Australia’s declining biodiversity is in crisis, with many species at risk of extinction. But whether we’re talking about people, flora and fauna, or entire ecosystems, one thing holds true: we’re stronger together. For National Science Week, scientists from three Inspiring Victoria partner organisations shared their work to ensure that Australian species will Survive and Thrive.

While Bogong Moth numbers have increased since the collapse of 2017 and 2018 due to the devastating drought across south-eastern Australia, their numbers remain dangerously low. They have failed to return to some long-term survey sites. While the La Niña weather pattern assisted numbers in 2022-2023, numbers in 2023-2024 were lower and grave concerns are held for future years under a changing climate.