program for primary aged children across metropolitan Perth. He uses media, mail outs, personal visitation and staff in-service to involve 4000 children and 800 accompanying adults in the program annually. The program involves working with farm staff, developing on-site facilities (i.e. playground and recreational area, Heritage and Primary activity areas) and maintaining an Educational Resource Centre. The 3-hectare farm facility provides for high school agricultural education and provides an education facility for primary schools. The farm includes fenced paddocks with beef and dairy herds, flocks of sheep, emus and goats, a custom built facility to display milking and shearing, machinery shed with a range of equipment, chicken brooder, and a vegetable garden and orchard. | WA Department of Agriculture and Food |
Norm Hammond Primary Agricultural Program Coordinator Kelmscott Senior High School M: 0409 688853 E: ntime@optusnet.com.au Web: Kelmscott |
| 201 | Western Australia | Royal Perth Show | Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia | K-10 | An education opportunity that commences in late September each year | Web: www.perthroyalshow.com.au | |
| 202 | Western Australia | The Primary Industry Centre for Science Education (PICSE) E | University of Western Australia (UWA) in a joint collaboration with PICSE | Science Teachers and Students from Grades 7-12; primary industry sector employers; partner universities | PICSE-UWA is part of PICSE National - a national collaboration between and funded by the Federal Government, universities, regional primary industries, national R&D Corporations, national agribusiness, regional research institutes, local community organisations, schools and State Government Departments. PICSE-Flinders runs a number of activities for students each year including a student Residential Camp and Industry Placement program (Deecember 2010 and January 2011) along with Science Investigation Awards for all middle school science students. Each year PICSE-UWA delivers a two-day professional development program in December for all Year 11/12 science teachers. | University of WA, The Centre for Excellence in NRM, The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, Department of Agriculture and Food WA, Optima Agriculture, 360 Environmental Australian Coral Farms, Armadale Wildlife Centre, Broom Aquaculture Centre, CBH, The Botanical Gardens and Parks Authority, CSIRO, Chem Centre and 60 WA schools. |
PICSE Science Education Officers (SEO) Samantha Greene E: sgreene@fnas.uwa.edu.au Belinda Pope E: Belinda.Pope@uwa.edu.au Web: www.picse.org Residential Camp and Industry Placement www.picse.net/UWA/camp.htm (Use the students menu) Science Investigation Awards and prizes www.picse.net/UWA/sia.htm |
| 203 | Western Australia | Vocational training in agriculture | Cunderdin District HS Agricultural College & Curtin Uni Muresk Institute of Agriculture | Years 10-12 | Vocational training partnership with the nearby Cunderdin Agricultural College and Curtin University Muresk Institute of Agriculture. | Cunderdin Agricultural College and Curtin University Muresk Institute of Agriculture | Web: Cunderdin Agricultural College |
| 204 | Western Australia | Vocational Training in Aquaculture | Denmark High School | Years 8-10 | Denmark HS offers students programs that connect their school science to their everyday lives. The science curriculum has been developed to cater for the specific needs of the students attending the school. The school offers units in aquaculture to students in year 10, enabling them to achieve the outcomes of the Working Scientifically, Natural and Processed Materials, Energy and Change, and Life and Living strands of the Science Outcome Statements. The integrated nature of the program models real-life experiences in science, while still maintaining a focus on students' learning and their achievement of the science outcomes. | Strong working partnerships exist with the local community and government agencies, particularly Fisheries WA. | Web: Denmark High School |
| 209 | Western Australia | Lockridge Senior High School Farm | Department of Education and Training WA | K-12 | The School Farm at Lockridge Senior High School is a 25 hectare property of which 4.5 hectares are fully irrigated providing for beef, dairy cattle, prime lamb production, superfine Merino sheep, laying and breeding poultry, and a fully equipped aquaculture facility. The farm provides high school agricultural education and an education facility for primary schools which attracts large numbers of primary school visits and is open to all community groups and teachers and students from other secondary schools. | Department of Education and Training WA |
Lockridge Senior High School Benara Road, Kiara WA 6054 P: (08) 9378 0236 M: 0439 033 005 E: Vicki.Howlett@det.wa.edu.au E: Robert.Liebeck@det.wa.edu.au Web: Lockridge Senior High School Farm |
| 210 | Western Australia | Landsdale Farm School | Department of Education and Training WA | K-7 | Landsdale Farm School was developed for students with disabilities as the main focus. The aim of the farm is to provide a welcoming educational rural environment for people to view plants and animals and gain an appreciation of living things. The farm includes an organic vegetable and herb garden, small orchard, and a comprehensive animal section (including cows, ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, alpacas, rabbits, geese, ducks, turkeys and chickens). | Landsdale Farm School is an Education Support School of the West Australian Department of Education. |
