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Our project is to give to a student the opportunity to spend a year at the University of Tokyo.
The student could have his classes in english and meet other students from all around the world, including japanese students.
The student may live in a host family, in a private renting or university-owned dormitories.

Our goal is that the student has his graduate year and learn a lot, not only about Japanese culture but also about him/herself, about his ability to learn, his skills in a foreign language, his ability to adapt and to live in a totally different place.

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The University of Tokyo, as declared in its Charter, aims to "be a world-class platform for research and education, contributing to human knowledge in partnership with other leading global universities." USTEP (University-wide Exchange Program) is an embodiment of this goal, as it facilitates active undergraduate and graduate student exchanges with leading universities of the world.

USTEP at the University of Tokyo offers highly motivated and academically-oriented students an invaluable experience of studying at Japan's premier institution of higher education. The University is renowned for both its research and education throughout the world and offers a range of academic experiences through its College and Faculties as well as Graduate Schools. USTEP students at the University of Tokyo may take these courses both in English and Japanese, provided they satisfy certain language requirements.

USTEP also offers international students an opportunity to experience life in Japan. Students will reside in Tokyo, one of the most exciting metropolises of the world. They will learn about traditional and contemporary life in Japan and will also be able to reflect upon the meaning of living in a "global city" where an amazing range of values and expectations exist, at times in harmony and other times in tension.

Through USTEP and other educational programs, the University of Tokyo strives to nurture students with a global outlook who will become leaders of the next generations. We invite the students at our partner universities to come and join our community of excellence!

PDF version of the USTEP/TypeU information

Exchange Students' Status

Students participating in the Type U program will be affiliated with the Division for Global Campus Initiatives of UTokyo. Their status will be "Special Auditors" who are eligible to register for university courses for credit. (Students should consult their home universities for procedures regarding credit transfers.)

Eligibility

Only students satisfying all of the following requirements may apply:

1. Undergraduate students who will be enrolled full-time at a Partner University during their entire period of study at UTokyo. (See "7 Partner Universities")

2. Undergraduate students who will return to their home university after completing their study at UTokyo.

3. Undergraduate students who demonstrate excellent academic performance.

4. Undergraduate students who have a clear intention to study at UTokyo.

5. Undergraduate students who have official proof of their required language proficiency and meet other conditions at the time of submission of application.

Note: In principle, first and second year undergraduate students are not accepted for USTEP. For students enrolled in three-year undergraduate programs, they must have finished at least 1.5-year of the program at the time of their arrival at UTokyo.

Language Requirement

The Type U program requires exchange students to meet the language requirements in English and/or Japanese, depending on the courses they wish to take.

Students who wish to take courses offered in English

- A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90, IELTS overall band score of 6.5, or Cambridge English Qualifications "C1 Advanced"
*TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted.
*TOEFL iBT "MyBest scores" is not accepted.
- Attend a university or have graduated from a high school where the medium of instruction is English
*Applicants must submit a proof that certifies that the degree program they belong to is taught entirely in English, unless they attend a university in an English speaking country or are a native speaker of the language (*A native speaker is defined here as someone who graduated from a high school where the medium of instruction is English).

Students who wish to take courses offered in Japanese

- JLPT Level N1
- Have graduated from a high school where the medium of instruction is in Japanese

Students will officially register for courses in April or September after their arrival and orientation at UTokyo.

Note: Since students admitted to the Type U program may take various courses offered across Faculties and College, please take careful note where the courses are held. There are two main campuses-Hongo and Komaba-and it takes about one hour by public transportation between the two. Because of this we recommend that you select most of your courses at one of the campuses. However, this does not mean you are not allowed to choose courses on the other campus.

Academic Calendar

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

The Academic Calendar for AY 2022 will be available around January 2022.

Period of Study

Note: S: summer, A: autumn, W: winter (W term is optional).

Course Catalogue

Courses offered in the Type U program can be found in the Course Catalogue for Type U students.

Note:
1. Available courses change every year and the courses currently on the website may not be offered in the following year.
2. List of courses open to USTEP students for AY 2022 (April-March) will be available in late March of 2022.
3. Courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences (course codes starting with 08) will be held on Komaba Campus. Most of the other courses offered by other Faculties will be held on Hongo Campus.

