Lectures and training will be provided at a state government koala hospital and wildlife park and the University of Queensland, etc. The course is replete in practical training in animal husbandry and clinical training involving marsupials (koalas, kangaroos, etc.) and monotremes (platypus and echidnas), something that is simply impossible to do in Japan. Autopsy pracs utilising koalas and other animals that died of disease or were killed in traffic accidents are also included in the course, which provides a valuable and unique learning experience not only for Japanese, but also Australian students and other adults involved in animal and veterinary areas. Participants will also visit carers who are raising koalas, platypi and other wildlife that were orphaned not long after birth and see for themselves the role that everyday citizens also play in wildlife conservation in Australia.

This course will be conducted under the guidance of university researchers at the Moreton Bay Research Station, a facility of the prestigious University of Queensland (ranked 11^th in the world in the areas of agriculture and environmental studies).

Moreton Bay has one of the highest levels of marine life diversity and is one of the few dugong habitats in the world. It is home to dolphins, manta rays, humpback whales (July-November) and many other creatures.

Researchers and students from Europe and the United States also travel to and stay at this centre for research and training, creating a very international and highly academic environment. This environment also gives participants in the course a valuable opportunity to develop international networks.

When: March 5 (Sat.) - March 13 (Sun.), 2016 (9 days)
Available places：10 (Minimum 7 participants)


Practical training will be provided at a specialist level in wildlife conservation, particularly endangered Australian species. Participants will also learn about captive breeding, recovery plans, the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife and the care of orphaned wildlife, and ecological observations of wildlife in the natural environment will provide the basis for consideration on how urban wildlife can co-exist with humans. In addition, training will provide an avenue to learn about wildlife diseases, epidemiological knowledge regarding zoonoses, biosecurity methods, and ethics and animal welfare in relation to wildlife conservation and rescue. There will also be the opportunity to interact with local veterinarians, rangers and other people involved in environmental conservation. 

3rd Australian Wildlife Conservation Training Course (Introductory)

When: March 13 (Sat.) - March 27 (Sun.), 2016 (15 days)
Available places：12 (Minimum 10 participants)

Lectures and training will be provided at a state government koala hospital and wildlife park and the University of Queensland, etc. The course is replete in practical training in animal husbandry and clinical training involving marsupials (koalas, kangaroos, etc.) and monotremes (platypus and echidnas), something that is simply impossible to do in Japan. Autopsy pracs utilising koalas and other animals that died of disease or were killed in traffic accidents are also included in the course, which provides a valuable and unique learning experience not only for Japanese, but also Australian students and other adults involved in animal and veterinary areas. Participants will also visit carers who are raising koalas, platypi and other wildlife that were orphaned not long after birth and see for themselves the role that everyday citizens also play in wildlife conservation in Australia.

Please go to the 'Tour & Course information' page for more details about each course http://www.ajwcef.org/english/tour-info.main.htm

**Special notice to participants in the 3rd Australian Wildlife Conservation Training Course (Introductory) - Please consider the following when making your flight reservation.

Previously, participants coming from Narita to the Gold Coast with Jetstar could utilise a convenient and relatively low-cost direct flight the night before the first day of the course (assembly day) and arrive just after 6 o’clock in the morning in time for the 8 a.m. assembly time. However, Jetstar recently announced that it would no longer be operating direct flights on every day of the week, with flights on some days requiring a stop-over. For this course, the assembly time is 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, at the arrivals lobby of the Gold Coast Airport. Unfortunately, the overnight flight from Narita on March 12 is not a direct flight, meaning that a stop-over is scheduled and the arrival time at the Gold Coast is now after 11 a.m., too late for the 8 a.m. assembly time. Other airlines may be used, but each of these also requires a stop-over, which complicates matters. 

As such, AJWCEF has decided that participants who wish to use Jetstar’s direct flight from Narita to the Gold Coast on March 11 to arrive one day early will still be greeted by AJWCEF at 8 a.m. on March 12 and taken to the advertised accommodation . In such cases, AJWCEF will subsidise half of the cost of the extra night of accommodation, and participants will be required to make a separate payment of $30 AUD (approx. 2700 JPY) upon arrival. At the time of this notice, the cost of the direct flight on March 11 was more than ‎15,000 JPY lower than the March 12 flight which includes a stop-over. (This applies only to those participants who will not already be in Australia prior to the commencement of the course.)

