2024 Policy Priorities
Education & Promotion
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ResourcefulSA
SACOME acknowledges the financial support provided by the State Government for the relaunch of the ResourcefulSA campaign and the ongoing support this provides for the sector. SACOME has relaunched a refreshed ResourcefulSA campaign across outdoor and social media platforms in 2024. This multi-year campaign responds to research on the earlier iterations of ResourcefulSA and the Resources: But not as you know it. campaign, which targeted a youth audience.
At a time of industry consolidation and contraction, this campaign aims to ensure the products mined or produced by the resources sector are front of mind for South Australians. Following the initial launch of the campaign, visual case studies will be introduced to reinforce the value and contribution of the resources sector to SA, its commitment to Net Zero and its importance to everyday life. Further information here... |
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Digital STEM Digital Technology Education Pilot
The teaching of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in schools is vital to ensuring South Australia keeps pace with technological change to advance its economy and prosperity. Aligning with the State’s educational curriculum, in May 2024 SACOME launched the STEM Digital Technology Education Pilot in six Catholic Education schools in collaboration with industry partners.
The pilot teaches fundamental STEM skills, increases student interest in technology-based career pathways, and supports the future skilled-talent pipeline crucially needed for the South Australian resources sector. Industry and education both play a key role in supporting students to understand the realities and needs of the STEM workforce and to prepare students for the opportunities ahead. SACOME continues to call on the State Government to allocate funding to the Department of Education to enable the roll out of the STEM Digital Technology Education Pilot in State schools. Read more about the rollout of the STEM Digital Technology Education Pilot |