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The Victorian Biodiversity Conference is an annual student-run event bringing together research and practice | Celebrating 10 years at #VicBioCon26!
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 3d
VicBioCon is doing the Great Southern Bioblitz from 10am-2pm at Royal Park on Oct 26th! Join us at Ross Straw Field for an iNat training session, then explore Trin Warren Tam-boore wetland! Bring lunch & your friends, and join our project! @gsbioblitz.bsky.social
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A graphic with curved text that says "Join VicBioCon for the Great Southern Bioblitz" using the GSB logo of "Great Southern Bioblitz" over the bottom half of a globe map. Underneath this is curved text of the date and location, followed by stright text with the information listed in the post caption. The graphic is green with leafy corners, a cartoon blue banded bee in the top right and a cartoon female wren in the bottom left.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 6d
Dr Jane Goodall changed the way we see the natural world and ourselves. VicBioCon has been fortunate in the past to receive support from Roots & Shoots, a program founded by Jane, which is part of the extensive legacy of compassion & community that she leaves in her wake🌱🐵
A photo of a young Dr Jane Goodall, crouching and reaching out to a young chimpanzee, who is reaching back.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 13d
We are now accepting expressions of interest for workshops to be held at the conference at Melbourne University on February 16th 2026 via the link below.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Illustration of Australian King Parrots by Elizabeth Gould in The Birds of Australia by John Gould.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 22d
Is your organisation interested in sponsoring the 10th anniversary Victorian Biodiversity Conference in 2026? If you’d like to hear more about the different sponsorship tiers, plus perks, head to vicbiocon.com/contact-us or email us at [email protected].
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 28d
We’re very excited to announce that the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Biodiversity Conference will be hosted by The University of Melbourne in February 2026! Stay tuned for the opening of abstract submissions, ticket sales and more!
Image of the Old Arts Building at The University of Melbourne.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 30
🦎How LO can you GO? Enter the #VicBioCon26 Logo Competition by emailing your designs to [email protected] by September 15th to win conference and networking event tickets, plus the glory of creating the new official VicBioCon Logo! T&Cs here: www.vicbiocon.com/post/enter-t...
A photo of VicBioCon Member Sally crawling under a fence- the image caption says "fence scrambled under with property owner approval"
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 28
🌳If your organisation wants a unique spin on sponsorship, check out some of #VicBioCon26's other sponsorship opportunities, or contact us to discuss a custom sponsorship! www.vicbiocon.com/contact-us
Green graphic with details for sponsor opportunities. Networking Event Sponsor cost: $2,000, comes with naming rights for the event, verbal thanks at the event, 2 tickets included (additional when silver or gold tier package), logo on networking event signage and digital schedule. Poster Session Sponsor cost: $1,500, comes with naming rights for the event, verbal thanks at the event, logo on event signage and digital schedule. Lunchtime Social Sponsor cost: $1,200, comes with “Lunch today sponsored by...” acknowledgment, signage at lunch areas, logo in schedule for sponsored day. Coffee Cart Sponsor cost: $600, comes with exclusive signage at cart or table, logo on “Free coffee brought to you by…” signs, inclusion in caffeine-themed social post. Session or Panel Sponsor cost: $300, comes with acknowledgment on session schedule and program (e.g. "This panel is supported by Y"), logo shown on intro slide before the session begins, verbal recognition at session opening by the chair/moderator, option to include a short message or link in the digital session description. Student Prizes Sponsor cost: $500, comes with logo featured on competition materials and announcements (digital + in-person), acknowledgment during