CCRSH networking event

Inspiring Australia is a national strategy that provides a framework for engaging people and communities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).

Regional Science Hubs are a supportive network of experts and community organisations who can work together on future educational endeavours.

They offer exciting, relevant and accessible science and nature programs, led by scientists and other experts in their field, to members of the community who don’t normally have access to these types of programs.

The Coffs Coast Regional Science Hub (CCRSH) extends north to Coffs Harbour, south to Nambucca and west to Dorrigo, and aims to connect our communities with science for a sustainable future.

“One of the most effective steps humanity can take to transition to sustainability is through the overall engagement of society in the appreciation of nature,” states the 2017 World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Second Notice.

This paper sets a world record for the most scientists to co-sign and formally support a published journal article in history.

Appreciation of nature is precisely what the Centre for Ecological Learning (CEL) - a lead partner of CCRSH - enables through its immersive nature-based education activities.

Commenting on the paper, environmental educator and wildlife naturalist with CEL, Andrew Turbill, says “If ever we had a mandate for doing what we do, it is when every scientific mind in the field of environmental and biophysical sciences puts nature connection forward as one of the key ways in which humanity must act to save itself.”

CCRSH is having a Partner Launch in Bellingen on Wednesday April 18 with special guest, Jackie Randals from Inspiring Australia.

This will be a networking event, which will bring together current and potential partners for the hub.

At this event, you can find out more about what the hub is, why this national strategy is important, and what other hubs are doing.

If you are an arts organisation, a community organiser, a venue or a festival organiser, then this event is for you!

CCRSH is calling for all kind of organisations to join the hub. The fact is, science shapes so many of our daily activities that we’re not even aware of, that just about anyone can benefit. All kinds of organisations are able to get involved – from businesses and startups to chambers of commerce, sustainability education groups, theatre societies and community gardens.

“Together, we are much stronger, and are more able to positively influence the future,” says Amy Denshire, CEL Facilitator.

If your organisation would like to become a partner in the hub or find out more, RSVP to the event at www.cel.org.au/ccrsh or visit www.cel.org.au/ccrsh

Coffs Coast Regional Science Hb Partner Launch

Cedar Bar & Kitchen

Wednesday 18th April, 3-5pm

www.cel.org.au/event/ccrsh