Please give careful consideration to the above when booking your flights. Please also advise our office whether you will need to be met on March 12 (Sat.) or March 13 (Sun.) so suitable arrangements can be made. Regardless of the day, participants are asked to assemble at 8 a.m. at the arrivals lobby of the Gold Coast Airport. Thank you.

Take part in practical training and lectures about some of Australia’s better-known unique wildlife (marsupials and monotremes) to learn the basics about their anatomy and ecology, as well as learn about the fundamentals of protection and husbandry management. Not only will you gain knowledge about the natural environment of the eucalyptus forests that are vital habitat for wildlife, our program also includes a tree-planting activity. 

We are currently planning 2016 Marine life (Introductory), Wildlife (Introductory & Advanced)!

7 Oct 2015
＊See new photos from the introductory wildlife conservation training course (August) in our Photo Gallery! http://album.ajwcef.org/

22 May 2015
＊Report on the March 2015 Introductory & Advanced Training Course has been posted on AJWCEF News page!
http://www.ajwcef.org/english/ajwcef-news.htm

8 April 2015
＊See new photos from the advanced wildlife conservation training course in our Photo Gallery! http://album.ajwcef.org/

31 Oct 2014
Report on the August 2014 Introductory Training Course has been posted on AJWCEF News page!
http://www.ajwcef.org/english/ajwcef-news.htm

24 Oct 2014
＊See new photos from the introductory marine life  conservation training course in our Photo Gallery! http://album.ajwcef.org/

6 Oct 2014
＊See new photos from the introductory wildlife conservation training course in our Photo Gallery! http://album.ajwcef.org/

9 July 2014
＊AJWCEF introduces Japanese viewers to wildlife conservation activities on national television -NHK BS-1!
Program: Sekai Bikkuru Animal City!
Schedule: live broadcast on 13 July (Sun). 5:00 – 5:50 p.m. (Japan time)
（Also on NHK World premium on 14 July (Mon) at 4:10 p.m. (Japan time)
(Repeated 4 August, 8 p.m. (Japan time)
http://www.nhk.or.jp/agora/yotei/index.html

April 14 2014
＊See new photos from the introductory wildlife conservation training course in our Photo Gallery! http://album.ajwcef.org/

28 March 2014
A blue-eyed koala visited our hospital!

It was a rare event when this blue-eyed koala was brought in to the Moggill Koala Hospital, one of the locations where AJWCEF wildlife conservation training course participants undertake practical training. This koala returned to the bush in good health after receiving a check-up at the hospital. (Photo: Moggill Koala Hospital)

14 February 2014
＊Chunichi Newspaper features AJWCEF two-way broadcasting educational program　
Chunichi Newspaper

AJWCEF’s program of conducting environmental education in a second language via internet link-up is going full pace. The newspaper told readers about the live internet link-up session conducted on February 10 between Minami-Katabira Elementary School in Gifu prefecture, Japan, and Pullenvale State School in Queensland, Australia.

Through this program, AJWCEF also links Japanese high schools with Australian high schools and environmental conservation facilities to not only deepen ties between the two nations, but also raise awareness about environmental conservative.

20 July 2012
*Two-way broadcasting 
Environmental and Language Education using Internet Skype   between the two countries of Australia and Japan

Japanese goes global (From Cleveland District State High School  Newsletter)
Language learning at Cleveland High took a giant step forward on the first day of Term 3 when we linked up with Kani City Technical College, near Nagoya in Japan, for a video conference with a group of Japanese students during their English lesson. Year 8 students Celine Gatzias, Maeve Campbell, Naveen Campbell and James Lewis volunteered at very short notice to talk to the Japanese students and narrate a slide show that presented a pictorial overview of our school. They then answered questions which the Japanese students asked about the school and Australia before using their own Japanese language skills to ask the Kani City students about Japan. They did a fantastic job and it was obvious that the Japanese students really enjoyed talking to them and hearing about Australia.

It was a wonderful opportunity to communicate with people in Japan and just a sample of what the future holds for students who choose to study a foreign language at this school. The technology available in the Languages Centre has enabled us to establish a regular connection with Kani City schools, so that our students have the chance to communicate directly with Japanese students.
Congratulations to Celine, Naveen, Maeve and James for such a friendly and well delivered presentation On the global stage!