Our Vision
Our vision is a future where Australian invertebrates are appreciated and valued so their biodiversity is sustained across our lands and waters. We take a unique approach to address the challenges of Australian invertebrate conservation, which include:
Invertebrates’ value to the ecosystems we depend on is poorly recognised
Invertebrates are almost completely ignored in conservation planning
Many species with small ranges face a heightened risk of extinction
Invertebrate extinctions are already happening unnoticed and we do not fully appreciate the impact.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an integrated scientific approach to the conservation and promotion of all Australian invertebrates, through three pillars:
Investigate: Conduct and support scientific research to guide conservation of Australian invertebrates
Inform: Provide evidence-based insights about Australian invertebrate conservation
Inspire: Increase people’s interest in and connection with Australian invertebrates
Our Values
The following values and the behaviours we exhibit have been created by the staff and agreed upon by the board of the organisation. These values guide the behaviour of our interactions to our work and to each other. We embed these values in our organisational policies, our daily interactions internally and externally and in the performance of our work.
Curiosity
We behave with inquisitive interest by displaying an open-minded attitude to our own discoveries, unconventional thinking or situations of uncertainty.
Integrity
We have the courage to hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards to “do the right thing.”
Respect
We acknowledge that we work on the lands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and respect Indigenous science, culture, laws and continuous connection to country. We respect all life and the environment.
Diversity
We have a philosophy to embrace variation in all its forms, recognising that strength comes from differences. We apply this philosophy in our scientific work and in our human interactions.
Collaboration
Collaboration: We work toward a common goal with others by communicating clearly, actively listening to others, engaging thoughtfully and taking responsibility for our part in any interaction so that the shared resources, knowledge and discoveries support our vision for Australian invertebrates.