Partners

Charles Darwin University Charles Darwin University is founded on 50 years of delivering tertiary education to the Northern Territory. The University was formed in 2003 through a merger between the Northern Territory University, Alice Springs-based Centralian College, NT Rural College in Katherine, and the Menzies School of Health Research. Charles Darwin University offers a fresh approach to training, education, research, and knowledge application. It aspires to be recognised internationally as a centre of excellence in Indigenous and cross cultural knowledge, tropical knowledge (relevant to the wet/dry tropics) and desert knowledge.

Curtin aspires to be a world-class University of Technology with an emphasis on the advancement of knowledge and enrichment of culture in all areas of human endeavour. The largest of Western Australia's universities with over 31,000 students - 11,000 of those offshore and onshore international students - Curtin offers over 850 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and an extensive Research & Development program with an annual research income of around $12million.

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is recognised as a responsive, forward-thinking institution, noted for its innovative course content, selected research and creative pursuits and is a substantial contributor to the community be it government, the voluntary sector or the corporate world. Working to its three defining themes of Service, Professionalism and Enterprise, ECU has positioned itself as a professionally oriented tertiary education institution - providing service to, and preparation for, the knowledge-based service professions. Every year, around 4,000 ECU graduates start their careers with one big advantage: a leading edge, professionally focused degree, developed closely with Australian and international industry and government bodies.

Griffith is an innovative university committed to multidisciplinary teaching and research, and the creation and communication of knowledge. It has five campuses in three cities across the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. With more than 33000 students and 3500 staff, it is one of Queensland's largest universities. Historically its legacy includes Queensland's oldest academy - the Queensland College of Art (founded in 1881), as well as one of Australia's newest campuses (Logan), Australia's fastest growing campus (Gold Coast) and Australia's newest medical and dental schools.

James Cook University (JCU) is Australia's leading tropical research university. The University was named after the eighteenth-century British navigator and explorer Captain James Cook, whose epic voyages contributed to the world of science. JCU is a vibrant, multi-campus university with main sites in the tropical Queensland cities of Townsville and Cairns. The University also has modern campuses in Brisbane and Singapore. There are smaller sites in Mackay, Mount Isa and Thursday Island, and courses are delivered through education partners in Asia and the Pacific.

La Trobe is a major international university, offering teaching and research programs to some 25,000 students annually. La Trobe University comprises the main campus in Melbourne and six regional campuses in northern Victoria. The University's key objectives are to be an internationally acknowledged centre for teaching, training, scholarship and research; to produce graduates capable of meeting the various needs and challenges of society; and to maintain a successful outreach program.

Monash University seeks to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and fostering creativity. It does so through research and education and a commitment to social justice, human rights, and a sustainable environment. Monash has eight campuses including one in Malaysia and one in South Africa, and centres in London, UK and Prato, Italy. The University has 75 research centres and is involved with 17 Cooperative Research Centres.

Murdoch University's mission is to extend knowledge, stimulate learning, and promote understanding, for the benefit of the wider community. The University has an outstanding reputation as an institution that provides students with a quality education and recognised academic standing within an engaging and caring environment. Murdoch University is committed to excellence in teaching and research.

Southern Cross University (SCU) aims to be a dynamic learning community recognised for distinctive achievements in teaching and research and for playing a leading role in supporting regional development with an international presence. The University provides opportunities for high quality university education with a strong student focus. Programs are innovative, linked to targeted research and the needs of partners in industry and the professions. Southern Cross’ research is regionally valued and internationally significant.

One of Australia’s largest and most prestigious teaching and research institutions, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has over 40,000 students, including 8,800 international students from 90 different countries. UNSW is home to a number of internationally recognised research developments, and its expertise is regularly sought after by business and government for the wide range of consultancy and training services offered.

University of Canberra is the Australian national capital's university. The University is a single-campus with easy access to a full range of facilities and services within the local community, and the national capital region. University of Canberra’s size enables it to be truly student-centred, providing personal and individual attention with smaller classes. The University has co-location with the Australian Institute of Sport, Fernhill Technology Park, Calvary Hospital, and is just 10 minutes from the centre of Canberra.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a comprehensive, research-intensive institution of international standard. Founded in 1910 UQ's 29,700 students can choose from more than 350 programs and 5500 courses. The majority of Queensland's top school leavers enrol at UQ along with 3500 international students from 94 countries. The main campus is in the Brisbane suburb of St Lucia, with other campuses at Ipswich 40km to the west and Gatton 80km to the west. Other facilities include a marine station on the Great Barrier Reef, veterinary science and agricultural farms, as well as medical and dental schools.

South Australia's youngest and largest university, University of South Australia (UniSA) is nationally acknowledged for its collaborative research with industry and regularly wins awards for innovative teaching and learning - including an institutional award in the 2002 Australian University Teachers Awards. UniSA is committed to equity and diversity in education and is the largest provider in Australia of offshore education.

The University of Tasmania's teaching, learning and research is global in scope whilst also reflecting the distinctiveness of Tasmania. The University has developed particular expertise in several key areas: Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies, Population and Community Studies, National and State Development (agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, mining and tourism), Natural Environment and Wilderness, and Community, Place and Change.

