Queensland Museum Foundation 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT QUEENSLAND MUSEUM FOUNDATION For the past 153 years, the Queensland Museum Network has relied upon the generosity of the community to continue valuable research, public outreach and engagement activities. A great deal of resources and energy are required to operate the Queensland Museum Network. As we are only partially funded by the state government, we look to the wider community to generate the support required to bridge funding gaps and continue to tell Queensland’s important stories. In 2003 the Queensland Museum Foundation Trust (the Foundation) was established to coordinate fundraising and development activities for the Queensland Museum Network. Since then, the Foundation has raised more than $15 million from donations, corporate partnerships, bequests and philanthropic grants. All funds raised are supported by a capped matching subsidy from the Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation, and all administrative and operating costs for the Foundation are met by the Board of the Queensland Museum. This means that every dollar received by the Foundation directly benefits the work of the Queensland Museum Network. For more information about supporting the Queensland Museum Network, please contact the Queensland Museum Foundation: Phone: +61 7 3842 9392 Fax: +61 7 3846 1918 Email: [email protected] Web: foundation.qm.qld.gov.au Right: The world famous Undara Lava Tubes, northQueensland, date to about 150,000 years ago. As lava from a central volcano flowed across the landscape, the outer surface colled forming a crust around the molten lava inside. Eventually, the molten lava drained out, leaving a ‘tube’, which filled with sand and sediment. Our job is too important to do alone. The Foundation is dedicated to raising PARTNERS IN BIODIVERSITY the profile of the Queensland Museum BHP Billiton Coal and the Queensland Museum Network have joined Network through collaborative, forces to champion Queensland’s remarkable biodiversity. rewarding and enduring partnerships The partnership highlights the diversity and fragile balance of with supporters. Queensland’s unique flora and fauna through the development of During the 2014–15 financial year the Foundation loans kits for regional Queenslanders, a new exhibition gallery at the distributed more than $1.2 million to the Queensland Queensland Museum and an amazing youth ambassador program, Museum Network and secured more than $1.5 Queensland Museum Natural Leaders, presented by BHP Billiton. million in paid pledges and donations. We also “Working in close partnership with the Queensland Museum recorded our ninth consecutive $250,000 matching Network over the next five years, to bring biodiversity to life for all grant from the Queensland Office of Liquor and Queenslanders.” Gaming Regulation. Mike Henry The Foundation announced significant new President corporate partnerships with BHP Billiton Coal, BHP BHP Billiton Coal Billiton BMC, Energex QGC and Brisbane Marketing representing $6.4 million in total investment. PARTNERS IN STEM Full financial statements for the financial year are available for download at QGC and the Queensland Museum Network created Future Makers, a foundation.qm.qld.gov.au/foundation-reports. partnership to inspire young minds to aim high in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths. This unique partnership includes Read on for insight into the diverse activities that direct programs in schools from Prep to Year 12, teacher professional resulted from the generosity of our supporters. development, an academic research program, and community engagement initiatives. By connecting industry professionals and museum resources with schools, Future Makers will improve primary and secondary student performance in STEM and increase the number of students taking up STEM careers. “Part of the legacy we aim to develop as a company is to build capability in Queensland to inspire future innovation and industrial development,” Tony Nunan Managing Director QGC FOSSIL HUNTERS BUILDING EXPERIENCES BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal (BMC) has long been a generous A new phase of the Queensland Museum Network’s ambitious supporter of the Queensland Museum Network’s ongoing experience program has begun. paleontological field work at the South Walker Creek mine. Supporting us through this transformative journey is our Through our new partnership, we will continue to ensure longstanding partner, Energex Limited. the safe excavation and documentation of these fossils in Our connection with Energex has become synonymous with preparation for their scientific study, conservation and public sharing stories through engaging experiences and our new display. In addition we will also develop a new digital tourism app partnership will support major projects over the next four years. with an overarching focus on telling the story of Queensland’s These iconic destinations will inspire a sense of awe and wonder, prehistoric past and providing a unique geo-tourism portal for increase knowledge and appreciation of history, and celebrate visitors to regional Queensland. the strength and diversity of life in Queensland. “BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal is proud to continue our long term “Whether looking for a place to reflect, a place to learn or a place partnership with the Queensland Museum Network, working to play, visitors to Queensland Museum will enjoy and appreciate together to uncover our prehistoric past, and share these these iconic spaces for many years to come.” amazing stories with our communities.” Terry Effeney James Palmer CEO Asset President Energex BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal Background: Weathering of the Precipice Sandstone in Cania Gorge produces intricate patterns of erosion and colour in the rocks, which are often stained by iron oxide A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO AND DIRECTOR “I would like to take this opportunity and inspiring young and old alike to thank each and every one of our to the wonder of our natural and donors and partners for your ongoing cultural history. Thank you for helping support. It really is only through your us continue to meet our vision of Professor Suzanne Miller generous support that we are able to discovering Queensland and inspiring do the work we do, sharing important generations.” Chief Executive Officer and Director Queensland Museum Network stories, undertaking critical research OUR SUPPORTERS Supporting the Foundation is a generous act that creates a lasting legacy for all Queenslanders. CORPORATE SUPPORTERS The Corporate Club Corporate Governor Corporate Member BHP Billiton MetCoal Holdings Pty Ltd Brisbane Marketing ALS Limited BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal Pty Ltd Heritage Bank Energex Limited Queensland Energy Museum Corporate Donor Ergon Energy Wippells Autos Powerlink Queensland Quick Tooling QGC Hutchinson’s Builders Queensland Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Tourism and Events Queensland INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS The Coxen Club Benefactor Supporter Clive and Conchita Armitage Philip Creaser Martin Albrecht AC Clive Berghofer AM Frank Alpert Founder Jayne Arlett R.J. Dumke Paul and Sue Taylor John B. Reid AO and Lynn Rainbow Reid Ashby Utting Frank and Sybil Wippell Donor Tanya Allomes Daniel Feeney Dr Laurel MacIntosh Mr and Mrs Mark Schumann Hamish Andreatta in memory of Gail Mackay Louise Shay Anonymous x 9 Edward Feeney Dan McCabe Faye Shepherd Margot Andersen Frank Feige Sandra McCann Carmen Smith Candice Badinski Trevor Findlay Dr Bob McCown Kath Smith Deborah Bailey Penny and Dana Flynn Susan McDonald Adrian Stephan Rodney Barnard Julie-Anne Galvin Dominic McGann Kyla Stephan Jonathan Blocksidge Peter Gibbs J.P. McTernan Rod Stirling AM His Honour Judge Hugh Botting June Gunn Jocelyn Mercer Louise Sturgess Susan Bradshaw Patricia Gunn Roger Moody Kevin Swinney E.M. Browne The Diett Family Chris Muir John Tate Bruce S Butler Teresa Handicott Anne Olsen Barbara Thelander Robert Callow Maddie Hollows Graham Palmer Rodney Thorburn Merlene Coates-Freeman Tara Horner Elizabeth Paris Gerald Thurnwald Ya Hsiu Erica Chang The Humphreys Family Glenn Pearce Jeffery C. Walker Jeanette Covacevich AM, PSM Melissa Jarvis Donna Pinnell Dorothy J. Weitzel Paul Crawford Kylie Johnson Malcolm Pound Michaela Evans Clive Kitchen Lyn Rowland Thank you Rachel Leung F. Schmelzer Eungella Range, north Queensland, is part of the coastal range, which runs almost the length of the State.