prize presentation, optional opportunity to present the prize on stage or in a post-event social media post We endeavour to provide. environmentally conscious and relevant prizes to recognise the outstanding work presented by students at the conference. Previous examples include native plants sourced from volunteer run nurseries, biodiversity related books, stationary designed by local artists, keep cups, bush tea. Environmental Ethos: We are proudly low-waste: no tote bags, no branded plastic. Instead, all sponsor recognition is digital, signage-based, or on screens. Vendors are welcome to bring small eco-friendly items or QR codes—leave the landfill to other events
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 26
🍃Check out our #VicBioCon26 Sponsorship Tiers! All tiers come with a social media shout-out, 2 tickets to the conference, and your logo on our digital materials! See all tiers for extra perks, and stay tuned for some unique sponsorship options! Find out more at www.vicbiocon.com/contact-us
Green graphic with details for sponsor tiers. Bronze Tier perks: all listed in post caption. Silver Tier perks: all listed in post caption plus 2 networking event tickets ($200 value), Dedicated vendor table, Logo on holding slides between sessions, 2 social media mentions pre- event and during. All valued at $450. Gold Tier: All Silver perks plus 2 full conference tickets ($250 value), 2 networking event tickets ($200 value), 2 workshop tickets ($100 value), Premium vendor table placement, Featured post on social media with story highlight, Verbal thanks in opening/closing remarks, Logo in top-tier position on all signage and digital program, First pick for add-on event sponsorships. Total value $1,000.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 25
🌱 Did you know there's more than one way to sponsor #VicBioCon26? Get in touch to find out more, or check back here over the next few days as we post more info!
A graphic with 3 segments. Segment 1 shows the VicBioCon logo with wrapped text: "Sponsoring VBC 2026". Below is an image of a full conference hall. Segment 2 is a green box over a cartoon plant with the text: "Get in touch- email address: vicbiocon@gmail.com, website: vicbiocon.com.au, social media: @vicbiocon". Segment 3 shows a photo of a cockatoo in flight and a title that reads "About Us" followed by the text found on the vicbiocon website about us page at vicbiocon.com/about
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 14
What's the most underrated Aussie animal? We hope you've enjoyed debating that question as much as we have this National #scienceweek, and maybe even got some inspo for our Logo Comp from the ABC's poll!
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Only a few hours to go — vote now for your favourite underrated animal
Move over, roos and emus — this National Science Week, we're looking for the most underrated Australian animal. Meet the contestants, and vote for who you think should win.
www.abc.net.au
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 9
Is graphic design your passion? Showcase it by entering the #VicBioCon26 Logo Competition! Send your designs to [email protected] by September 15th to make your creation VicBioCon's new official logo! (and win free conference tickets!)🐸T&Cs here: www.vicbiocon.com/post/enter-t...
Image of a cloudy sky with a superimposed image of a green cartoon frog to the right. Below it to the left is the text "VicBioCon logo design is my passion" written in red Papyrus font
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Aug 4
🌿To celebrate our 10th Anniversary, VicBioCon is holding a logo competition! From now until September 15th, you can email your designs and a short description to [email protected]🌱 Free conference tickets will be awarded to the winner! More info + T&Cs here: www.vicbiocon.com/post/enter-t...
A graphic with white text on a dark green background. Header text: We’re celebrating 10 years of VicBioCon and we’d like YOU to be a part of the legacy! Center: A cartoon image of a canvas, easel and paints, above it is arcing text that says "Logo Competition". Bottom text: Enter our Logo Competition for the chance to make YOUR design the official logo of VicBioCon! Please send your submission to vicbiocon@gmail.com to enter! Entries close September 15th.
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Great Southern Bioblitz @gsbioblitz.bsky.social · Dec 7