University of Technology, Sydney is an Australian university with an international focus. It provides higher education to enhance professional practice, to serve the community at large and to enable students to reach their full personal and career potential. Through its promotion of learning and pursuit of research and creative practice, the University contributes to the advancement and integration of knowledge, professional skills and technology, and their intelligent, sustainable and enterprising application for the benefit of humanity.

Victoria University (VU) is one of Australia's leading universities, with 11 campuses and sites in Melbourne, 44,000 enrolled students, 7,900 international students from over 30 countries and 700 courses in higher education and TAFE. The 2005 Graduate Destination Survey indicates that 8 in 10 VU graduates gain full time employment. The University has six research centres that study everything from environmental safety to microelectronics, and four institutes providing innovative solutions for industry and the community.

Australian Capital Tourism's mission is to lead the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and capital region tourism industry to create and implement a range of marketing and development programs that will significantly increase the economic return from domestic and international tourism.

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) was founded in 1957 to establish a Code of Ethics for travel agents, to stimulate, encourage and promote travel, to weld into one organisation those persons engaged in the sale of travel, and to establish a close working relationship between principals, agents and the travelling public.

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is the peak industry body for the $17 billion inbound tourism industry. It provides industry leadership in policy and business development and government relations. Membership is a strong endorsement of professionalism, credibility and international market knowledge and its 1100 member companies include inbound tour operators, accommodation providers, tour companies, attractions, airlines, transport companies and retailers.

Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) has grown to become the second largest local government in Australia. It has experienced the largest population growth of any municipality in Australia over the last 25 years and this rapid growth is expected to continue for the next 20 years. GCCC aims to benefit the local community by sustainably managing the City’s resources and opportunities, and by delivering high-quality, affordable services, in partnership with the community, State and Federal Governments, educational institutions and the private sector.

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) is the government body responsible for developing and maintaining the parks and reserve system, and conserving natural and cultural heritage. Since establishment in 1967, its responsibilities have been greatly expanded and now manages over six million hectares of parks and reserves nearly eight per cent of all land in NSW.

Parks Victoria maintains the health of the State’s parks and reserves, while providing a range of excellent visitor services which not only contribute to the environmental health of Victoria, but also to the physical and mental health of all Victorians - Healthy Parks, Healthy People.

Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS) Limited. The company has built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. Qantas also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Qantas Flight Catering.

The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) is committed to growing the State’s tourism industry. Tourism is big business in South Australia, creating work for South Australians and offering strong prospects for long-term growth. The industry contributes to the State’s economic activity, generating jobs and export dollars by attracting interstate and international tourists. It also enhances the State’s cultural attributes and offers sustainable development for the environment.

Tourism Australia is Australia’s national tourism marketing body funded by the Australian Government to increase international and domestic demand for Australian tourism experiences. Tourism Australia brings together the functions of international tourism marketing, domestic tourism marketing and tourism research. Tourism Australia aims to maximise tourism visitor spend within Australia and to ensure that spend is dispersed far and wide, delivering real economic benefits to regional Australia as well as our major cities.

Tourism New South Wales is NSW Government's tourism marketing and policy agency with the mission to partner with industry and other Government agencies to grow and manage destination New South Wales. As well as marketing the destination and its holiday experiences nationally and internationally, Tourism NSW provides strategic direction and leadership to the tourism industry to support the development of tourism in the State.

Tourism NT's vision is to place the Northern Territory as the leading nature and cultural tourism destination. To be achieved via the mission to market, and influence the development and growth of, the NT as a quality, experiential tourism destination for the continuing benefit of all Territorians.

Tourism Queensland is a statutory authority of the Queensland Government and is the most progressive destination management organisation in Australia. Its role is to enhance the development and marketing of Queensland tourism destinations in partnership with Industry, Government and the Community.

Tourism Tasmania is a vibrant, market-focused statutory authority with a core responsibility to promote Tasmania nationally and internationally as a first-choice, world-class holiday destination. In partnership with Tasmanias tourism industry, through the benchmark strategic plan Tourism 21, Tourism Tasmania is committed to maximising the economic and social benefits of tourism for all Tasmanians.

Tourism Victoria is a vibrant and dynamic organisation actively marketing Victoria as a premier tourism destination both domestically and internationally. As a market leader, Tourism Victoria is successfully raising awareness of and visitation to Victoria from within Australia and around the world through innovative and effective marketing strategies and campaigns.

Tourism Western Australia is the State Government organisation responsible for developing and marketing Western Australia as a premier tourist destination. Their aim is to make Western Australia the world's natural choice for tourism by taking advantage of the unique experiences offered in the State and accelerating the sustainable growth of the local tourism industry.

TTF Australia is the peak industry group developing tourism, transport and infrastructure, representing chief executives of the 200 most prestigious investors, operators, regulators and developers in these sectors across Australia. A leading professional network, TTF promotes its Members interests through robust advocacy, key research and crucial policy platforms to bring structural change, strength and unity to the tourism, transport and infrastructure industries of Australia.

The Department of Environment and Conservation was formed on 1 July 2006 from the amalgamation of the Department of Environment and the Department of Conservation and Land Management. The new department combines the functions of the two agencies and provides leadership on key environmental and conservation issues in Western Australia, including the protection, conservation, sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural environment.