Community Inspired Initiatives
Help shape a resilient and sustainable future
Make a difference at the ground level by getting involved in one of our community-inspired initiatives. We’re proud to lead a diverse range of programs that connect people with nature and inspire local action.
FBA Team Turtle CQ
A passionate network of volunteers along the Capricorn and Curtis Coasts dedicates their time to protecting marine turtles through citizen science.
During turtle nesting and hatching season, volunteers walk local beaches to record vital data, tracking turtle nests and hatchling success while identifying threats like predators, 4WD activity and light pollution.
Backed by more than a decade of commitment from FBA, Team Turtle CQ has grown into a powerful conservation initiative. It’s more than data collection, it’s a living legacy of community partnership, environmental stewardship and shared purpose. Every footprint in the sand tells a story of care, collaboration and hope for the future of Queensland’s iconic marine turtles.
Slow Down Koala initiative
This heartfelt campaign works to reduce koala deaths on the Peak Downs Highway and across Central Queensland roads. Part of the $4.5 million Australian Government Saving Koalas Fund, the campaign raises awareness through eye-catching bumper stickers that encourage drivers to slow down and stay alert.
It’s one part of a broader effort to restore habitat, reduce bushfire risk and create safer wildlife corridors for our region’s koalas.
FBA Ignites - Empowering youth in NRM
FBA Ignites is a hands-on initiative that connects high school students with natural resource management (NRM). Students take part in immersive experiences like soil testing, water quality audits and field visits with land managers, environmental experts and Indigenous rangers.
Across the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton and Theodore, students have tackled real sustainability challenges while building practical skills and confidence. Guided by the ideas and energy of local youth, the program continues to evolve, fostering leadership, environmental stewardship and a deeper connection to Country.
If your school is interested in participating, get in touch with us today.
Youth Leadership Capricorn Coast
Spot a koala or turtle? Log it with BioCollect
Protecting our wildlife is easier than ever thanks to the BioCollect app. Whether you’re walking the beach or exploring bushland, you can record nesting activity, animal tracks or threats like predators and vehicles.
Every entry contributes to real conservation outcomes, helping scientists and organisations like FBA monitor and protect our iconic species.
Visit the Bicollect app, snap a photo and be part of the solution.
Volunteering projects we are passionate about
Sunlight glistened off the dewy eucalyptus leaves creating a kaleidoscope of sun rays that danced on the leaf littered ground. It was beautiful, but yet, all eyes were still on the towering tree canopies. “I found one!” called an excited voice through the still of early morning.
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Share your conservation efforts with us
Are you part of a community project or event making a difference in central Queensland? Share your initiative with FBA and help inspire others to connect with nature and take meaningful action across the region.