National Gold Education Program restarts

The GIG’s National Gold Education Program recommenced this Term, with free gold class sessions available to book in WA. Schools across Australia can also order a free Gold Resources Kits - be quick before they sell out.

Gold class sessions rock schools across WA

Feedback from Gold Sessions delivered in Primary and Secondary schools in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Norseman has been fantastic since the Program recommenced. The fun STEM activities are tailored for multiple year groups.

Gold kits excite students nation-wide

The GIG's exclusive free Gold Resources Kits are selling fast, with only 40 left available to order this Term. The Kits feature real gold and rock samples and a variety of engaging learning materials. 

Gold partnership delivers for NSW education

Feedback from the GIG backed, new Australian Earth Science Education program in NSW has been fantastic this year, delivering support to teachers and students through free services, training and resources.

Further gold educational resources

Gold educational resources are freely available on the GIG website in addition to the Heart of Gold Discovery Trails, including lessons plans linked to the Australian Curriculum, developed for Primary and Secondary students.

Gold Jobs website

Students’ understanding of the value of Australia’s gold industry in their lives and communities can be enriched via the GIG's new Gold Jobs website. A central, online hub of career content, the platform is a terrific learning resource for students and teachers.  

New education platform for Earth and Environmental Science

Australian Earth Science Education has launched its new website, providing a central hub for all of its Earth and Environmental Science resources for teachers and students nation-wide. 

Experience gold

Students can experience gold in and out of the classroom via the free Heart of Gold Australia app, with over 30+ fun, interactive gold experiences. 

Play the new interactive Discover Gold Game as a class to uncover gold's many essential uses in our lives. 

Gold partners with netball for scholarship

The GIG and Netball WA are providing exceptional educational pathways for women, with applications open for the next round of their UWA 2020 scholarship, assisting student athletes to embark on a career in gold.

Gold in mental health: Q&A with Peta Slocombe

We recently spoke to Northern Star Resources Capability and Culture Manager Peta Slocombe, on the importance of mental health education and developing a vibrant workplace culture.