Busselton Jetty

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Jetty Crew 2024 is here! On Wednesday, 1st May, we warmly welcomed the 2024 Jetty Crew participants and donors at our official opening night. Now in its 7th year, this program is all about empowering young leaders aged 15-18 with skills in marine stewardship, leadership, and community building. Through a series of workshops, excursions, and guest speakers, these amazing participants are set to make a real difference in our world! Jacquie our dedicated Jetty Crew Coordinator, shared her excitement about this year's cohort. "It's incredible to witness the growth of the program year after year," she said. With a record number of high-quality applicants, this year's Crew is our most competitive application pool to date. We're immensely grateful to our program sponsors whose generosity has made the 2024 Jetty Crew program possible. Huge thanks to Bendigo Bank Busselton, Busselton Jetty Swim, Craneford Plumbing, Innovation Cluster, Peter May McAuliffe Legal, Shorewater Marine, and Tronox for their unwavering support! Stay tuned for updates on the amazing adventures and accomplishments of our Jetty Crew members throughout the year! Their first adventure will be tree planting at the Malbup Restoration Community Planting Day in June. #JettyCrew2024 #EmpoweringYouth #BusseltonJetty

Busselton Jetty is thrilled to announce that our valued board member, Nicole Davies, has been accepted with a full scholarship into The Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors program! 🎓 This program equips participants with essential knowledge in governance, risk management, financial performance, and strategy—key areas that underpin our operations at Busselton Jetty. Nicole's dedication to continued learning is exemplary, and we couldn't be prouder to have her as part of our team. We eagerly anticipate seeing how her newfound insights will further enhance our organisation's effectiveness and impact. Congratulations, Nicole! 🎉 #BusseltonJetty #Governance #ContinuousLearning

🌊 Jetty Love Lives On! 💙 In Wednesday’s feature in The West Australian newspaper, we proudly highlight the enduring legacy and positive impact of Busselton Jetty! Since its establishment in 1865, the Jetty has stood as a cornerstone of our community's heritage, cherished by each successive generation. As aptly expressed by Judith Murray, “There is a close connection for the people…the jetty is a form of inheritance, held in trust by the present generation.” The Jetty has more exciting times ahead. This July, we eagerly anticipate the grand opening of our New Marine Discovery Centre, promising enriching opportunities for exploration and education. Furthermore, the introduction of direct flights from Sydney to Busselton next week will facilitate seamless access to our iconic Jetty! ✈️ With unprecedented numbers of visitors flocking to relish the Jetty's splendour and the remarkable growth of our Underwater Sculpture Park exceeding all environmental expectations, the future of Busselton Jetty shines brighter than ever! ☀️ Our vision extends even further as we aim to materialise the Australian Underwater Discovery Centre, elevating the allure of our extraordinary destination. Join us in commemorating the past, embracing the present, and envisioning the future of Busselton Jetty! Together, let’s continue to forge enduring memories and cultivate legacies that resonate for generations to come.

We are thrilled to announce that Sophie Teede, our Environmental Manager at Busselton Jetty, has been chosen as a distinguished speaker at the 2023 Global Sustainable Tourism Summit! 🎉🌏 Sophie will be representing Busselton Jetty at this prestigious event, organised by Eco Tourism Australia and supported by Tourism Australia, in Brisbane this June. 🗓️ Her expertise and passion for environmental conservation make her the perfect ambassador for our commitment to sustainable tourism. Sophie's insights are sure to inspire and educate attendees from around the world on the importance of preserving our natural wonders for future generations. 🌿💧 Join us in congratulating Sophie on this incredible opportunity to share her knowledge and experiences on a global stage! 🙌 #SustainableTourism #GlobalSummit #BusseltonJetty #EcoTourismAustralia #TourismAustralia

