Become an Agent of Change with Earthwatch Australia

Looking for an exciting environmental opportunity for high school students? The Earthwatch Student Challenge offers fully funded science expeditions for Year 10, 11 and 12 students during school holidays. 
Live and work in the field alongside professional scientists, contributing to real-world environmental research.

You'll take part in hands-on activities like monitoring biodiversity, measuring carbon and water levels, and surveying ecosystems. Along the way, you’ll develop scientific skills, explore careers in conservation and climate science, and connect with other young changemakers from across Australia. 

A fully funded professional development program for teachers, Bush Blitz TeachLive puts you in the field with scientists, contributing to real biodiversity research. 

While on expedition, share your journey with students through blogs and video calls—bringing real-time science and environmental education into your classroom. Strengthen your teaching practice, inspire student curiosity, and support STEM learning with this unique citizen science experience for educators. 

Earthwatch has empowered thousands to travel the world while they help protect it. Join a science-led expedition and contribute directly to conservation in rainforests, oceans, savannas, and more. 

Work alongside researchers on wildlife tracking, climate change research, and biodiversity monitoring. From collecting data to protecting endangered species, your efforts support real-world impact through citizen science travel. This is citizen science travel that makes an impact. 

Become an Agent of Change locally by joining free community events in Mackay and Townsville. Help protect tidal wetlands through MangroveWatch—community-led citizen science supported by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. 

Take part in wetland planning, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation research.