The Biodiversity Council acknowledges the First Peoples of the lands and waters of Australia, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and future and expresses gratitude for long and ongoing custodianship of Country.
The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. It receives funding from 11 university partners and The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust and Angela Whitbread.
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Professional learning: Seeds of Connection - Biodiversity, Culture, and Community in Schools
24 November 2025
This professional learning course shows you how to work with First Nations communities and knowledge holders to create a school garden that is both biodiverse and culturally respectful.
Year 9-10 students will learn about climate resilience and investigate how cities respond to the impacts of human activities on the environment and different biomes.
Year 9-10 students will learn about youth-led conservation advocacy to inspire their thinking about actions that can create big change for biodiversity.
Investigating Local Biodiversity and Threats to Culturally Significant Species
24 November 2025
Year 9-10 students will explore the species in their local area using digital tools, research a species in their local area, and work collaboratively to develop a conservation action plan.
Year 7-8 students will use research and case studies to explore real-life examples of how biodiversity can support individual and community mental health, developing media to communicate their findings.
Year 7-8 students will examine what responsible pet ownership looks like by collaboratively discussing the ripple effect of both responsible and irresponsible pet ownership.
Highlighting First Nations Storytelling in Scientific Conversations
24 November 2025
Year 7-8 students will explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge by creating a communication piece that effectively highlights First Nations knowledge.
Year 7-8 students will explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge by designing a solution to improve environmental sustainability that utilises First Nations knowledge.