In principle, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-minute classes. The length of each class period may vary depending on college/faculty.

Special Certificate Programs

- Global Japan Studies (GJS)
managed by UTokyo Center for Contemporary Japanese Studies (TCJS)
- Global Studies in Asia (GSA)
*The information for 2022 will be announced later.

Japanese Language Education

Type U students accepted to the student exchange program are eligible to register for these courses. Further information about the courses are available on the following websites:

(Hongo Campus) JLCSE
(Komaba Campus) Global Komaba

Restrictions:

1. Students interested in taking seminars offered in "Japanese" and "Japanese and English" at the Faculty of Law are allowed to apply for only one seminar course per semester. Further information will be provided to those who have been successfully accepted to study at UTokyo. There is no restriction as to the number of courses you can take for seminars if you wish to apply for seminars that are noted as instructed in "English."
2. In principle, Type U students are not allowed to participate in practical work (e.g. laboratory work, design studio work etc.)
3. Type U students are required to register for minimum of 10 hours worth of classes per week during their stay (this is a Japanese legal requirement). At least one of the classes must be a non-language class.

Pursuant to the memorandum on student exchange, exchange students are exempt from paying examination fees, admission fees and tuition fees to UTokyo.

Exchange students may apply for University Housing arranged by UTokyo. However, due to the limited number of facilities available, housing cannot be guaranteed. The International Exchange Group at UTokyo will contact the students with further details about applying for housing once application to study at UTokyo has been approved.

Exchange students can also apply for privately managed residence of Kyoritsu Maintenance Co.,Ltd.
- RUTIL (Residence of the University of Tokyo for International Life Guide)
- Other student residences managed by Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd

Further information about university housing is available at the following website:
Housing Office

Entry to Japan/Visa (eligibility to reside in Japan)

Exchange students must have a valid passport during their stay in Japan. In principle, students must possess "College Student" visa during their stay. After their application to study at UTokyo has been approved, the International Exchange Group at UTokyo will provide information about the process for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility. Students will then need to take the Certificate of Eligibility and other required documents to the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate to obtain a College Student visa.
In order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, students must be able to provide an official proof that they will have a minimum of 120,000 JPY per month during their stay. For example, if they are staying for seven months, they must submit a proof that they will have 840,000 JPY.

Note:
The coursework at the University of Tokyo is rigorous. Though legally possible for international students with a valid work permit, the University of Tokyo strongly advises its exchange students not to seek off-campus part-time work during the academic terms. We require students to register for minimum of 10 hours of classes per week during a semester (this is a legal requirement as well). Each class can be quite demanding in its expectations. Students who wish to gain work experience while studying in Japan should not apply to USTEP. Any students who wish to work during the break(s) must obtain work permit before they begin their employment.

Scholarships

A Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship for students who meet the requirements as well as scholarships from private foundations may be available. For further information, please refer to each link:

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship: application will be provided once students are successfully accepted for USTEP.

*Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship (for students of Peking University, Nankai University, Fudan University): application will be provided through partner universities.

*Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation (SISF) (for students of Gadjah Mada University, University of Indonesia, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, University of the Philippines, University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn University): application will be provided through partner universities.

*These scholarships are available only for Autumn Admission.

The above information is subject to change.
Students can apply for both JASSO and Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship/SISF at the same time. Students with scholarships from other foundations must check beforehand if their scholarship allows receiving other scholarships.
Replies to inquiries concerning these scholarships will only be sent to those who have been accepted to study at UTokyo.

Insurance

* National Health Insurance Program
USTEP students must join the National Health Insurance (NHI) Program regardless of the kind of insurance they may already have. This is a strict legal requirement in Japan. Once they arrive in Japan, they must complete the required procedures at their local city/ward office.

* Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research " Gakkensai" and the optional " Futai Gakuso".
"Gakkensai" provides necessary support in the case of accident or injury suffered in the course of activities related to research or education. Exchange students do not need to apply for this insurance as UTokyo enrolls all its students and pays premiums. "Futai Gakuso" is an optional insurance that can be added to the "Gakkensai" for a cost (JPY 8,060 for six months). It complements a scope of insurance liability in your life such as compensation responsibility. We particularly recommend that those who will be riding bicycles in Japan obtain "Futai Gakuso," as bicycle-related accidents are common.

