Interested in learning more about microplastics and their impact on us and the environment?

Participate in our full-day Practical Training Course which will focus on identifying microplastics and finding effective solutions.

About The Training

Learn about AUSMAP and participate in this full-day training session on the field sampling methodology for collecting, sorting and identifying microplastics.

Field sampling will take place - a practical accreditation will take place in the afternoon session, an essential part of the official AUSMAP program- on completion, you will become an accredited AUSMAP Leader!

When: 15 June at 9.30 am - 3.30 pm

Expert: Dr Michelle Blewitt (Program Director) and Dr. Scott Wilson (Research Director)

Venue: Wagait Beach Community Centre

How To Get There? Take 9 am ferry, rangers will organise transport to the Venue

This is training is perfect for teachers, educators, members of council, sustainability officers, retirees, community members, and more! Anyone who is interested is welcome!

We will provide a light morning tea ~ BYO lunch, coffee cup & water bottle. Please, no single-use plastics!

LIMITED PLACES, PLEASE BOOK ASAP!
PLEASE RSVP 12 June @ 5PM

Events may be photographed for social media purposes.

About the AUSMAP Program

It’s hard to solve a problem you can’t see. Until recently microplastic pollution presented scientists with a crisis that was invisible to the naked eye. Now we have AUSMAP - the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project.

AUSMAP is a global first, nationwide citizen science that engages and educates the community to collect scientifically reliable data on microplastics from shorelines across the country – from coasts to catchments – to identify litter hotspots and assist in source reduction.

AUSMAP is a powerful management tool that forms the basis to develop & implement regional litter prevention strategies for stakeholders to use, & act on.

We need to know how much is out there before we figure out what to do with it. And we need large numbers of Australians to engage with behaviour change so we can stop any more plastic from entering our waterways and design effective mitigation strategies.

That’s why we need you in our AUSMAP collaborative citizen science project!

FAQs

What is the cost of the Training Day?

This AUSMAP Training day FREE as it is supported by a grant.
However, donations to support the ongoing development and delivery of AUSMAP are greatly appreciated. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

What do I need to bring?

* You will be required to collect water to help sieve, so if you have a pair of waterproof shoes, then please bring (or go barefoot).
* Sun protection, including hat and sunscreen
* Outdoor Wear (& be prepared to get your feet wet!)
* Notebook and pen
* Reusable water bottle & coffee cup
* Sustainable lunch

What obligation do I have after I complete the AUSMAP Training Program?

As you register, you will complete the AUSMAP Collaborator Agreement questions:

As a registered AUSMAP Collaborator, you need to agree to the following:

1) Where possible, assist in sampling 4 times per year in a proposed location;

2) Follow our AUSMAP methodology, using our field kit & equipment;

3) Send datasheets and microplastic samples to AUSMAP for further analysis; and

4) Promote the AUSMAP program with your local community.

For more information, please contact events@ausmap.org