Birdlife Australia and Birds New Zealand are co-hosting the 13th Australasian Ornithological Conference in Boorloo/Perth on 18–20 November 2025. The AOC is the primary conference for BirdLife Australia and is the largest biennial gathering of enthusiastic amateur and professional ornithologists from the region.
As in 2023, Canberra Birds will support one or two suitably qualified people to attend this valuable conference.
Applications for funding are open to anyone, either in the Australian Capital Territory or outside it, whose participation in the AOC aligns with Canberra Birds Objectives. This will include tertiary students as well as other people undertaking demonstrated research or projects that support our objectives. These are:
- to encourage interest in, and develop knowledge of, the birds of the Canberra region
- to promote and coordinate the study of birds, and
- to promote the conservation of native birds and their habitat.
In return for receiving our funding, Canberra Birds will enjoy – and also expect – you to give a presentation at one of our monthly meetings. This would cover what you gained from the Conference, though we will also be
interested in an overview of your own research or project.
To apply, complete the attached application form below and email it to cogoffice@canberrabirds.org.au
Applications close on Monday 30 June. It is expected that the successful applicant(s) will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.