Busselton Jetty is thrilled to share the fantastic recognition received by the Global Meteor Network - Night Sky Camera program, with coverage spreading across various esteemed media networks, including this insightful article by ABC! 🔭 As part of this ground breaking initiative, we're proud to be one of the 16 locations in Western Australia hosting a state-of-the-art night sky camera. These cutting-edge cameras enable researchers to delve into the mesmerising movements of meteors and stars illuminating our night sky, unlocking mysteries and advancing our understanding of celestial phenomena. 💫 We'd like to thank Perth Observatory, Inspiring WA and SciTech for allowing the Busselton Jetty to contribute to this incredible advancement in research and technology. #GlobalMeteorNetwork #ScientificExploration #BusseltonJetty #Stargazing #CelestialDiscovery #ABCNews #NightSkyObservation #WAResearch #Innovation https://lnkd.in/g-ESGPay

Our Business Development Manager, Sarah Hijazi, recently embarked on an exhilarating journey to India for the Tourism Western Australia India Roadshow organised in collaboration with Business Events Perth. Over the past week, she traversed the vibrant cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, accompanied by 16 WA hotels, attractions, experiences, and Regional Tourism Organisations. Sarah was able to engage with members of the Indian tourism industry to showcase the unparalleled wonders of Busselton Jetty and the countless reasons to explore Western Australia. India's tourism market has been identified as one of our key growth markets, Not only has India recovered its pre-covid numbers, but is also showing remarkable growth in inbound travel to Australia. Sarah's time at the roadshow was extended beyond meetings with the Indian tourism market; she seized the opportunity to forge invaluable connections with key industry stakeholders and beyond, laying the foundation for robust partnerships and growth prospects. A big thank you to Tourism WA for this incredible opportunity. We can't wait to see the positive impact of Sarah's efforts over the coming months! 🌏🚀 #TourismWA #BusseltonJetty #IndiaTourism #Partnerships #GrowthOpportunities

🏆🌟 Celebrating Success at the 2023 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner hosted by Tourism Council Western Australia!🌟🏆 We're over the moon to share some fantastic news – Busselton Jetty has been honoured with the Silver Award in the category of Excellence in Accessible Tourism! 🥈✨ This achievement is a testament to the incredible dedication of our staff and volunteers who continually innovate to deliver exceptional experiences for tourists with accessibility needs. From assisting customers onto the train safely to creating Auslan videos for our tours and ensuring everyone can explore the sea floor with ease – it's a team effort that makes the full Jetty experience accessible to all. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing team whose hard work and passion have brought us this far. This award inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of accessible tourism, ensuring that everyone can share in the magic of Busselton Jetty. Here's to inclusivity, innovation, and many more extraordinary adventures ahead! 🚂🌊 #AccessibleTourism #BusseltonJettySuccess #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #wheelchairfriendly #busseltonjetty #tourismcouncilwa #perthairport

Last week Cooper Shreeve represented Busselton Jetty at the Australian Tourism Export Council, Meeting Place event in Adelaide, South Australia. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the tourism industry and meet other inbound tourism professionals at this flagship event. As one of up to 500 industry leaders attending the event, the aim was to sell Australia to the world as international visitors begin to re-engage with Australia as a holiday destination. We're very grateful to the Australian Tourism Export Council for the opportunity to put Busselton Jetty in front of the right people at Meeting Place 2023, South Australia! #mp2023 #atecmp23 #tourismindustry #sellaustralia #industryleaders #australiantourism #busseltonjetty

Congratulations!!!! We're thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sinan Kerimofski for his remarkable achievement in receiving the ACEL Leadership Award at the ACEL Australia's national conference in Brisbane. Sinan's outstanding work and dedication to education have been truly exemplary. Sinan is not only a leader in the education sector but also plays a significant role as the current Secretary at the Busselton Jetty. His work at the Jetty has been nothing short of extraordinary, supporting us in numerous ways. Congratulations Sinan, we are lucky to have you as part of the team!! #busseltonwa #busseltonjetty #LeadershipAward #EducationExcellence #ACEL #CommunityAppreciation