Working with local communities for a better future

Shell Questacon Science Circus

Exciting 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

Future Makers

Improving 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

Robotic Futures

Driving 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

NXplorers

Working 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

Health e-Regions

Improving 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

Wirrpanda P242

Connecting 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

Bardi Jawi Oorany Rangers

Empowering 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

Emerging Exporters

Increasing 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

Business Navigator

Helping 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

Prelude to the Future

Addressing 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%

EQIP/ PREQIP

Helping students from the Gladstone region get the qualifications and experience needed to access new careers

2018 Highlights

• 190 students getting real-world qualifications
• More than 1,000 work experience placements
• 45 Indigenous students getting job ready through PREQIP

Shell’s QGC Communities Fund

Investment in direct response to local needs

• Since 2015, Shell’s QGC Communities Fund has invested more than $2.1 million across 83 community projects