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Executive summary

Scitech, as it celebrates its 25th birthday, has built a strong and reputable brand that is trusted and valued across the Western Australian community.

Independent reviews of Scitech have confirmed its effectiveness in raising the level of interest, awareness and engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Scitech has created an intrinsic link between science in schools and its relevance and value in everyday life for children, parents, teachers and community leaders.

The Scitech Blueprint for 2013 and beyond provides a detailed plan of action, a business model that will continue to build collaborative partnerships with the State Government, Industry, the education sector and Universities to achieve economic prosperity through increased engagement, study and future careers in STEM.

The Scitech Blueprint will strive to achieve a return on investment of 0.06% for the State’s financial investment in this important community science organisation.

The 2013 to 2018 Scitech Blueprint details the firm foundations of our corporate governance of Scitech, our proactive leadership and how our ‘infrastructure’ is built on strong partnerships. Our key building materials will be quality people, clear program objectives and strong financial management.

The Scitech Board is committed to delivering the 2013 to 2018 Blueprint and working with the government to create a new Scitech that will open in mid 2018 at Burswood.

Scitech’s Blueprint for the future

Erica SmythChairman Scitech Board of Directors

Alan BrienChief Executive Officer Scitech

blueprint noun

A detailed plan of actionwww.thefreedictionary.com/blueprint

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Contents of our Blueprint

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PLANNING APPROVAL

Corporate governance

BUILDING MANAGERS

Proactive leadership

FOUNDATIONS

Scitech’s performance

ThE kEYS INGREDIENTS

Scitech’s chemistry

ThE NEw hOME AND MOVING IN

Scitech at Burswood

CONSTRUCTION PhASEBuilding and delivering our daily programs

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4BUILDING MATERIALSMaking STEM relevant for all Western Australians

6BUDGETING ThE PLAN2013 to 2018 financial forecast

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Scitech is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that was established in 1987. It officially opened to the public on 13th August 1988. As a progressive and adaptive company, the Scitech Board of Directors recommended to the November 2012 Annual General Meeting of members, the adoption of a modern constitution that better reflected current approaches for the governance and management of a not-for-profit company. The members fully endorsed the adoption of the new constitution.

The new constitution better reflects the company’s purpose, powers and governance procedures in accordance with the Federal Government’s recently announced Australian Charities Not-for-Profits Commission. Scitech is now registered with this new body.

Scitech’s mission

To increase awareness, interest, capability and participation by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Scitech’s vision

To be a world-class science centre that inspires, engages, prepares and develops scientifically-literate citizens for Western Australia’s future prosperity.

Company purposes:

The company is established for the following charitable purposes.

(1) To operate, promote and develop a centre in Western Australia to increase awareness, interest, capability and participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(2) To advance education in relation to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

(3) To operate a world-class science centre that inspires, engages, prepares and develops the Western Australian community to be scientifically literate to ensure the State’s future prosperity.

(4) To advance knowledge and understanding of both the benefits and practical applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for the benefit of the Western Australian community.

(5) To support, encourage and facilitate students, teachers, parents and the general Western Australian community in a continued interest and lifelong learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and their applications in the modern world.

1. Planning approval Corporate governance

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Past Board Chairs

2. Building managers Proactive leadership

Chairman Scitech Board of Directors

Erica Smyth

Scitech Chief Executive Officer

Alan Brien

Nick Wood Outreach

Kate Elder Communications & Marketing

Denham Dunstall Exhibition Development & Design

Andrew Hannah Science Programs

Simon Carroll Science Partnerships

Gary Foxton Business & Finance

Overseen Departments

Mr Alan Lindsay

Mr Colin Beckett

Mr David Axworthy

Mr David Joyce

Prof. Fiona Wood

Prof. Grady Venville

Prof. Lyn Beazley AO

Prof. Mark Hackling

Mr Michael Malone

Mr Tony Joyner

Scitech Board of Directors

Mr John Stokes

Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall

Mr Michael Chaney AO

Mrs Audrey Jackson

Mr Roger Vines

Mr Peter West

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3. Foundations Scitech’s performance

(1988) (1993) (2005)

Since 1998, Scitech has operated within a clearly articulated set of five-year business plans and detailed state funding agreements. The contracts established an agreed set of outcomes within a fully accountable business and grant allocation model.

The 2003-2008 Business Plan saw the ‘reinvention’ of Scitech and the major upgrade of infrastructure. This Business Plan was independently reviewed by the State in 2007. The Review confirmed Scitech was “contributing effectively to strengthening and improving the State’s science and technology capacity”(Marketrade, 2007).

