Introduction
"Geography teaches us about the significance of ‘place’ and ‘space’ in understanding our world. These two concepts are foundational to the discipline, with the concepts of environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale and change building on this foundation. By observing and measuring spatial, environmental, economic, political, social and cultural factors, geography provides a way of thinking about contemporary challenges and opportunities." (QCAA, 2019)
BBC Country Profiles
Country Profiles
- BBC Country Profiles"Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives. Select a country, territory or international organisation from the menus"
- CIA Fact Book"The World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities ... "
Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters
- Bureau of Meteorology"The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones."
- Volcano Observatory"The Volcano Hazards Program (VHP) monitors and studies active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, and conducts research on how volcanoes work ... "
- Earthquake HazardsThis site "monitors and reports on earthquakes, assesses earthquake impacts and hazards, and conducts targeted research on the causes and effects of earthquakes."
- Volcano WorldVolcano World is currently housed in the
Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University and kept alive by ongoing volunteer efforts. The site provides up-to-date information about volcanoes around the world.
Sustainable Communitires
Sustainable Communities
- The Center for Sustainability and the Global EnvironmentThe Center examines the connections between natural resources, technology, policy, human health, security, and changes in the global environment.
- CSIRO - EnvironmentAccess CSIRO Research on Atomosphere and Climate, Biodiversity, Extreme Events, Land Management and Sustainable Development, Oceans and Coasts, and Water.
- Department of Environment and Energy - TopicsInvestigate the Government's position and plans regarding a range of topics; including, Biodiversity, Environmental Protection, Marine, Water, Climate Change, Heritage and National Parks.
- Low Carbon LivingLow carbon living outlines ways to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. The information in this collection will help policy makers and practitioners to design better solutions for buildings, cities and people.
- Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyThis site provides access to the latest developments in improving energy efficiency, including renewables and transport.
- Sustainable DevelopmentThis ABC Sustainable Development link provides access to a variety of useful resources relevant to sustainable development. It also supplies information on a variety of different current sustainable development issues and solutions.
Climate Change
Climate Change
- Global Change"The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is a Federal program mandated by the U.S. Congress to coordinate Federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment, both human and natural, and their impacts on society.
- CSIRO - Renewables and"Australia’s growth and way of life is underpinned by access to affordable and sustainable energy sources. This link details CSIRO's research in this area.
- Department of Environment and EnergyAccess Australian Government information on The Barrier Reef, Energy, Climate Change and more.
Feeding the World
Feeding the World
- Care AustraliaCARE Australia is an Australian charity and international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty.
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
- Population and Feeding the WorldThis web site looks into global issues that affect everyone and aims to show how most issues are inter-related.
- Population Reference BureauThe bureau addressing health problems and focusing attention on population and health policies.
- The World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development.
- 2018 World HungerFor the past 41 years, since its founding in 1976, the mission of World Hunger Education Service is to undertake programs, including Hunger Notes, that educate the general public and target groups about the extent and causes of hunger and malnutrition in the United States and the world; advance comprehension which integrates ethical, religious, social, economic, political, and scientific perspectives on the world food problem; facilitate communication and networking among those who are working for solutions; and promote individual and collective commitments to sustainable hunger solutions.
Local Area
Local Area
- Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan"On Tuesday 28 May 2019, Brisbane City Council adopted an amendment to Brisbane City Plan 2014 (City Plan) to include the Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan. The neighbourhood plan is now in effect ... "
- Regional Development: Analysis and Population Observatory"This Collection covers issues that are vital to regional Australia and includes policy research reports and data, discussion papers, evaluations, case studies and other resources on communities, infrastructure, industries and the environment in rural and remote regions ... "
Spatial Technologlies
Spatial Technologies
- Geospatial RevolutionAn overview on what spatial technologies are, how they work and what benefit they are to us all with these short, online videos.
- Google EarthGoogle Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean. For additional advanced tools, use Google Earth Pro for no extra charge.
- Google MapsGoogle Maps is a fantastic introduction to spatial technologies in a familiar environment. There are many ways to use the tool in the classroom. See video below.
- National MapNationalMap is a website for map-based access to spatial data from Australian government agencies. It is an initiative of the Department of Communications and the Arts now currently managed by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the software has been developed by Data61 working closely with the Department of Communications and the Arts, Geoscience Australia and other government agencies.
- QImagerySearch and download images from the Queensland Government’s online collection of photographs from the 1930’s to 2009. Use these images to investigate Queensland’s history and see how the landscape has changed over time. The photographs are available free to everyone for use as they require.
- QTopoQTopo is an online mapping tool which allows users to view and explore Queensland's topographic data. Includes contours, roads and tracks, property boundaries and GIS tools.
- Queensland GlobeThe Queensland Globe provides an online interactive experience to view Queensland’s location based information. The Queensland Globe displays large amounts of data which may impact on your data plan usage.Use the Globe to access over 600 spatial data layers on Queensland roads, rail, property, topography, environment, mining, land parcels, water levels and more.
