Education & Training
www.feral.org.au – the pest portal
This site aims to make information on past and current research readily accessible and to interpret and pull together relevant data to assist end-users in making management decisions and is supported by the Australian Government through the Bureau of Rural Sciences.
The site is structured around a searchable database of information on vertebrate invasive animals in Australia and New Zealand. The type of information includes: published and unpublished research, technical reports, management practices, threat abatement plans and legislation.
Balanced Scientist – IACRC postgraduate student program
IA CRC postgraduate students are attached to projects that contribute to one of our operational targets. They receive good funding support through projects as well as an industry-level scholarship with a three-and-a-half year tenure (rather than the usual three). In addition, they are assisted with strong skills-based training that makes them better, more ‘balanced’ scientists – more attractive to employers.
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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
University of Canberra College and the Invasive Animals CRC offer a diploma course specialising in vertebrate pest management through Tocal College (NSW Department of Primary Industries).
Master of Applied Science (Wildlife Health & Population Management)
The Master of Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) is a unique combination of the veterinary and biological sciences, which emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary team approach in the development of wildlife management strategies. This course is sponsored by the IA CRC.
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Primary and secondary school curriculum resources
Provides motivated teachers with a complete and up to date resource which addresses the complexities of effective pest animal management.
This resource has been produced by the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre and the Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra. The Natural Heritage Trust has assisted in funding this project.
Feral Focus (secondary school resource): www.feralfocus.org.au
Pest Tales (primary school resource): www.pestales.org.au
