The Australian Government’s investment in Firestarter’s One Life, One World, Our Future - Education for Sustainability Program in developing this Icon Project has created hundreds of regional and state partnerships between key natural resource

management agencies, schools, corporates, industry, tertiary institutions, non government agencies and the general public.

Seven successful programs and associated Conferences were held as part of the Icon Project, attracting 2106 delegates from 215 schools in Australia and overseas. Some 132 presentations were given by schools, assisted by almost 290 volunteers. Over 70 separate Environmental Project Day activities were held. Seven Steering Committees of experts were convened to oversee each Conference. A broad range of stakeholders and sponsors was attracted to each.

Firestarter’s enthusiasm, professionalism and skill meant the $500,000 investment from the Australian Government was used to leverage another $943,289. This does not include in kind support or the time and energy of members of the Steering

Committees, Reference Committee or mentors. Media coverage for all events was consistent and strong. Over the seven Conferences print, television and radio were

heavily used.

The delegate evaluation data shows that all participants were enthusiastic about their involvement in the One Life, One World, Our Future - Education for Sustainability Program. While individual recommendations have been developed for each of the separate events, overall it is clear that the evaluation was highly positive and that there is a strong demand for future, similar opportunities.

Post Conference, many schools have started new environmental initiatives within their communities. These projects demonstrate the lasting impact of the Kids Teaching Kids methodology and the One Life, One World, Our Future - Education for

Sustainability Program.

Demand, exposure, matched support and enthusiasm for the One Life, One World, Our Future - Education for Sustainability Program remains justifiably high. Firestarter recommends that long term, preferably three-year, funding is required to ensure

the ongoing development of this successful program.