The National Institute of Entomology is a Not for Profit Trust registered with the Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission (ACNC) as a Charitable Scientific Research Organisation.

Established on the 28th of June 2024, it is responsible for the administration of several important programs and assets including Entomological Collections and their management, Conservation Projects, Research, Training,  Entomological Surveys and the delivery of Educational Programs and Certificate Courses. It is also responsible for maintaining a permanent Student Registrar for all Certificate Course Graduates.

The Institute also administers the National Institute of Entomology Foundation which is used for providing support of course fees to students undergoing financial difficulties or to assist students with the acquisition of required equipment or supplies.

The Institute is administered by a Board of Trustees and includes a dedicated team of appointed officers and many volunteers.

Current Entomological Collections held in Trust by the Institute include the Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection, The Central Victorian Arachnid / Invertebrate Collection and the Dr Russell G Wilkinson Collection and several other donated entomological assets. Please see our Collections Page for further details and descriptions regarding these valuable entomological collections.

COURSES AND EDUCATION

The Institute conducts extensive and specialised courses for students and the general public in order to promote and enhance entomological education and training as well as promoting the conservation values that these animals represent. The Institute is also responsible for conducting the ON-LINE National Junior Entomology (Insect) Club for young childeren and students with an interest in studying insects. More detailed information regarding these programs are available on our Courses Page.

NATIONAL INSECT EXPO ©

Each year, the National Institute of Entomology is responsible for the running of the National Entomology Insect Expo©, the largest event of its kind held in Australia. This is the main fundraising event for the Institute and greatly assists in the Institutes programs and activities including its collections upkeep and expansion.

Our first event held in July 2022 at the Buffalo Stadium in Woodend saw over 6000 visitors attend over the three days of the expo and 32 national exhibitors helped to highlight the entire science of entomology to the general public. In 2023, the National Insect Expo© doubled the amount of exhibitors to 60 and the event even managed to attract international exhibitors from Wellington, New Zealand. The 2024 saw greater members of the public experience the event and over 100 exhibitors attended. The Expo will again be held at the Buffalo Indoor Sports Stadium in Woodend, Victoria on October 3 - 5 and is expected to attract close to 7000 visitors over the three days of this important event.

For more information regarding the National Entomology Insect Expo, how to book tickets or become an exhibitor, visit our National Insect Expo Website or contact our office on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENTOMOLOGY BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF
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Dr Bert Candusio                  (Board Chairman) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Ms Jesseca Bree  (Board Vice Chairman)        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Ms Amanda Jane Aish (Board Treasurer) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Ms Kylie McGenniskin (Board Secretary)         This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr Jenny Shield           (Board Member / Life Patron)	Ms Aimee Leatham                         (Board Member)	Ms Erin Collins                    (Board Member)	Ms Erin Thompson               (Board Member)
Dr Molly Waldron             (Adjunct Senior Lecturer) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Ms Sarah Muir                   (Forums Manager)          This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Ms Amber Glyn-Jones                  (Data Entry Officer)	Ms Valencia Lovell              (Volunteers Manager)

                 LIFE PATRONS       

Dr Jenny Shield

Mr Derek Conn

Mr Frank and Joan Collins. (Dec)

Professor James Bland. (Dec)

Mrs Muriel Joy Dee. (Dec)