Biosecurity Heroes – Protecting our country
Biosecurity Heroes – Protecting our country is a fun and interactive course designed to teach students about Australia’s biosecurity system. You’ll learn why biosecurity matters, who’s involved (hint: it’s a lot of people), and how everyone can help protect our country.
The course can be completed in class or in students own time.
Once finished, learners will have a basic understanding of plant biosecurity and Australia’s national system for responding to significant plant pests.
Who can complete this course?
Anyone! Whether you’re a student, teacher or just curious, this course is for you.
What you’ll learn
The basics of biosecurity
Learn the basic principles of biosecurity, including the roles and responsibilities of governments, industries, and all Australians in maintaining biosecurity, emphasising how everyone can contribute to protecting the environment.
Before goods and people arrive
Learn what happens before goods and people arrive in Australia and at our borders, to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and diseases.
How Australia finds & manages potential threats
Learn about the ongoing surveillance and response activities within Australia to manage and mitigate biosecurity threats.
After pests get in: biosecurity response
Explore what happens during an emergency response and how the government, industries and the public work together to take action.