Join the Great Southern BioBlitz: October 24th-27th!
The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back this spring, running from October 24th to 27th, and we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in this incredible event that spans the Southern Hemisphere!
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Join Us for the Great Southern BioBlitz: October 24th-27th! 🌍✨
The Great Southern BioBlitz (GSB) is back this spring, running from October 24th to 27th, and we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in
www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jul 20
Only one more day to tell us whether #VicBioCon26 should be held in Ballarat! Fill in the survey linked here and in VicBioCon's stories to have your say! 🌱🐚🐾🍄
forms.gle/HHR3PnNm3uAL...
VicBioCon26 Venue Survey
Fill out the survey to let us know your thoughts!
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jul 14
If #VicBioCon26 was held in Ballarat, would you come along for all the usual VicBioCon fun in a brand new setting? Fill in the survey linked here and in VicBioCon’s stories to have your say! 🌱🐚🐾🍄

forms.gle/HHR3PnNm3uAL...

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Graphic with text that says "Want the Victorian Biodiversity Conference in Ballarat? Have your say!" Below the text is a QR code linking to the survey. The text is surrounded by collaged, coloured images- a green fish, an orange apple core, a blue mushroom. In the bottom left corner is the VicBioCon logo.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jul 10
🍃Each year, VicBioCon is held at a different venue, and we’d love to branch out even more, so we're asking for your thoughts! If #VicBioCon26 was held in Ballarat, would you come along for all the usual fun in a brand new setting? Answer this short survey to have your say!

forms.gle/HHR3PnNm3uAL...
A photo of a marine snail on a sandy rock, a trail is cut through the sand behind it. The photo is overlaid with text that reads “Answer our survey! Help choose the path of #VicBioCon26!
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jul 10
This NAIDOC Week we want to express our gratitude to First Nations peoples who shape biodiversity conservation and land management so that we can all better care for Country. We're so excited to watch our First Nations friends & colleagues continue to achieve amazing things! #NAIDOC2025 #NAIDOCWeek
The NAIDOC Week Logo on a black background on the left side of the image, with blue and yellow paintstrokes on the upper left corner. On the right is white text: "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy". Beneath the text, written in green is "6 - 13 July 2025"
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jun 23
#VicBioCon25's Networking Event was made possible by sponsorship from @UniMelb's Office for Environmental Programs🌱 To find out how your organisation can support a #VicBioCon26 event (or make a general donation), plus perks, go to vicbiocon.com/contact-us or email us at [email protected]!
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Jun 12
Every year, VicBioCon is made possible by the support of our amazing sponsor organisations🌱

To learn more about sponsorship options & perks for #VicBioCon26, go to vicbiocon.com/contact-us or email us at [email protected] to become part of VicBioCon’s 10th Anniversary!🐚🐾
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · May 22
Come to the Duke of Wellington tomorrow night for snacks & a no-commitment-required chat with VicBioCon committee members to see if you want to join us in making #VicBioCon26 happen! Register at the link below!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera
A photo of the VicBioCon25 Committee Chairs Aislinn, Beau and Emily smiling next to a VicBioCon banner.
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · May 18
🌱If you want to help shape #VicBioCon26 (our 10th anniversary!), consider joining the VicBioCon Committee!

Learn more about the committee at our Open Day on May 23rd! Click the link for more info & to register!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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A photo of VicBioCon Committee member Harriet smiling, peeking out from behind a VicBioCon banner
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · May 15
We’re looking to grow our team with new committee members!

Come to our in-person Open Day on Friday the 23rd of May to hear about what we do, meet the team, and see if being part of the committee might be a fit for you!

More info & RSVP at this link!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A graphic with the VicBioCon logo at the top. Title text: “Committee Open Day!” Body text: “As we gear up to celebrate 10 years of VBC we’re looking to grow our team!” This is followed by a mirrored image of two magpies facing each other. Body text: “Friday 23rd May, 6pm-8pm, Duke of Wellington, Melbourne CBD. Register your interest at the link below!”
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · May 12
🌿We’re still looking for new members of the #VicBioCon26 Committee!! Come along to one of our meetings to see how we do things! Email [email protected] to find out more!🌱

📷Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Apr 19
We're looking for new VicBioCon Committee members! If you're a student, early career researcher or working in industry and want to join, or sit in on one of our zoom meetings to see how we do things, email [email protected]!🌱🐚🐾🍄

📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera
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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · Apr 14
We already miss #VicBioCon25 but we're also excited for #VicBioCon26 & we're looking for new Committee members! If you're a student, early career researcher or working in industry & want to help make VicBioCon26 the best VBC yet, email [email protected]!🌱

📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera
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