1. Dr Cameron Archer Chair Primary Industries Education Foundation www.primaryindustrieseducation.com.au Enabling Children to Learn Where Their Food Comes From Public Health Association of Australia Conference 20-21 April 2010 Canberra

2. 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&D

3. 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.

4. Origins cont. 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. 2009- PIEF officially announced by Hon. Tony Burke. 2010- Interim Chief Executive appointed.

5. What’s happening in schools? National Curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy in context. Knowledge of learning Partnerships Garden/Sustainability movement – Gardens, tanks, energy. Low impact. Context-highly engaging.

6. 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

7. PIEF –Where to now? Operational/Governance 2010 Stock take Member network ACARA RDC’s-developing collaboration Linkages with Professional Educator Groups Educational Projects-Short/Medium/Long term Website/Branding www.primaryindustrieseducation.com.au chair@primaryindustrieseducation.com.au