Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Today it is believed that the Aboriginals are the world's oldest civilization. For more than 50,000 years, Australia's Aboriginal people have lived and thrived in Australia's unique and challenging natural environment. Australia's rich vegetation and native wildlife helped them establish their presence on the land. Sadly, through atrocities committed during the early years of colonization, and through disease brought to the continent by European settlement there are far fewer Aboriginals today than prior to European settlement. Currently the Aboriginals number (apprx) 1.5% of the Australian population.

Oddly enough, the world's longest continuous fence, known as the 'dingo fence', runs through central Queensland for 5,531 km. It is 1.8 meters high and is designed to keep sheep safe from the dingo, which are Australia's native wild dogs.

You guessed it mate, it's Australia. With 24 million head of cattle Australia is the world's largest exporter of beef. Wool is one of Australia's most stable exports over the last 100+ years. Australia's 140 million sheep, found on around 53,000 farms, produce more than 70% of the world's wool. If you are wearing a woolen sweater made in China or other Asian/European countries, there is a good chance that the wool is from Australia.

ABSOLUTELY! Australia produces 95% of the world's precious opals and 99% of black opals. Coober Pedy in South Australia is known as the opal capital of the world. With year-round extremes in temperature, more than 50% of the population live in below-ground dugouts! From diamonds, emeralds, gold, silver and industrial minerals Australia's natural resources are fabulous. This amazing natural wealth, still largely untapped, makes Australia one of the most resource-rich nations on earth. Becuase most travellers also enjoy a favoarable exchange Australia is most probably the best place to buy opal jewelry.

As the Australian landmass separated from the other continents over 50 million years ago, indigenous animals have developed a range of individual and unusual characteristics in a unique habitat. The result is a wealth of wildlife not found anywhere else in the world. Australia supports at least 25,000 species of plants, or (apprx) 20% of the known plant life in the world. Australia has around 800 species of birds, 400 of which are unique and found nowhere else on Earth. The wealth of bird life from the boisterous laugh of the kookaburra to the brilliantly plumed rainbow lorikeets makes Australia a haven for bird lovers. Australia's ocean area contains one of the greatest arrays of marine biodiversity on earth. Australia's marine environments contain more than 4,000 fish varieties and tens of thousands of species of invertebrates, plants and micro-organisms. Currently, scientists estimate about 80% of Australia's southern marine species are found nowhere else in the world.

Two answers:
a) If it is your class and your academic credit that students are earning, you will establish the curriculum and if requested we can provide assistance. We then set up a tour schedule and academic site visits to local universities and sporting organizations to compliment your curriculum and to help you achieve your academic goals. 
b) If students are participating through another school the curriculum is set by the lead professor and you or your institution would be responsible for approving the class offered to allow students to transfer of the credit back to their own institution (normally as an open elective)