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Contents<br />
OUR achievements – Strategic Priority 1C<br />
Business Plan specific outcomes<br />
(and associated Corporate Plan actions)<br />
Progress against specific outcomes and actions<br />
Action 14<br />
Expand the promotion and sale of <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong>-branded merchandise, through our<br />
strategic partnerships, our on-site retail outlets<br />
and our online services.<br />
Further work was undertaken on the development<br />
of the Australian Garden Collection of plants suitable<br />
for home gardens. Seven taxa were selected,<br />
propagated and grown by the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong><br />
<strong>Gardens</strong>’ commercial partners for a spring <strong>2011</strong><br />
release. Labels and pots were generated and<br />
approved for use. Further plant material has been<br />
selected for release at a later date.<br />
Key Performance Measures: Strategic Priority 1c<br />
Specific Outcome Measure Result<br />
11a (Eden <strong>Gardens</strong><br />
pilot project)<br />
11b (Brochures on<br />
sustainable use<br />
of Australian<br />
Plants)<br />
11c (DEECD<br />
Strategic<br />
Partnership<br />
funding)<br />
11d (Catholic<br />
Education<br />
Office funding)<br />
11f (Philanthropy<br />
Australia)<br />
11g (Register<br />
projects with<br />
Philanthropy<br />
Australia)<br />
Successful delivery of the pilot program<br />
in Septe<strong>mb</strong>er <strong>2010</strong><br />
Program full<br />
Exit survey indicated high participant<br />
satisfaction with the program<br />
Brochures delivered<br />
Feedback from City of Casey’s<br />
surveyed residents indicated a positive<br />
response to the new resource<br />
Success in receiving continued funding<br />
Success in receiving continued funding<br />
Attended the <strong>Annual</strong> General Meeting<br />
(AGM) and other functions<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>’ priority projects<br />
included on Philanthropy Australia’s<br />
register of projects available for funding<br />
A new partnership project, entitled<br />
Continuous Colour, took place at<br />
RBG Cranbourne in Septe<strong>mb</strong>er <strong>2010</strong><br />
with five participants.<br />
Brochure content completed; however,<br />
production deferred due to limited staff<br />
resources. Brochures will be available to<br />
City of Casey residents in 2012.<br />
In March <strong>2011</strong>, the Public Programs<br />
branches at both sites developed and<br />
lodged a joint application. The outcome<br />
of this application is not yet known.<br />
In March <strong>2011</strong>, the Public Programs<br />
branches at both sites developed and<br />
lodged a joint application. The outcome<br />
of this application is not yet known.<br />
A representative from the Development<br />
branch was unable to attend the AGM,<br />
but attended the end-of year function and<br />
maintained regular contact.<br />
The Myer Foundation was asked and has<br />
agreed to submit <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>’<br />
project information. Postponed to<br />
<strong>2011</strong>–12 due to other priorities.<br />
<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong> Board Victoria <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2010</strong>–11 page 55