New Pollination Security CRC appointments
January 31, 2023
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Work continues on the bid for a Pollination Security Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
Protecting our bees
Bee populations are decreasing globally at an alarming rate. With your help, we can protect our bees, our food security and our ecosystem health.
When most of us think of bees, we think of honey. But we often don't think about the vital role bees play in feeding us all.
The Wheen Bee Foundation
The Wheen Bee Foundation is an Australian registered not-for-profit charity that promotes awareness of the importance of bees for food security, and raises funds for research that addresses the national and global threats to bees.
We engage with all levels of government, the apiculture industry, bee reliant food industries, universities, research organisations and community. We fund vital strategic research, education and conservation initiatives that strengthen bees, improve pollination efficiency and increase food security and ecosystem health.
Take action
Helping our bee populations thrive is vital to the wellbeing and future of all Australians. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to help.
Buy Australian Honey
Supporting Australian beekeepers helps the Australian beekeeping industry remain viable and build pollination security for our bee-reliant food industries.
Plant a bee-friendly garden
Bees need more habitat and there are a wide variety of plants for all garden sizes that attract and nourish bees, from eucalyptus trees to tasty herbs and vegetables.
Avoid pesticides
Support bee-friendly farming and gardening practices. Many pesticides and agricultural chemicals are harmful to bees and other pollinators. Where possible, buy or produce food grown without the use of harmful chemicals.
Make a donation
All donations to Wheen Bee Foundation help us address the national and global threats to bees by providing funding to much-needed research, education and conservation activities.
Latest initiatives
Below you’ll find some of our latest initiatives and programs designed to help.
Business Buddy Program
If you’re a business, you too could help support Wheen Bee Foundation by becoming a Business Buddy.
A Teachers' Guide to Bees
Helping to establish a clear pathway for incorporating bees into the school curriculum.
The need
Bees help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm livestock. But bee populations are dying at an alarming rate worldwide, causing a serious risk to our food security.
Your support
Help ensure our food security by funding important research and activities for a healthy bee population.
The need
Bees help to pollinate most of the crops we eat and many that feed farm livestock. But bee populations are dying at an alarming rate worldwide, causing a serious risk to our food security.
Your support
Help ensure our food security by funding important research and activities for a healthy honey bee population.
Stories from the hive
Christmas Gift Guide 2022
December 1, 2022
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Your Christmas shopping is sorted with these great gift ideas that give back to bees. This is your go-to gift guide for bee lovers, featuring amazing gift ideas from our Business Buddies. Purchase a gift today and support our Business Buddies to continue supporting us.
It’s census time for Australian pollinators, but they need your help
November 10, 2022
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The inaugural Australian Pollinator Count will be held during Australian Pollinator Week this month, and community members across the country are being encouraged to take
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