Smart Green Economy Student Conference

FAQs

Frequently Asked

In-Person FAQs

What can I hope to learn, achieve at the conference?

Learn what is a smart green economy.

Have the UNESCO sustainability goals simplified so as to identify those targets which can be locally focused and actionable.

Learn about the fantastic work being done on the Great Barrier Reef to help restore and manage its health for future generations.

Learn about the circular economy and how we can all contribute within our own homes.

Learn why we should say no to single use plastic!

Be inspired by young sustainably focused innovative entrepreneurs who started global movements as young as 9 years of age!

Learn about e-waste and how to recycle your laptop!

Learn about zero food waste and the great change in agriculture.

Who is speaking?

We have an incredible line up of speakers including:

Irene Pollack, President of the Circular Economy
Molly Steers, founder of Straw No More
Barney Swan, founder of Climate Action
Ryan Donnelly from Reef Restoration
Avinash Chennuri from James Cook University
Steve Cosatto, Executive Manager of the Resource Recovery Branch, Cairns
Jennie Gilbert, Co-Founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre
Lara Wilde, CEO of FNQ Food incubator
Mick Liubinskas, CEO of Climate Salad
Yasmin Grigaliunas, Founder of the World’s Largest Garage Sale
Kelvin Ross, Director of the Queensland AI Hub
Kalinda Brennan, Principal of Numimbah Valley Environmental Education Centre

To read more about the speakers, please access HERE.

Other speakers will be notified via our social media so make sure you stay connected.

We will also be creating a contest with Questagame so make sure you have your adventurer hat on to engage, learn and help protect life on earth.

Do I receive a certificate of attainment?

Students attending the 2 day or 5 day programs, will receive a certificate of attainment.

I am a parent, can we stay at the Colonial Club.

Yes, please contact us for a package to include the family. Only students can attend the conference but we are happy to assist with coordination of other tours.

I am a parent, will you be videoing or photographing my child

Part of the documentation includes a photo release form. If you are not happy for your child to be recorded, please advise. Students will wear a coloured sticker so the media team do not include your child in any visual recordings.

Can I cancel or change my registration?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

What tours are available with the optional tour day?

A full day to the Daintree
A half day to FNQ Food Incubator and a half day to the Cairns Recovery Centre
An indigenous experience

If a teacher books directly with Banora International Group, is there a discount.

For any teachers booking a group of 20 plus students, their package will be free of charge. Larger groups need to contact our office to ensure accommodation and tour capacity. info@banoragroup.com

What is the style of accommodation and the room configuration?

Cairns Colonial club is a 3.5star resort. Rooms are twin, triple and quad share. It will depend on availability and who you are travelling with as to the type of room you are placed within but we will try to accommodate all needs.

If I wish to stay by myself, can I have a single room?

Single rooms are $75/night extra. Please email our office at info@banoragroup.com to check availability.

I am staying with my family and I would like to attend the conference without the accommodation. Is this possible?

There are no packages without accommodation at this stage. You may send a request to our office for consideration. info@banoragroup.com

I am a parent. Will supervision be provided for my child?

Yes, all of our team are blue card registered and as a long standing student travel specialist will provide supervision for your children whilst in our care.

What other facilities are there at Cairns Colonial Club?

There are 2 pools, 11 acres of tropical rainforest gardens, Children’s playground, poolside bar and dining.

What meals will be provided?

For the 2 day conference, dinner from the 18th of September through to afternoon tea on the 20th of September.

For the 5 day summer camp, dinner from the 18th of September through to breakfast on the 23rd of September.

Do you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, Cairns Colonial Club will cater for all dietary requirements. Please ensure if you have an allergy, you bring your epi-pen and include this information on your medical form.

Can local schools participate?

Please contact our office directly for local school participation options: info@banoragroup.com

If you have a question that was not answered above, please contact us and one of our team members will be happy to assist you.

Virtual FAQs

What do we need to prepare including technology, prior to the virtual conference?

A good Internet connection, a computer or an interactive screen are all that are needed.

What software do you use?

We use Zoom.

Please have Zoom installed on your laptop / computer / mobile phone beforehand.

When and how do I receive the virtual links?

You will receive the Zoom links one week prior to the conference dates by email.

Can I have a copy of the videos as part of the conference?

Yes, we will make a copy available to everyone on youtube, sharing the links after the conference.

Can I cancel or change my registration?

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

What age group may participate in the virtual?

Up to 25 years of age.

Do I receive a certificate of attainment?

Students attending the full 2-day program will receive a certificate of attainment.

If one person pays, can two people watch?

We only allow one person per registration.

Can I have a copy of the videos as part of the conference?

Yes, we will make a copy available to everyone on youtube, sharing the links after the conference.

Are they in Australian time?

Everything will be in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please make sure to convert the time to your time zone.

Will there be translators?

We will not be offering translations, and if you think you need a translator we recommend organising one.

Can I chat during the Zoom session?

We will try to open this opportunity for discussion, but it will depend on how you are linking in.

ie with a school or individually as it needs to be in a controlled environment with a translator.

We are from Asian background, what kind of English level would be suitable to understand these conference sessions?

Medium to high level English is required if there is no translator available.