The 2008 to 2013 Business Plan aimed to “make science more relevant to more Western Australians.” Appendix A provides a detailed summary of Scitech’s performance against the 2008-2013 Business Plan.

It is important to note that the 2011 Independent Review confirmed “Scitech remains overwhelmingly supported and effective. It remains highly mission-driven and continues to perform in a cost-effective manner” (Marketrade, 2011).

Both the 2007 and 2011 Independent Reviews recommended the ongoing financial subsidy of the State at the current level of approximately 60% of total operating costs. In October 2011, Scitech submitted a 2013 to 2018 Business and Operational Plan (“An investment in Western Australia’s social and economic future”).

Scitech was seeking a total operating grant of $61.5M in order to address the critical issue confronting its business and operating model, namely space constraints, maintaining salary parity, program delivery to 12-18 year olds, capital renewal and an increased focus on impact research — all factors identified in the 2011 Review.

In October 2012, Scitech was informed that in accordance with overall State Government funding reductions, Scitech’s grant allocation was to remain at the 2008-2013 level of $41.5M over the five years. This represents approximately a 11.6% reduction in real funding over the funding period.

After assessing the short and long-term impacts of this revised funding level, the Scitech Board implemented a major restructure and efficiency review. The Board’s focus was on the financial results for 2012-2013 and the long-term impact for the 2013-2018 period. It was the Board’s objective to remain mission-focused while achieving financial sustainability.

From October 2012 to April 2013, Scitech has undergone a ‘change management’ process that has seen a reduction of 16.3 FTE positions, closure of the Digital Studio, reduced Outreach services, reduced professional learning programs and indefinite deferral of capital equipment purchases.

Scitech’s new ‘Blueprint: 2013 to 2018 and Beyond’ is a revised financial and business plan that reflects the organisation’s capacity and ability to deliver an agreed set of programs and targets within a reduced State funding allocation.

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“We, along with parents and teachers, must inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s science, technology, engineering and mathematical innovators. It’s essential for the achievement of our social and economic prosperity. “Erica Smyth, Scitech Chairman

“Scitech offers the Western Australian community a way of accessing science, a way for teachers to feel confident about teaching and motivating students and a setting for families to share and learn together.”

Nobel Laureates

Clinical Professor Barry J. Marshall AC Emeritus Professor J. Robin Warren AC

Past Present FutureScitech visitation 2003 to 2008 2008 to 2013 2013 to 2018

Total number of people who took part in a Scitech program

1,576,149 2,332,000 2,350,800

City West 1,055,888 1,403,000 1,500,000

State-wide 508,399 912,000 836,300

Teachers participating in Scitech’s professional development

11,862 17,000 14,500

Economic impact

Scitech-generated revenue and as a % of total revenue.

$19,813,000

44.8%

$27,703,000

39.9%

$34,528,000

45.4%

Social impact

Percentage of visitors satisfied with their Scitech experience.

95% 95% 95%

Percentage of visitors who had a more positive attitude to science after a Scitech experience.

90% 92% 91%

Percentage of teachers more confident about teaching classroom science .

94% 93% 90%

Website visits

Scitech 989,570 1,068,000 2,000,000

ScienceNetwork WA 462,592 1,660,000 3,500,000

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4. Building materials Making STEM relevant for all Western Australians

State-wide... Scitech has a wide range of programs

for everyone in Western Australia.

We cater for all ages, from toddlers just beginning their learning journey, to school students who may become our future doctors and electricians, to adults as parents, teachers, community leaders and lifelong learners.

We reach all regions, through City West, Outreach and online interactions.

Relevant experiences which engage and inspire...

Scitech provides interactive, inquiry-based experiences which encourage informal learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Visitors might say they are having ‘fun’, but our staff and supporters are striving for much more than this.

We offer engaging, inspiring and relevant experiences which foster a lifelong curiosity and positive attitude towards STEM.

We connect scientists, engineers, industry, media, government and the public.

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Empowering with STEM skills...

Scitech experiences encourage the visitor to practise STEM skills such as questioning, experimenting, predicting, testing, observing, collecting evidence, organising, thinking, explaining, describing, creating, innovating, prototyping, problem solving and investigating.

Visitors learn to see the relevance of STEM to everyday life.

Then participate further beyond their visit (act now).

Developing more scientifically engaged Western Australians...The visitor develops a higher level of scientific literacy, namely:

A positive attitude towards science, technology, engineering and maths.

STEM skills which embrace a scientific method, and

Knowledge about STEM or the tools to find out more knowledge.