* Students are strongly recommended to come with sufficient insurance coverage for the entire period of their stay. Payment of medical bills is the students' own responsibility and the university does not provide any assistance.

Inbound Medical Assistance Service (IMAS)

IMAS is the "Inbound Medical Assistance Service" for international students at UTokyo. (This is NOT an insurance.) All USTEP students must register for IMAS.

IMAS offers:

Telephone consultation for medical issues, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Referral to an appropriate hospital.

Interpretation service over the phone while in the hospital or during transfer to the hospital.

Contacting the University if necessary

Arrangement of transportation to a medical facility or for transfer to another medical facility in Japan or in one's home country.

Contacting and assisting family members in one's home country, etc.

See below for further information:
IMAS: Inbound Medical Assistance Service for International Students at UTokyo

Application

Q1. My university is not listed on the USTEP site as a partner university. Can I still apply?

A1. No. UTokyo accepts exchange students from partner universities with which the University has a Memorandum of Understanding concerning university-wide student exchange. Applications to USTEP will be accepted only through the partner universities' offices responsible for student exchange. However, your university may have College/Faculty-level exchange agreement(s) with UTokyo. Please consult your home institution first.

Q2. I would like to participate in the Type U during my first (or second) year in a 4-year bachelor's program. Am I eligible?

A2. No. The Type U students will be registered in the Senior Division of UTokyo, which is for the 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students. Thus in a four-year degree program, students must have completed 2 years of study at their home institutions before coming to UTokyo. For students enrolled in three-year undergraduate programs, they must have finished at least 1.5-year of the program at the time of their arrival at UTokyo.

Q3. Who should write my letter of reference?

A3. The reference must be filled out and signed by a full-time faculty member of the department you are currently affiliated with. It should, in other words, be signed by a faculty member who can assess your academic performance in your specialty/major and who has the authority to give official grades to students at your institution. The reference should not be filled out by a Japanese language faculty unless the student is specializing in the field. The reference cannot be filled out by a teaching assistant. Additional references are accepted as long as you provide the first reference in accordance with the requirement explained above.

Q4. I am a Type U (undergraduate) applicant. What is the language requirement?

A4. The Type U program requires exchange students to be proficient in English and/or Japanese, depending on the courses they wish to take.
Students who wish to take courses offered in English:
Unless they attend a university or have graduated from a high school where the medium of instruction is English, students must submit an official certificate of a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 90, IELTS overall band score of 6.5 or Cambridge English Qualifications "C1 Advanced". TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted. TOEFL iBT "MyBest scores" is not accepted.
Students who wish to take courses offered in Japanese:
Unless they have graduated from a high school where the medium of instruction is in Japanese, students must submit an official certificate of JLPT Level N1.

Q5. I want to see the list of next year's courses. When will it be available?

A5. Our online course catalog is updated in March.

Q6. The language of instruction for the course I wish to take at UTokyo is "Japanese/English". What does that mean?

A6. The language of instruction in "Japanese/English" indicates that the course is taught in both languages. Therefore, proficiency in both languages is required.

Q7. I want to take courses other than those in my major.

A7. You will receive such advice once you are admitted to USTEP, and you can modify your course list before registration.

Q8. I want to take courses other than those in my major.

A8. You can take any courses regardless of your major as long as you satisfy any prerequisites and it is listed in our Course Catalogue.

Q9. How are the credits defined?

A9. At UTokyo, courses worth 2 credits consist of 13 weeks of 105-minute classes. The length of each class period may vary depending on college/faculty. Please consult with your home university to see how those credits would be counted and whether the courses you wish to take would be transferable.

Q10. Are there scholarships available for USTEP students? How do I apply?

A10. Scholarships from other sources, such as the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), may be available. For further information, refer to "Scholarships" in 5. Additional Information.

Student life

Q11. Is university housing guaranteed?

A11. No. Exchange students may apply for university housing. However, because of the limited number of facilities, housing cannot be guaranteed. The International Exchange Group at UTokyo will contact students with details about housing applications after their admission is granted. For further information, please visit our Housing Office website.

