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EVERY SUBSCRIBER to this journal automatically becomes a member of the not-for-profit AG Society. Your subscription helps us fund the work of Australia’s scientists, conservationists, adventurers and explorers. The Society also raises money through six annual fundraisers in AG retail stores and is supported via your direct donations. Patron: Dick Smith AC

Chair: Jo Runciman

Secretary: Adrian Goss

Directors: Kerry Morrow,

Andrew Stedwell, Jo Runciman Advisory Council: Jo Runciman (chair), Chrissie Goldrick, Adrian Goss, John Leece OAM, Tim Jarvis AM,

Anna Rose, Todd Tai Society administrator: Rebecca Cotton THE SOCIETY runs two sponsorship rounds per year – in April and November – during which its specialised adventure, science and community committees consider applications and disperse grants. These grants are directly funded through the Australian Geographic business.

The Society also awards the Nancy Bird Walton sponsorship for young female adventurers and hosts annual awards for excellence and achievement in conservation and adventure. It runs six wildlife fundraisers per year through AG retail stores and the AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC journal’s multiple platforms. Each year the Society gives in excess of $300,000 to Australian conservation and adventure.

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