These skills empower citizens:

To make informed personal and political decisions in their everyday life.

To take up STEM studies, apprenticeships and careers, and

To value STEM and encourage others to discover the world of STEM.

A more prosperous WAIn a rapidly advancing technological world, WA’s future prosperity and growth depends on a scientifically literate community that supports research and industry and has a skilled workforce.

Economic impact - industry development, resource sector, innovation, knowledge, investment, increased productivity, growth, higher salaries and spending.

Environmental impact - sustainability, air quality, climate change, oceans and estuaries, biodiversity, energy and agriculture.

Social impact - health and lifestyle, education and training, and community development.

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Throughout 2012-2013 Scitech, in consultation with the Department of Commerce, engaged consultants RMDSTEM Limited to develop an evaluation framework.

This provides a description of Scitech’s activities which are linked to a detailed analysis of our outputs, the usage by others and impact and investment ratios to ensure the State investment is measurable, and to provide the State with a clear understanding of the economic return.

From 2013 to 2018, Scitech will deliver four daily programs:

1. Intellectual capacity and asset creation. 2. City West program. 3. State-wide program. 4. Professional development.

Schedule 3 of the Funding Contract provides details of each program. A summary of the elements is outlined opposite.

5. Construction phase Building and delivering our daily programs

Program 1 Intellectual capacity and asset creation

Program 2City West program

Program 3State-wide program

Program 4Professional development

Appendix B. This document provides a detailed summary table of the agreed evaluation measures of outputs, usages and key milestones. This table is a summary of the agreed reporting template.

Appendix C. Programs, Definitions and Data Sources is a comprehensive document that confirms the agreed criteria, audit methods and measurement collection for the four programs.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SUMMARY KEY OUTPUT MEASURES KEY USAGES KEY IMPACT MILESTONES

1. Intellectual capacity and asset creation

Focussing on the development of novel ideas, materials and hardware to be deployed nationally and internationally and necessary for programs 2, 3 and 4 to deliver their services.

Exhibits, exhibitions, performances and shows utilised by programs 2, 3 and 4, and leased nationally and internationally. Measured by the number of:• Exhibitsdesigned,manufacturedand

delivered.• ExhibitionsfabricatedatCityWest.• Knowledgeexchangeandtraining

sessions for Scitech staff.• WeeksofScienceNetworkWA

(SNWA) operation.

The end-users of this program’s outputs are programs 2, 3 and 4. Identified usages are:• Exhibitsdeployedasgeneric

exhibits at City West, exhibitions or for state-wide activities.

• Nationalandinternationalscience centre rental months of exhibitions.

• SNWAwebsitevisits.

The economic and non-economic impacts are:• DirecteconomicimpactforScitechthrough

rental income of travelling exhibitions.• Internationalreputationasaleading

science centre influences agreements with major corporations supporting Scitech.

• InformationonWAscienceprovidesknowledge and impetus to community confidence in science and its real-life application.

2. City West program Providing a hands-on science discovery centre for informal learning across a range of platforms while also engaging industry.

City West provides many opportunities for engagement each year including the number of:• Theatre,planetarium,puppetshows

and CSIRO Lab workshops.• Exhibitionsdisplayed.• Schoolsciencecompetitions.• Specialscienceeventsandlectures.

Key usage by the community, science partners and industry of:• Studentsandgeneralpublic

visiting City West. • Majorsponsorshipagreements

secured.• Specialevents/lecturesand

programs held.

The economic and non-economic impacts are:• DirecteconomicimpactforScitechof

visitors to City West.• DirecteconomicbenefittoScitech

generated through industry support and additional Federal and State government funding.

• Buildsconfidenceandcapacityinsciencefor students and the general public.

3. State-wide program Delivering science learning experiences across the State through outreach to students and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote communities.

Opportunities for science outreach to students and community members who would not normally have access to these. Measured by the number of:• Regionalandremotetours.• Regionalcommunityeventsand

science festivals.

Key usage by the metropolitan, regional and remote community of the state-wide activities are valued by the number of:• Visitorsparticipatinginevents

and activities.• Indigenousstudentsreceiving

services.

Both economic and non-economic benefits accrue to Scitech and the community.• DirecteconomicimpactforScitechfrom

visitors.• Additionalbenefitisgeneratedthrough

industry support. • Buildsconfidenceandcapacityinscience

for students and the general public.

4. Professional development

Providing educators with tools and confidence to teach science.

Program 4 delivers pre-teacher and professional development workshops for teachers in addition to science teaching DIY kits. Measured by the number of:• Teacherandpre-serviceteacher

professional development workshops.• NewDIYkitsdevelopedandofferedto

teachers.

