Delivery of the Gold Industry Group's (GIG) gold sessions and Gold Resources Kits as part of its National Gold Education Program will be postponed until Term 3 2020 in response to the national situation regarding novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), ensuring the safety of both industry facilitators and participating schools across Australia.
Developed in conjunction with Earth Science WA (ESWA), the Program features free, dynamic, one-hour gold sessions delivered by passionate gold industry professionals to Upper Primary (Years 4-6) and Lower Secondary (Years 7-10) classes.
Following advice from the Australian Government regarding COVID-19, the Program's gold sessions requested between 17 March - 3 July 2020 will be postponed until further notice. This decision is based is based on the evolving challenges due to COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of industry workers delivering the gold sessions as well as participating students and educators.
The Program's complimentary Gold Resources Kits are still available to order, however delivery has been postponed until school terms resume as normal.
The unique Kits feature real gold and rock samples from Victorian and Western Australian gold mines, and provide teachers with a variety of lesson plans linked to the Australian Curriculum, along with fun and engaging activities that incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning to excite Primary and Secondary students about Australia’s diverse gold sector.
Students can learn all about gold, its economic and social value, its relevance in their everyday life and its exciting opportunities for their future.
The National Gold Education Program is an education initiative by the GIG and is proudly supported by AngloGold Ashanti Australia, Gold Fields, Gold Road Resources, Kirkland Lake Gold, Newcrest Mining, Northern Star Resources, Westgold Resources, Ramelius Resources, Regis Resources and ABC Refinery.
Available Gold Resources
Available gold educational resources such as the free Heart of Gold Australia app, Heart of Gold Discovery Trails and linked lesson plans encourage learning both inside and outside of the classroom with family and friends.
During self-isolation, the free app offers a welcome distraction for all bringing gold experiences into your home. Test your gold knowledge by playing the app’s Discover Gold Game to unearth cool facts about the precious metal, and uncover its many critical uses in our everyday lives. Explore the Perth and Kalgoorlie Heart of Gold Discovery Trails from the comfort of your home. Although the trails may not be possible to walk at this time, you can take the virtual tours from anywhere!
Download the free Heart of Gold Australia app to your mobile or tablet device from the App Store or Google Play to discover a range of fun and interactive experiences.
The Heart of Gold Australia app and trails is a community initiative by the GIG and is proudly supported by The Perth Mint, Gold Fields, Northern Star Resources, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Saracen Mineral Holdings, Gold Road Resources, Ausdrill, St Barbara Limited, AngloGold Ashanti Australia and Ramelius Resources.