SHELL Working with local communities for a better future

SHELL QUESTACONSCIENCE CIRCUSExciting students, families and teachers

about the possibilities science can offer

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ 33 years of partnership taking science to kids across Australia

▪ 98% of teachers said the program had increased students’ understanding of science

▪ 94% of teachers said the program had helped them develop hands-on science lessons

Engaging and interactive. Accessible science discoveries for kids to develop a passion for science

2018 participant

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FUTURE MAKERSImproving regional students’ participation in

science and maths subjects, through teacher

development, fun learning materials and festivals

in regional communities

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ More than 8,000 regional Queenslanders engaged in science activities

▪ 77% of students demonstrated an increased interest in maths and science

▪ 91% of teachers had a better understanding and confidence in teaching science

We felt the visit was invaluable, relevant and worthwhile for our students. We would encourage all others to get involved and take advantage of this great initiative

Melissa McBride

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School,

Gladstone

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ROBOTIC FUTURESDriving student and teacher interest in

science through learning in robotics

automation

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Taking robotics to 330 students across eight schools in Gladstone

▪ 72% of students had increased interest in science and maths

▪ 100% of 13 teacher participants reported increased confidence teaching science subjects Our students learned more in

one hour than most people do in five, so it was fantastic to watch

Brad Eggmolesse

Toolooa State High School

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NXPLORERSWorking with high school students and

teachers to develop science skills by finding

solutions to real-world challenges

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Delivered problem-solving workshops to 233 students and 10 teachers across five schools in Western Australia

▪ 69% of students have an increased desire to engage in science and maths education

▪ 80% of students and teachers feel more confident engaging in real world issues

It has been a valuable experience for our students to look at the world around them and understand the issues we face

NXplorers teacher

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HEALTH-E-REGIONSImproving the education outcomes of regional

students by providing online access to specialist

health care without the need to travel long

distances

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ 116 students received access to allied and specialist health services through video conferencing

▪ 980 telehealth consults delivered

▪ 50% increase in the number of kids accessing Health-e-Regions

I have witnessed a growth in the students’ positive attitude to their learning areas. Parent engagement in the program has been amazing

Mary Porter

Principal of St Joseph’s Primary School, Tara

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WIRRPANDA P242Connecting Aboriginal Australians with

job opportunities through work-ready

mentoring, training and job placement

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ 173 Aboriginal Australians placed in jobs

▪ 80% of people placed through the program retained jobs for more than 12 months

I used to be a criminal, institutionalised. Wirrpanda helped me get a job, now I’ve actually got it, I’m doing good and I’m showing people that anybody can change

Reece Yarran

program participant

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BARDI JAWI OORANY RANGERSEmpowering Traditional Owner women from

the Kimberley to have a voice in their

community. Providing pathways to

sustainable employment for local rangers

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Five Bardi Jawi women employed on country

▪ 50 young Aboriginal school students connected with rangers and ranger activities

▪ 25 Traditional Owners engaged to transfer cultural ecological knowledge to rangers and youth

If it wasn’t for Shell Prelude and partners, I wouldn’t have this amazing job that allows me to work on my country

Karen Morgan

Bardi Jawy Oorany Ranger

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EMERGING EXPORTERSIncreasing access to new Australian

and international markets for Western

Downs agribusinesses

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Nine businesses supported on their export journey

▪ Four businesses introduced to major domestic hospitality chains

▪ International trade mission planned for 2019

The Emerging Exporters program has given me an excellent first step on the export discovery journey and given me the platform to build a sustainable small, niche export business

Shane Elliott

Elliott Premium Beef

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BUSINESS NAVIGATORHelping new and growing businesses in

the Western Downs to commercialise

innovative ideas

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Provided 372 mentoring sessions to 45 businesses across 20 industries

▪ 60% of participants are starting up new business ideas

▪ 60% of participants are female business leaders

It will bring new opportunities –new employment opportunities, new tourism opportunities to the area – it’s really exciting

Naomi Gearon

Business Navigator participant

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PRELUDE TO THE FUTUREAddressing critical skills shortages in

the Northern Territory through targeted

training and industry engagement

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ Provided 20 apprenticeships in warehousing and logistics

▪ The program boasts a one-year retention rate of more than 75%

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It’s where the future is in gas and mining. It’s always going to have employment opportunities

Shannah Mudge

Prelude To The Future participant

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EQIP / PREQIPHelping students from the

Gladstone region get the

qualifications and experience

needed to access new careers

2018 HIGHLIGHTS

▪ 190 students gettingreal-world qualifications

▪ More than 1,000 work experience placements

▪ 45 Indigenous students getting job ready through PREQIP

Being part of the PREQIP program let me see industries first hand, learn how to make a resume and practice interview skills

Xavier Yarrow

PREQIP participant

“**Shell’s QGC business contributes to this program in partnership

with Australia Pacific LNG and Santos GLNG

QGC COMMUNITIES FUNDInvestment in direct

response to local needs

▪ Since 2015, Shell’s QGC Communities Fund has invested more than $2.1 million across 83 community projects This fund allows community groups to accelerate what

they are doing in the community. The projects that have been delivered have had a real impact in smaller communities and allowed great things to happen

Greg Zillman

Wandoan State School P&C President

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