The end users of program 4 are:• Teachersandpre-serviceteachers

attending PL workshops and orientations.

The impact of this program is both economic and non-economic.• Directeconomicbenefitisgainedthrough

teachers attending workshops and orientations.

• Improvesconfidenceandcapacityinteaching science, for established and early career teachers.

Science and Innovation Evaluation Tool

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Base Year 2012-2013

ForecastsNOTE

Year 12013-2014

Year 22014-2015

Year 32015-2016

Year 42016-2017

Year 52017-2018

Total

Income

Admissions 2,064,000 1 1,941,000 1,960,000 1,980,000 1,999,000 2,019,000 9,899,000

Sponsorships 2,087,000 2 2,560,000 2,337,000 2,374,000 2,392,000 2,509,000 12,172,000

Exhibition Rental 639,000 3 625,000 631,000 575,000 581,000 587,000 2,999,000

Marketing Initiatives 928,000 4 938,000 947,000 956,000 966,000 975,000 4,782,000

Outreach 362,000 5 344,000 348,000 351,000 355,000 358,000 1,756,000

DoC Funding 5,983,000 6 8,000,000 8,100,000 8,300,000 8,500,000 8,600,000 41,500,000

Other State Funding 142,000 7 95,000 99,000 102,000 106,000 110,000 512,000

Federal Grants 143,000 8 145,000 146,000 148,000 149,000 151,000 739,000

Other Income 324,000 9 327,000 330,000 334,000 337,000 341,000 1,669,000

Total Income 12,672,000 14,975,000 14,898,000 15,120,000 15,385,000 15,650,000 76,028,000

Expenditure

Science Programs 2,734,000 10 2,830,000 2,929,000 3,031,000 3,137,000 3,247,000 15,174,000

Partnerships 772,000 11 799,000 827,000 856,000 886,000 917,000 4,285,000

Outreach 1,497,000 12 1,549,000 1,603,000 1,659,000 1,718,000 1,778,000 8,307,000

Communications & Marketing 1,242,000 13 1,286,000 1,331,000 1,378,000 1,426,000 1,476,000 6,897,000

Business & Finance 3,728,000 14 4,059,000 4,769,000 4,785,000 5,087,000 4,617,000 23,317,000

Exhibition Development & Design

3,637,000 15 4,314,000 3,996,000 4,232,000 4,393,000 4,619,000 21,554,000

Total Expenditure 13,610,000 16 14,837,000 15,455,000 15,941,000 16,647,000 16,654,000 79,534,000

Surplus/(Deficit) -938,000 138,000 -557,000 -821,000 -1,262,000 -1,004,000 -3,506,000

Cash at Bank 3,756,000 3,894,000 3,337,000 2,516,000 1,254,000 250,000

6. Budgeting the plan2013-2018 financial forecast

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Income1. Admissions revenue has been

forecast to increase at 1% per annum over the next five years. Revenue projections have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the past dinosaur exhibition. No increase in ticket prices has been included, but entry fees will be reviewed annually. Total number of visitors to City West over the five years is estimated to exceed 1,500,000.

2. Sponsorship and Partnerships revenue is based on current earnings plus a 1% per annum increase and the retention of long-term corporate partners. International economic factors may affectScitech’sabilitytosecure/attract some sponsors in the longer term.

3. Exhibition rental revenue remains a core business strategy whose delivery is complicated by the complex and ever-changing nature of national and international markets. Continual growth of 1% is projected from the national, European, Middle East, Asian and USA markets.

4. Marketing initiatives revenue is derived from Discovery Shop sales, memberships, functions and public programs. A 1% per annum annual growth is forecast. Our current operations are operating at capacity due to space, staffing and demand levels.

5. Outreach revenue has decreased by 5% due to the necessity to reduce some services in line with funding cuts. Subsequent years’ receipts are expected to grow by 1% per annum.

6. Department of Commerce Funding receipts are consistent with the contents of Schedule 2 as it appears in the 2008-2013 Funding Agreement.

7. Other State funding recognises the receipt of funds from the Department of Education.

8. Federal Grants will continue to be sought for programs such as National Science Week, Inspiring Australia and other initiatives. This revenue stream is projected to remain constant over the five years.

9. Other income which includes bank interest and professional learning for teachers income is projected to grow at 1% per annum.

Notes to the 2013-2018 financial forecast

Expenditure10. Science Programs expenditure

is projected to grow at 3.5% per annum. The Digital Studio has closed and this program will not be re-offered.

