2027-2028 Zoo Education Initiatives EOI: Sponsorship and engagement
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About this tender
Overview The NSW Department of Education is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with the capability to provide financial or in-kind support for the 2027-2028 Zoo Education Initiatives, supporting Project Platypus. About Zoo education programs present a unique opportunity for corporate partners to support environmental education while boosting their brand visibility through logo placement. Opportunities also exist to engage audiences interactively onsite during events, allowing organisations to reach targeted demographics and enhance their market presence through various advertising options. The department is committed to offering a range of benefits to enhance the sponsorship experience. Sponsorship Opportunities Opportunities are available to support Project Platypus by contributing: Cash sponsorship Value-in-kind support The program offers sponsors the opportunity to: Demonstrate corporate social responsibility Further support the participation of students from the Penrith and Kemps Creek LGAs Engage with teachers, students and school communities from across NSW Create brand awareness Corporate partners will have the opportunity to enhance the Project Platypus experience for over 250 students, 20 teachers and local communities. In return, the department will provide sponsor profiling and other benefits. Organisations are invited to express interest in providing cash or value-in-kind sponsorship contributions for Project Platypus in 2027 and/or 2028. Tailored sponsorship packages may be negotiated to meet an organisation's objectives, and details of the goods and services organisations wish to provide can be included in the online response form. Opportunities to support other programs managed by the Arts Unit and School Sport Unit are also currently available. How to Apply Expressions of interest may be submitted via the online response form or by email: Online response form sandra.copeman@det.nsw.edu.au To indicate other ways you may wish to support or engage with Zoo Education initiatives, please complete the online response form. Further information regarding Project Platypus can be found at the following links: Students' project to protect Penrith platypuses Schools back project to save Penrith platypus population The department is unable to respond to requests to supply to the department, or other procurement-related enquiries. For all enquiries relating to supplying to the department, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/supplying-to-us Enquiries Contact: Sandra Copeman Email: sandra.copeman@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 0408 696 571
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