About

The Conservation Ecology Centre is a nationally registered non-profit ecological research and conservation organisation dedicated to protecting and understanding Australian ecosystems.

Based in the beautiful Great Ocean Road region (approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne), alongside the Great Otway National Park, the Centre combines research with knowledge and education to offer real solutions across landscapes and communities.

All our projects are chosen for their potential to have a broad application and to benefit wildlife and environments locally, throughout the Australian landscape and around the world.

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    Our Mission

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    Our People

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    Our Partners

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    Annual Reports

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    Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030

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    Conservation Strategy 2025 - 2030

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    Our Patron & Board

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