Ted Kelley Farm Principal Lansdale Farm School 80 Landsdale Road, Darch 6065 P: (08) 9343 1222 M: 0412 032 685 E: landfrms@iinet.net.au Web: www.landsdale-farm-school.com.au |
| 211 | Western Australia | Hillside Farm School | Department of Education and Training WA | Years 9-11 | Hillside Farm caters for students at risk (due to behavioural and/or other issues). The farm offers an alternative for students that do not fit into mainstream school in Perth (south-east metropolitan region). The main activities centre on cropping, hay and stock. The school provides a pathway to agricultural colleges. | Hillside Farm School is an Education Support School of the West Australian Department of Education. |
Lyn Wilkinson Program coordinator: Hayward Rd, Martin, WA 6110 P: (08) 9398 4971 M: 0428 959 22941 E: lyn.wilkinson@det.wa.edu.au |
| 212 | Western Australia | Avondale Discovery Farm | National Trust of Australia (WA) | K-12 and general community | The Avondale Discovery Farm can be visited by individual families, school groups and casual visitors. There is a myriad of seasonal activities to be seen including seeding progams, spring hay making, sheep shearing and summer grain harvest. Avondale is a good example of sustainable agriculture in action. Trees are being planted according to a catchment plan to reduce the ground water table and provide 'highways' for native fauna, creek lines are being stabilised, remnant vegetation is being protected, drainage and water collection has been thoughtfully designed to minimise erosion and where possible high water using cereal and legume varieties are included in the crop rotations. | National Trust of Australia (WA) and Department of Agriculture and Food |
Dina Barret-Lennard PO Box 74 Beverley, WA 6304 P: (08) 9646 1004 E: dina.blennard@ntwa.com.au Web: www.beverleywa.com/avondale/ |
| 213 | Western Australia | Western Australian College of Agriculture | Department of Education and Training WA | Years 10-12 | Each Campus (Cunderdin, Denmark, Esperance, Harvey, Morawa and Narrogin) has modern facilities located on farms. The College delivers vocational qualifications that focus on agriculture but include horticulture, viticulture, equine, aquaculture, forestry, building construction, metals and engineering and automotive. Each Campus offers some specialist programs that can lead to apprenticeships and careers in a range of agriculture related vocations. All graduates directly enter employment or courses of study at TAFE or University. | Department of Agriculture and Food WA, Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Murdoch University Department of Fisheries |
Geoff Moyle Director 151 Royal Street East Perth W.A. 6004 P: (08) 9264 5146 Web: W.A. College of Agriculture |
| 214 | Western Australia | Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon | The College belongs to a group of Edmund Rice Education Australia schools within the wider Catholic school system | Years 7-12 | Catholic Agricultural College Bindoon is a co-educational College for day and residential students offering agriculture as a major focus of the curriculum. With a student population of around 180 students the College provides a comprehensive academic and technical education including tertiary entrance courses and nationally recognised certificate courses in fields of agriculture, hospitality, automotive workshop and equine Industries. | Department of Agriculture and Food WA, Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Murdoch University Department of Fisheries |
Damian WallisWestern Principal: 3398 Bindoon-Dewars Pool Rd Bindoon, WA 6502 P: (08) 9576 1040 E: admin@cacbindoon.wa.edu.au Web: www.cacbindoon.wa.edu.au |
| 215 | Western Australia | Woolpro in Schools | Department of Agriculture and Food WA | Years 8-12 and teachers | Woolpro in Schools provides support to farm staff, teachers and students providing up to date technical information on best management practice for sheep and wool production. Advice and assistance is also available on a range of biosecurity issues. Teachers are provided with up to date resource materials at the start of each college year and an annual two-day professional development workshop. These practical and classroom activities are designed to both inform and encourage students to pursue best management practices at school and in the workplace. New information and resources are sent to participating colleges throughout the year. | Western Australian College of Agriculture |
Tom Plaisted Department of Agriculture and Food Albany WA P: (08) 98928499 E: tom.plaisted@agric.wa.gov.au Web: Woolpro in Schools |
| 216 | Western Australia | Farm Skills Competition | Royal Agricultural Society WA | Years 8-12 | The Agricultural Colleges and Schools Farm Skills Competition provides the opportunity for students from throughout the State come together annually in a series of events aligned to their daily learning process and aimed at providing them with knowledge for their future. The events are designed around the daily work practice the students could eventually be carrying out on a full-time basis. | A range of industry partners (supplying sponsorship and prizes) |
Rebecca Di Vincenzo Royal Agricultural Society of WA PO Box 135 CLAREMONT WA 6910 P: (08) 6263 3131 E: agcolleges@perthroyalshow.com.au or farmskills@perthroyalshow.com.au |
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