Who are the Australian Geographic Society?

Patron: Dick Smith AC Chair: David Haslingden Secretary: Adrian Goss/ Page Henty

Directors: Kerry Morrow, Jo Runciman

Advisory Council: Chrissie Goldrick, John Leece AM, Tim Jarvis AM, Anna Rose, Todd Tai, Tim Flannery, Chris Bray Society administrator: Rebecca Cotton THE SOCIETY runs sponsorship rounds in April and November – during which it considers applications and disburses grants that are funded by the Australian Geographic business. It also awards the Nancy Bird Walton sponsorship for female adventurers and hosts annual awards for conservation and adventure. It runs fundraisers through AG retail stores. Each year it gives in excess of $100,000 to worthy projects.