Other

Q12. Does UTokyo offer any short-term, non-degree programs held in English?

A12. Every year, there are some short-term, non-degree programs offered in English for a limited number of students (subject to change). See: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/special_programs.html
A new short-term program for summer calledGUC (Global Unit Courses) started in the summer 2021.

Nankai University

Nanjing University

Peking University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Tsinghua University

Zhejiang University

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)

The University of Hong Kong

Indonesia

Gadjah Mada University

University of Indonesia

Malaysia

University of Malaya

Philippines

University of the Philippines

Republic of Korea

Korea University

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

Seoul National University

Yonsei University

Singapore

Nanyang Technological University

National University of Singapore

Taiwan

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

National Taiwan University

Thailand

Chulalongkorn University

Chile

The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

The University of Chile

Mexico

El Colegio de México

The National Autonomous University of Mexico

University of British Columbia

University of Toronto

University of Victoria

United States of America

Johns Hopkins University

Northeastern University

Princeton University

Swarthmore College

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Washington

Monash University

The University of Adelaide

The University of Melbourne

The University of Queensland

The University of Sydney

The University of New South Wales

New Zealand

The University of Auckland

University of Otago

Finland

University of Helsinki

France

École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS)

École Polytechnique

Institut d'etudes politiques de Paris (SciencesPo)

The Université Grenoble Alpes

University of Strasbourg

Germany

Free University of Berlin

Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich

University of Cologne

Ireland

Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin

University College Dublin

Italy

Sapienza University of Rome

Netherlands

Leiden University

University of Groningen

Russia

Saint Petersburg State University

Spain

Autonomous University of Madrid

Sweden

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Lund University

Stockholm University

Uppsala University

Switzerland

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich)

University of Geneva

University of Zurich

United Kingdom

Durham University

London School of Economics and Political Science

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

The University of Glasgow

The University of Manchester

The University of Sheffield

University College London

University of Exeter

University of Southampton

The University of Warwick

Please read our FAQs before making inquiries. We are unable to reply to inquiries already addressed in the FAQs.

You can contact the International Exchange Group using the form linked below. Be sure to include the following information in your message:
[Home university]
[Current year (Type U or Type G)]
[Planned period of exchange at UTokyo]
[Major]

International Exchange Group Contact Form

Application Procedures and Deadlines

See eligibility noted in "1 Qualifications." Exchange students need to be nominated by the student's home university to UTokyo. They must contact the office responsible for student exchange at their home universities and check the application procedures for the exchange program to study at UTokyo. All applicants nominated by their home universities to apply to the University of Tokyo will receive the link to access an online application form.
Application Instructions
Application documents

[All documents must be in English or Japanese.]

Must be submitted through online system

1. Application Form

2. Consent Form with the applicant's signature and date

3. Passport Data which is valid through the end of your exchange period.

4. Proof(s) of Language Proficiency

5. ID Photo Data: Taken within the last 6 months
- File size: Less than 2MB

Must be submitted by exchange coordinators
6. One Letter of Reference by a full-time teaching faculty of the major/specialty of the student.
7. Official Academic Transcript with grading scale from each college, university or any other institutions of higher learning the applicant has attended in PDF format.

Important notes:
1) Nominees without required documents such as Proof of Language Proficiency and Academic Transcript will not be accepted.
2) Nominees must be the students who are or will be registered at their home university throughout the period of their academic stay at the University of Tokyo. Students who are not registered at partner institution will not be accepted.

Deadline for application and its procedure

Autumn Admission: February 28

Spring Admission: September 30

Note:
The deadlines for above are for the online application form. Partner universities may set their own deadlines for other documents for their students.
Application result

The result of the student's application will be available around December (for Spring Admission) or May (for Autumn Admission). Students will be notified of the result by their exchange coordinator. Those who are accepted will receive a welcome package directly from UTokyo.

Schedule

Application period

From January 1 to February 28

From August 1 to September 30

Nomination deadline

February 14

September 16

Application deadline

February 28

September 30

Result announcement

By early May

By early December

Courses start (Note)

Late September to early October

Early April

Courses end (Note)

Early February (A1A2) or Late July to early August (S1S2)

Transcripts available from

April for A1A2 and September for S1S2

Note: The actual period of study (including examination periods) will vary depending on the College and Faculty. Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

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It's a great chance to improve your Japanese skills.

