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With the generous support and vision shown by Gretel Packer, an Executive Patron of the Taronga Foundation and Founding Patron of the Taronga Conservation Science Initiative, Taronga’s contribution to conservation science has expanded markedly. Our work encompasses many important areas of scientific endeavour from the enormous living organism that is the Great Barrier Reef to the tiny Corroboree Frog . Taronga scientists, partnering with other scientific agencies, bring diverse expertise to the quest to address specific environmental questions. The value of our collaborative work is the ultimate application of this knowledge - to make better informed wildlife and habitat management decisions.
Become part of our future
Join with us on this exciting journey by making a donation towards the Taronga Conservation Science Initiative.
Learn more about our projects and partners:
Marine Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology
Wildlife Health
Population Viability
Animal Welfare
The Taronga Conservation Science Initiative will continue to grow and develop new research projects and programs. An important aim of this Initiative is not only to fund specific research projects but also to support specialist experts in critical areas of enquiry and engage students and the wider society in the value of science.
To further this work, Taronga has developed partnerships with highly respected institutions like the Smithsonian Institution, the Australian Institute for Marine Science and leading Australian universities, and is using mechanisms including the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grants Scheme and grants from various Foundations, to help finance a number of these projects.
Whilst we have been very successful in securing these grants, much of this funding is conditional on Taronga also raising funds from private sources. For every dollar we seek from our supporters, we have secured, on average, $4 from government and non-government agencies, making your contribution a highly effective one.
The Taronga Conservation Science Initiative is proud to acknowledge Ms Gretel Packer as Founding Patron and our associates, partners and supporters:
TCSI Founding Patron |
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Ms Gretel Packer |
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TCSI Associates |
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Mr Peter Hall |
Mr David Paradice |
Mrs Roslyn Packer |
Ottomin Foundation |
TCSI Partners |
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Ms Rebel Penfold Russell |
Caledonia Foundation |
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TCSI Supporters |
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Mr Phillip Bacon |
Mr Garry and Mrs Susan Rothwell |
Ms Victoria Taylor |
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TCSI Donors |
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Ms Linda Newton |
Ms Virginia De Michele |
Ms Anna Dowe |
Mr John and Mrs Alice Alexander |
Mr Maurice Newman |
Ms Francesca Hynes |
Ms Georgina Strömland |
Mr Peter and Mrs Jannette Miller |
Mr Eric Braun |
Mr Harold Shapiro |
Ms Christina Ditfurth |
Ms Rowena Danziger and Mr Ken Coles |
Mr Guy Cooper |
Ms Kellie Robertson |
Ms Rachel Bourke |
Dr Rebecca Spindler and Mr Duncan Bourne |
Maddy Hart |
Benjamin Barham |
Ms Catherine Francis |
Mrs Chantelle Ormandy-Stratton |
Ms Jill Hoad |
Ms Angela Lyos |
Miss Violette Brahimi |
Ms Francesca Packer Barham |
Master Sam Fox |
Ms Sarah Whyte | Mr James Carnegie | Dr Sandra and Mr Graham Humphrey |
Mr Cameron Mowat |
Mrs Vanessa de Mestre | Mrs Claudia Stahl and Family | Sanchia and Violette Brahimi |
Jessica and Sam Block |
Max Townsend | Mrs Robyn Bourke | Ms Sharon Hodgson |