Hylaeinae bee by Dominic Deligny

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Explore how pollination sustains biodiversity, ecosystem health and food security.

Male banded Amegilla, blue banded bee by Sputnik

Get involved

Host a community activity, join a citizen-science project or create a pollinator-friendly space. 

Male Lipotriches species by Donna Sanders

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Your support funds research and education that protect Australian pollinators.

Let’s celebrate, learn and take action for 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.

2026 Theme announcement

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.

2026 Pollinator Photography Competition

Coming soon

Featured Events

Photography Competition

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

School Pollinator Art Competition

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

Australian Pollinator Count

Australian Pollinator Count

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

Pollinator Picnic

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.

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