1. Sustaining Rural Communities National Conference Primary Industries Education Foundation Increasing capacity and capability through collaboration. Ben Stockwin, Interim Chief Executive Primary Industries Education Foundation

2. Overview 1.Origins of PIEF. 2.Interim CE background. 3.Current educational factors at work. – Upward/Downward pressures on foundation. 4.3 year view. – Model of collaboration/increased capacity. 5.Present view.

3. Purposes of PIEF (As established by national federal industry, government and education roundtable) 1.Provide national leadership in Primary Industries Education-Birth- Year 12. 2.Commission, facilitate and manage PI educational projects. 3.Credible one-stop shop for educators. 4.Communicate latest R and D to teachers and students

4. Origins of the Foundation: 2004-2005-Conversations between state-based groups. 2005-National stock take and meeting. 2007- Federal minister convenes roundtable. Late 2007-constitution written for national body 2007-2008-Represenative working party formed. 2008- Not for Profit Company Established.

5. Origins cont. 2009- PIEF officially announced by Hon. Tony Burke. Founding members; MLA, NFF, Aust Council of Deans, NAAE and CB Alexander foundation. Skills based board appointed by independent process led by Dr. Mary Corbett. 2010- Interim Chief Executive appointed.

6. Interim Chief Executive Background Educator for 15 years, 8 as Principal. (Qld & TAS) Member of ACEL, APPA, TPA, AICD. Involved in 5 curriculum changes. Variety of settings-rural/isolated, extreme disadvantage, inner urban. Motivation-Engaged students, supported teachers

7. Why primary industries? (Will delete for me to talk to ) Hampshire down stud no. 177. Contextual Engaging Relevant Real

8. What’s happening in schools ? Downward pressures Schools Expectations New Curriculum Assessments Funding Societal issues BER ICT NAPLAN Back to Basics Obesity Behaviour Demographics

9. What’s happening in schools? Upward pressures Australian Curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy in context. Knowledge of learning – 8 intelligences, emotional connection, PPP approach. Partnerships – Peter Hill,- ‘Black box’, Michael Fullan ‘5 th way of educational reform’. Garden/Sustainability movement – Gardens, tanks, energy. Low impact. Context-highly engaging.

10. PIEF’s role now Primary Industries Sector Need for: Better informed community. Reduced country/city divide Reversal of skills shortage Education Sector Access to engaging context. Support for Australian Curriculum Quality information. Teacher professional learning Easily accessed resources at low/no cost. Make a difference

11. PIEF –Where are we now? Operational/Governance 2010 Stock take Member network ACARA RDC’s-developing collaboration DAFF Educational Projects-Short/Medium/Long term Website

12. PIEF-Where we will be. (2013) Secure Recognised Relevant Accessible