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A Reference Group has been established to ensure that Primary Connections is relevant in all states and territories, meets the outcomes in both science and literacy, and that the content and teaching strategies are based on sound pedagogical methods.

The reference group is chaired by Professor Julie Campbell, AO, FAA, Secretary (Education and Public Awareness) from the Australian Academy of Science.

The Reference Group consists of science and literacy representatives from:

Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Department of Education (Tas)
Department of Education and Children's Services (SA)
Department of Education and Training (ACT)
Department of Education and Training (NSW)
Department of Education and Training (Vic)
Department of Education and Training (WA)
Department of Employment, Education and Training (NT)
Education Queensland (Qld)

A representative from each of:

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
Australian Council of Deans of Education
Australian Literacy Educators' Association
Australian Primary Principals Association
Australian Science Teachers' Association
Edith Cowan University
Independent Schools Council of Australia
La Trobe University
National Catholic Education Commission
Primary English Teaching Association

And two representatives from the Australian Academy of Science.