Staying with a Japanese family will give you a chance to learn about the culture and customs of this great country.

Live the Japanese life! Life in Japan is better experienced in person.

Minors can also homestay in Japan!

-We asked homestay participants what benefits a homestay had, and these are a few of their answers!-

"I could use the Japanese I learned at school with my family on the same day after I got home."

"I learned aspects of Japanese language and conversation not taught in school."

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Many families register as a host family because they want to help support students studying abroad in Japan.

Many families want to host students from other countries because they enjoy spending time with people from other countries.

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Smoker or non-smoker

A family with children or no children

Pet preferences

Allergies

Hobbies

※We'll provide you with an emergency contact number you can use to get in touch with us at any time.

First, we'll send you our Homestay Orientation materials in the mail.

We'll provide an informative and helpful orientation over the phone or in person to those staying more than 2 weeks.

English speaking support staff

24-hour emergency support

Counseling ? We will talk about the homestay experience and ask you some
questions to give you a good understanding and perspective on your homestay.

・ You will decide when you would like to start your homestay and how long you will stay.
・ You fill out the application and related forms.
・ We send you the invoice (it has all the cost related details.)
・ You deposit the homestay fees

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Here's a shocking fact: when it comes to academics, the poorest children in Vietnam outperform the wealthiest children in Mexico , according to the Programme for International Student Assessment.

Despite Mexico's recent progress in ensuring that young people finish school - graduation rates have increased from 33% in 2000 to 49% - there is considerably further to go in improving the Mexican education system. According to a Gallup poll , only 56% of Mexicans believe all Mexicans have access to an education, regardless of economic status. Furthermore, those Mexicans who receive an education do not necessarily receive a education: the average student in Mexico had the lowest reading literacy and math and science scores among the nations in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Mexicans face many barriers to receiving a quality education. For activists looking to improve Mexicans' access to educational opportunities, poverty, indigeneity, gender inequality, and shrinking education budgets are pressing problems on which to focus.

Poverty and wealth inequality are huge challenges in Mexico. About 18% of the country lives in extreme poverty, and among poor communities, school dropout rates, absences, and grade repetition are serious problems . Among OECD countries, Mexico has one of the lowest rates of school enrollment among 15 to 19-year-olds , possibly because poverty drives them to find jobs rather than complete their education.

Poverty doesn't only affect whether children are likely to attend school or not; it also affects the quality of the education they receive when they do attend school. According to the PISA, leaders in disadvantaged, rural schools and public schools are more concerned about the material resources available than are their peers in advantaged, urban, and private schools. As there is a strong relationship between the shortage of educational materials and student performance, this is concerning.

2. Indigeneity

Indigenous communities are disproportionately poorer than non-indigenous communities, which impacts their access to education. Further, indigenous students face particular barriers related to a history of discrimination and exclusion, including:

A cultural gap. Education systems aren't designed with indigenous culture in mind, and few teachers speak indigenous languages. This makes it difficult for indigenous students to experience a learning environment that suits their needs.

Discrimination. Indigenous children are more likely to experience discrimination at school.

Less relevant education. The skills taught in school are often irrelevant to indigenous economies and ways of life.

3. Gender Inequality

While Mexico's gender gap in education has fallen significantly in the last 30 years, Mexican girls are more likely than boys to drop out of school by the age of 12 . Domestic chores may keep girls from attending school, and as they age, women are less likely to graduate high school and less likely to attend college than men.

Latin America is the only region in the world where child marriage is on the increase , and 83% of married Mexican girls leave school. As girls are more likely to go to school if they have educated mothers, this is a worrying trend that may continue a cycle of gender inequality in education.

4. Shrinking Education Budgets

In 2014, the OECD noted that Mexico's annual expenditure on spending per student was already well below the OECD average . Three years later, economic pressures have caused the Mexican government to cut their education budget by more than 11% . Mexico's textbook budget has been cut by a third, and teacher training programs have been reduced by 40%. This will only worsen an existing problem.

