About us
Wet Paper, is owned by Bob and Paula Moffatt who retired in 2023.
- Bob has almost finished his legacy project which will provide 100 free publications as pdf's.
- The timeline at the top of the website outlines this history.
- It has been a pleasure to be involved with all our wonderful colleagues many of whom have become our lifetime friends.
Mission statement
To provide a legacy of resources to inspire teachers to introduce marine education into their school.
Company details
Company name: The Moffatt Group Australia Pty Ltd
Trading as: Wet Paper Publishers and Consultants
ABN: 81 086 521 084
ACN: 086 521 084
Phone: 0418 769 790
Office: 32 Michel Drive Currumbin, Queensland 4223
Post: PO Box 540 Coolangatta 4225
Email: info@wetpaper.com.au​
Publications and consultancy
Wet Paper once played a pivotal role in the development of marine education in Australia and the South Pacific publishing over 100 books, worksheets, study guides and teaching guides.
During this time the publishing house provided consultancy advice to Education Queensland, the Qld Board of Secondary School Studies, UNESCO, Gold Coast City Council, Department of Primary Industries WaterWise Queensland, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Sea World, Marine Safety Queensland as well as pro bono work for Surfrider Foundation and Marine Education Associations from around Australia.
Australian made
Wet Paper exclusively printed and developed web-based materials in Australia using Brisbane and Gold Coast based printers. They never printed overseas, and, although it could have been a lot cheaper for schools, they were proud to spent their money in this great country.
About Bob and Paula
Bob and Paula met at a uni party in 1969. They married in 1972, have three sons and six wonderful grandchildren.
Paula holds a B.A., Dip Teach., from the University of Qld and a Masters of Business Administration from Southern Cross University. She first taught at Beenleigh SHS, then Cavendish Road before moving to a lecturing position at the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE where she progressed to Associate Director in their Business Faculty. In 2001 she joined Bob in her role as financial controller and company advisor till she retired in 2023.
Bob holds a B.Sc., Dip Ed., and a Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration from the University of Queensland. After his first appointment at Kingaroy SHS in 1972, he went on to become Head of Science at Gladstone and Benowa High schools. In 1989 he left teaching to found Wet Paper Publications where he continued in his role as writer, publisher and educational consultant till retirement in 2023.
Uni days 1971
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Off marketing and promoting marine studies 1998
Now not working 2023 - and travelling while we still can