Central Coast Aquaculture Foundation

Wadalba Community School is a member of the CCAF and fully supports their Mission Statement, Objectives and Goals.

CENTRAL COAST AQUACULTURE FOUNDATION
The Central Coast Aquaculture Foundation was set up under the direction of industry to facilitate cluster groups similar to the hydroponics industry as a major area of potential employment growth in our region.
To achieve the required aquaculture industry growth, the Business Central Coast, in consultation with the region’s existing aquaculture industry players, NSW Fisheries, Councils & Indigenous People, has set up a steering committee to develop a sustainable strategy for Aquaculture on the Central Coast.
Mission Statement: To develop, promote & protect a sustainable aquaculture industry for the benefit of all stakeholders & the environment.
Objectives:

• Increase public awareness of the rapidly declining aquatic life and develop methods to overcome these issues.
• Encourage the development of native fish species hatcheries for restocking public waterways.
• To generate new business and jobs in Aquaculture Industry on the Central Coast.
• To develop training opportunities.

The goal of the Central Coast Aquaculture Foundation is:

• To increase Job Opportunities and Production through the Aquaculture Industry for the Central Coast.

Wadalba Community School can support this through the provision of:

• exemplar commercial aquaculture setup
• Best practice policy and procedures in Aquaculture
• Research and Innovation in Aquaculture
• Stimulating achievement of Seafood Industry Competencies by students and the community through links with TAFE delivered courses.