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Agricultural and environmental professionals understand the importance of biosecurity in maintaining healthy and productive environments and produce. Monitoring, assessing and managing a variety of biosecurity threats are part of day-to-day business for farmers, gardeners and environmental managers. Unfortunately, the biosecurity story often doesn’t infiltrate into some of our largest and highest risk communities. Starting with the next generation, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Schools Program aims to start conversations around biosecurity in schools, homes and communities through classroom activities which encourage education and participation.

Biosecurity planning — a management program for high schools
A biosecurity planning for schools unit of work tailored to NSW biosecurity regulations and syllabus requirements is available for high school teachers and students. The unit supports students and teachers in developing their understanding of biosecurity and its importance in maintaining animal and environmental health at the farm, community and global level. The resource will guide the development of a biosecurity plan for school ag plots or selected agricultural areas. This resource is linked to Year 7-12 Agriculture and is now available to all schools on NSW DPI's website.

Local schools and communities are encouraged to become involved and use the available resources. For more information and educational resources, please visit DPI’s Education and Training School Resources, or contact the NSW DPI Schools Program at schools.program@dpi.nsw.gov.au.