Teacher Resources General Biodiversity project implementation toolkit A toolkit designed for teachers and educators to assist with implementing a biodiversity project in their school, and how to go about local partnerships with different organisations. Click for Resource Primary School Years F,1-2 | I wonder what lives here? Students will become Earthwatch Explorers by using their senses to explore sections of the school using science equipment and techniques. They will capture images of what they see in their...

TeachLive Expeditions What is TeachLive? TeachLive is a fully-funded educational and professional development program that places Australian primary and secondary teachers as research assistants on Earthwatch programs.  Primary, secondary and specialist school teachers work as research assistants on Earthwatch expeditions, helping scientists with vital data collection, while communicating their experience live back to their students in the classroom via the Teachers Blog and video calling. Students take a virtual scientific...

Student Resources Career Pathways Choosing a career is tricky business. But it doesn't have to be tricky to learn about your path to a career. Here we learn about a few careers you may be interested in and how you could get there. Scientific Researcher ( Biology, Zoology, Ecology) It is recommended that you start early (as early as high school) and pursue scientific and environmental subjects as much as possible. A biology or scientific degree is considered essential and volunteering/expeditions is a great foot in...

Student Challenge Step Into Your Future Calling all students in Years 10, 11 and 12 with a sense of adventure and burn to contribute to real-world environmental issues! Full scholarships are available for you to join in week-long research expeditions during your school holidays. You’ll live and work in the field alongside Earthwatch scientists, doing hands-on research work like surveying fauna and flora, and monitoring carbon and water. As well as contributing directly to conservation research, you’ll increase your environmental...

Our impact Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) Engaging and educating students and their communities to better manage social and environmental threats and empowering stewardship of these outstanding environmentally an Kids Teaching Kids The Kids Teaching Kids Program promotes positive wellbeing and helps build resilience in young people. It raises awareness and drives action on local and global environmental issues, bringing communities together to solve common challenges and help the next generation of leaders who will take...

Internship FAQs Can I apply for an internship outside of the set recruitment dates? No. Earthwatch Australia only accepts applications within the specified application periods. Can I pitch my own project? We’re a small but mighty team and we would love to be able to consider projects from every great intern who gets in touch. As an NGO we do need to remain conscious of the resources we have to deliver great science and a great internship program. As such, we are currently not able to accept unsolicited proposals for internship projects. Who will I be working with? As an Earthwatch...

Donate to Earthwatch Donating to Earthwatch Australia is a direct investment in the future of our planet. Your support funds critical scientific research, conservation initiatives, and education programs that protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, and address climate change. Every contribution helps empower scientists, volunteers, and communities to take meaningful action where it’s needed most. By donating, you’re not just giving—you’re creating lasting change for nature and future generations. Join us in making a difference—donate today! Your tax-deductible donation will be directed...

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