Vote for ABC’s 2026 Australian Insect of the Year
ABC’s Australian Insect of the Year competition is back for its third year, with six insects vying for the title. The annual competition celebrates Australia’s
Hylaeinae bee by Dominic Deligny
Explore how pollination sustains biodiversity, ecosystem health and food security.
Male banded Amegilla, blue banded bee by Sputnik
Host a community activity, join a citizen-science project or create a pollinator-friendly space.
Male Lipotriches species by Donna Sanders
Your support funds research and education that protect Australian pollinators.
Each November, Australian Pollinator Week shines a spotlight on the important and unique pollinators in Australia, including native bees, butterflies, beetles, birds, bats and other pollinators. It’s an opportunity for communities across the country to learn more about the diversity of Australian pollinators and to take steps to protect them.
Pollinator Education: Inspiring the next generation
Education plays a vital role in protecting Australia’s pollinators.
School programs, community projects and hands-on learning
help spark curiosity, inspire action and empower young people
to become future pollinator champions.
Coming soon

The Wheen Bee Foundation's Pollinator Photography Competition encourages everyone to get out and capture pollinators in their local environment.

Students can submit original artworks in any medium, inspired by bees and other pollinators. This competition is run by the Wheen Bee Foundation.

Engaging citizen scientists to help researchers and scientists better understand the plight of Australia’s insect pollinators by providing important data.

Spread out a rug and celebrate our magnificent pollinators with an Australian Pollinator Week picnic. Celebrate with friends or family – in your backyard or a local park.
ABC’s Australian Insect of the Year competition is back for its third year, with six insects vying for the title. The annual competition celebrates Australia’s
Australian Pollinator Week calls on all Australians to celebrate the remarkable diversity of Australia’s pollinators, which are vital to keeping Australia’s landscapes thriving. The theme
ABC’s Insect of the Year competition is back for its second year. None of this year’s nominees are pollinators, but Australian Pollinator Week recognises the