11. Partnerships expenditure is projected to grow at 3.5% per annum.

12. Outreach expenditure is projected to grow at 3.5% per annum.

13. Communications and marketing expenditure is projected to grow at 3.5% per annum.

14. Business and Finance overall expenditure is projected to grow at 3.5% per annum with a $2.3 million provision for capital equipment and capital works programs over the five years and a $150,000 allowance for incoming exhibition rental in Years Two and Four.

15. Exhibition, Development and Design expenditure is set to grow at 3.5% per annum. A provision of $1.3 million over the five years has been made to deliver the Innovation Central program which will be funded out of partnership revenue.

16. Scitech’s 2013-2018 Financial Forecast makes no provision for any planning, preparation or construction costs which may need to be incurred as part of Scitech’s proposed relocation to Burswood. Nor does it include any make-good provision for vacating its current premises at City West.

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Core to Scitech’s continued success is the ability of the Scitech Leadership to ensure that its effective and productive ‘chemistry’ is retained, maintained and enhanced over the coming years.

The key ingredients will be:

1. Sound human resources policies and practices.

2. Effective cross-sector partnerships.

3. A responsive and accountable decision-making structure.

4. A reporting and evaluative framework that is open and externally audited.

1. Sound human resources policies and practices

Scitech has developed a reputation as an employer of choice. It attracts and retains highly talented STEM-passionate staff and volunteers who share a common vision on the importance of STEM.

Scitech operates as a ‘holistic’ fully integrated company that blends creative science communication skills, sound science education and teaching and learning skills with innovative design and industrial manufacturing to produce unique world class exhibits. Collaborative and innovative work practices ensure Scitech’s success and productivity efficiencies.

Scitech provides a safe and healthy workplace and strives to ensure all staff have access to training, human resources and employee assistance program services.

Scitech operates with an:

• Employeemanual.

• WHSpoliciesandproceduresmanual.

• InformationTechnologypolicy.

7. The key ingredients

Scitech’s chemistry

“Scitech is performing very well and remains one of the State’s most prized entities in the science and technology communication arena.”“Business processes within Scitech remain highly supportive of its culture, strategy and mission.”July 2011 Independent Review.

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2. Effective cross-sector partnerships

As a mission-driven organisation, Scitech works effectively across government, industry, professional bodies and community groups to ensure effective partnerships. These long-term partnerships are outcome-focussed and built around mutual respect, shared goals, and a clearly articulated set of deliverables, expectations and reporting frameworks. Scitech currently has over 27 industry and University partnerships.

3. A responsive and accountable decision-making structure

Scitech operates with a fully accountable and audited financial framework that is responsible for public funds both Federal and State. Scitech also operates as a responsive and adaptive decision-making business that understands the changing external environment and is able to adjust its cost structures in an outcome-focussed manner.

4. A reporting and evaluative framework that is open and externally audited

Scitech is a world-leader in assessing and evaluating the social impact of science centres. Its programs and services have been, and will continue to be, evaluated by external University researchers.

Throughout 2008 to 2013, five University research projects were undertaken and each resulted in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

On a global scale, Scitech remains one of the few science centres that undergoes a five-yearly Independent Review under the direction of a Ministerial Committee.

For 2013 to 2018, Scitech will work on the development of the Evaluation Framework tool to assess Scitech’s overall economic, social and non-monetary impacts. External auditors will annually audit Scitech’s financial results, accounting procedures and practices.

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8. The new home and moving in Scitech at Burswood Western Australia’s science centreThe Scitech Board recognises that Scitech has outgrown its home of 26 years at the City West premises.

Since Scitech was established in August 1988, over 7 million visitors have experienced the wonders of interactive science through Scitech exhibitions and programs.

Over the past 10 years, Scitech’s visitation at City West has increased from 200,000 per year to over 310,000 per year.

This growth has placed serious constraints on visitor comfort levels and has necessitated the closure of our doors in peak visitation periods. It has also highlighted a general lack of visitor comfort facilities, especially inadequate eating areas and toilet facilities.

In February 2013, the Premier announced as part of his election commitment, a proposal to relocate Scitech to a new purpose-built facility at the Burswood Peninsula. The new building would occupy 9,500sqm as opposed to the current 6,250sqm of leased area at City West.

The new facility would focus on providing new and exciting visitor experiences which will highlight the critical role of science in Western Australia and its social and economic future.

The Scitech Board will be working closely with the Premier and the Perth Stadium Committee to progress the planning and required fund-raising for Scitech’s new home at Burswood.

Burswood Peninsula

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