- Spatial Educators' ToolkitThe Queensland Spatial Educators' Toolkit (QSET) is designed to inspire classroom teachers with ideas on how to use spatial technologies in the classroom while meeting the requirements of the Australian Curriculum. Primary, Lower Secondary and Senior Secondary.
- Land SurveyingSurveying is the measurement and mapping of our surrounding environment using mathematics and specialised technology. Land surveyors are involved with a diverse variety of projects from land subdivision to tunnel building and major construction.
General Geography Resources
General Geography Resources
- Aerial Photographs - National Library of AustraliaThe collection supports a wide range of activities, including land and water management, ecology, archaeology, and military research.
Managing Catchments
Managing Catchments
- CSIRO Land and WaterCSIRO and its partners aim to deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges that arise from the demands and impacts of human activities on the environment.
- Department of Environment - WaterThe Australian Government is providing national leadership on the challenges of meeting future demand for water in a drying climate.
- Landcare AustraliaLandcare is a national network of thousands of locally-based community groups who care for the natural resources of our country.
- Mekong River CommissionThe Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam on their common specific interests—joint management of shared water resources and sustainable development of the Mekong River.
- Murray-Darling Basin AuthorityThe Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is part of the Environment portfolio, and reports to its minister. The MDBA undertakes activities that support the sustainable and integrated management of the water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.
- Centre for Freshwater EcosystemsTheir work includes: environmental flows, nutrient cycles, algal, fish and invertebrate ecology, macroinvertebrate and microinvertebrate taxonomy, and water quality assessment through biological and chemical monitoring programs.
- Department of Environment and Energy - TopicsTopics include; The Cleaner Environment Plan, Biodiversity, Heritage, Marine, Sustainable communities, Water, Environment protection, Land, National Parks and Science and research.
- Save the MurrayA Victorian Government site ... The Murray River is the lifeblood of our country – it supports our people, wildlife and economy – and it’s in serious trouble.
- Waterwatch New South WalesTo provide high quality, locally relevant, resources and support to communities to foster lifelong learning about waterways, catchments and sustainable living.
- Waterwatch VictoriaWaterwatch Victoria is a successful community engagement program connecting local communities with river health and sustainable water issues and management.
Connecting People and Places
Connecting People and Places
- Brisbane Development - InfrastructureBrisbaneDevelopment.com Brisbane's home of development and infrastructure news.
- Infrasctructure Brisbane - MarketingAs a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, Brisbane Marketing has the responsibility of driving long-term social and economic benefits to Brisbane and the greater Brisbane region.
- Ipswich 2020 and BeyondIpswich Future Master Plan. Discussion Paper. A vision for Ipswich 2020 and Beyond.
- Priority Infrastructure Plan - Brisbane City CouncilBrisbane City Council's Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) is a long-term citywide plan that coordinates trunk infrastructure with land use planning.
- Regional DevelopmentPlanning is being synchronised across Queensland - we support a coordinated approach to meet future priorities, needs and community expectations.
- South East Queensland Regional PlanPlanning is being synchronised across Queensland - we support a coordinated approach to meet future priorities, needs and community expectations.
Sustaining Biodiversity
Sustaining Biodiversity
- Atlas of Living AustraliaMuch of the content in the Atlas of Living Australia, such as occurrence records, environmental data, images and the conservation status of species, comes from data sets provided by collecting institutions, individual collectors and community groups.
- BiozoneThis website run by Biozone International Ltd is aimed at helping senior biology students and their teachers, providing high interest, annually updated resources that keep pace with the dynamic nature of biology today.
- Conservation InternationalIncludes a clickable world map of threatened areas of the world. Conservation International (CI) focuses its efforts on 25 biologically rich areas around the world under significant threat of destruction
- Conservation International: Biodiversity HotspotsIncludes a clickable world map of threatened areas of the world. Conservation International (CI) focuses its efforts on 25 biologically rich areas around the world under significant threat of destruction
- UNEP World Conservation Monitoring CentreWith their partners worldwide they source, collate and verify information on biodiversity and ecosystems which is then synthesised and analysed to create knowledge fit for global decision making.
The Geography of Disease
The Geography of Disease
- Care AustraliaCARE Australia is an Australian charity and international humanitarian aid organisation fighting global poverty.
- Global HIV ResourcesComprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco.
- Global HIV/AIDS EpidemicWebsite to expand visibility of timely and relevant Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to the American public.
- UN AIDSUNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is an innovative partnership that leads and inspires the world in achieving universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.
- World Health Organisation - Global Health ObservatoryThe WHO global burden of disease (GBD) measures burden of disease using the disability-adjusted life year (DALY). This time-based measure combines years of life lost due to premature mortality and years of life lost due to time lived in states of less than full health.
- World Health OrganisationWHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters.
- World Health Report 2019The World health report 2019 "Research for universal health coverage" argues that universal health coverage cannot be achieved without the evidence provided by scientific research.