We have motivated more than 147,000 students since 1999

We have motivated more than 147,000 students since 1999 to research important environmental and sustainability issues and bring about real positive change.

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We run environmental education and student empowerment programs for primary and secondary schools.

Peer-teaching pedagogy and the Head, Heart, and Hand framework are aligned to curriculum, and used to give students agency to inspire on-ground action and encourage behaviour change.

School Programs

We offer a range of exciting school programs aimed at inspiring students to become more engaged with environmental issues and encouraging them to take action towards creating a more sustainable future. These programs provide hands-on learning experiences that take students out of the classroom and into the field, allowing them to work alongside scientists and researchers on real-world environmental projects.

Students have the opportunity to engage in activities such as monitoring and collecting data on local ecosystems, investigating the impacts of climate change, and participating in conservation efforts for threatened species.

These programs not only provide valuable learning opportunities, but they also foster a sense of connection and responsibility towards the natural world, empowering students to become stewards of the planet.

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Teacher Development

Earthwatch Australia Teacher Development is a program designed to provide educators with professional development opportunities that incorporate environmental research and education into the classroom.

Through this program, teachers gain hands-on experience in field research and are provided with curriculum resources and support to help integrate these experiences into their teaching practices. Earthwatch Australia Teacher Development aims to inspire and empower educators to bring real-world environmental issues into the classroom, promoting a deeper understanding of sustainability and encouraging students to become active participants in creating a more sustainable future.

By participating in this program, teachers gain valuable knowledge and skills that can be applied across multiple subject areas, ultimately contributing to the development of a more environmentally literate society.

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Student Development

Our Student Development program is designed to provide young people with unique opportunities for personal and professional growth through engagement in environmental research and education.

This program offers a range of hands-on experiences that allow students to develop skills and knowledge in areas such as science, leadership, and communication, while also promoting a deep connection to the natural world. With a focus on promoting sustainability and conservation, Earthwatch Australia Student Development aims to empower young people to become leaders in their communities and to make a positive impact on the planet. By participating in these programs, students gain valuable experience and develop a sense of purpose and responsibility towards creating a more sustainable future.

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Earthwatch Institute Australia is a registered charity. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.

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Earthwatch Australia acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.

Earthwatch Australia is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to Australian and global society. We recognise that sovereignty over these lands and waters was never ceded