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Si vous n'êtes ni citoyen australien ni citoyen néozélandais et avez l'intention de travailler, faire du volontariat ou étudier lors de votre visite, VOUS AUREZ BESOIN DU BON VISA. Veuillez contacter l'ambassade dans votre pays d'origine pour obtenir plus d'informations AVANT votre départ.

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In 2022-2023, the RSPCA cared for 18,778 dogs, 33,747 cats, 388 horses, 1,453 livestock, 6,424 small animals (such as mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, fish and ferrets) and 26,675 native and introduced wild animals.

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The RSPCA is an independent, community-based charity providing animal care and protection services across the country. The RSPCA federation works collaboratively to make animals' lives better. The RSPCA's member Societies in each state and territory run animal rehoming shelters, investigate and prosecute animal cruelty complaints, educate the community on animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, and advocate for changes in policy and practice that improve the welfare of animals.

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Official websites of large organizations

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⦁ https://govolunteer.com.au/
⦁ https://www.wires.org.au/
⦁ http://www.narg.asn.au/
⦁ https://www.fawna.org.au/

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Nature back in balance - Conservation Volunteers Australia

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Conservation Volunteers Australia empowers communities across Australia to take action for a thriving future for humans and nature

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Monopoly, one of our rescued roos

Hello & welcome to Express Wildlife Rescue. My name is Andrea, and along with the help of my volunteers I run a not-for-profit wildlife organization based in Perth, Western Australia.

We rescue & rehabilitate injured and sick wildlife, releasing the animals back into the wild when we can. Sometimes they are just too sick, and they have to be re homed with long-term loving foster carers who continue to look after them.

Many of our animals come to us in a poor condition.
Often malnourished, sick or injured, we provide them with veterinary care and 24 hour love needed to return them to good health.

We specialize in looking after orphaned kangaroos & possums, wild birds and reptiles and we can attend a number of call outs everyday to sick or injured animals.
Above is a picture of one of our rescued roos, Monopoly. His mother was shot and he was poisoned when he was just a baby. Express Wildlife rescued and cared for him as they do for so many other orphans.

My team and I are very passionate about our native Australian Wildlife, and our aim is to make sure it is still here in generations to come for our children, grandchildren & great grandchildren to enjoy. To continue our valuable work we rely on our volunteers and ﻿supporters﻿, who help us by giving up their time to help in our animal care center,

In addition, I am a licensed snake catcher charging a nominal fee to remove and relocate unwanted visitors. Please visit our Snake removal page for more information on the types of snakes we have caught & for advice on snake bites.
Express wildlife rescue and rehab inc is registered with:
* Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) Register (Federal Government);
* Registered Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Department of Parks and Wildlife WA (State Government);
* Registered for a Charitable Collections License (State Government).

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My boy Monopoly three beautiful years love you forevery in mums heart

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Monopoly, one of our rescued roos Hello & welcome to Express Wildlife Rescue. My name is Andrea, and along with the help of my volunteers I run a not-for-profit wildlife organization based in Perth, Western Australia. We rescue & rehabilitate injured and sick wildlife, releasing the animals back into the wild when we can.

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Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is a not-for-profit facility, and not only do we treat sick and injured koalas, but we are also involved in conservation, education and research into koala diseases and habitat. Over the last few years scientific research and collaboration with research institutions, government agencies and wildlife organisations, has grown, and we have become an authoritative body in the care and rehabilitation of koalas. The profile of the Koala Hospital is becoming increasingly more renowned and widespread and we can offer an amazing International Volunteer program.

Our International Volunteer Experience program runs for a period of one calendar month, and the content is designed to give overseas volunteers a well-rounded experience in the work of the Koala Hospital.

If you are selected as a volunteer, you can expect to:

be trained in caring for koalas

attend koala rescues and releases if they occur on your shift

watch and/or assist with some clinical procedures

attend a postmortem (optional)

attend one of our external educational presentations

experience work on our 2 plantations

learn about the overall work of the Koala Hospital

What we will also do for you is to:

provide the resources for you to learn about the hospital and koalas

help you with accommodation information

meet you at the airport/bus station when you arrive in Port Macquarie

provide you with an information pack

provide a buddy/go to person for any information or help you may need during your placement

provide information about visa requirements

provide insurance cover for you while working at the Koala Hospital

provide you with a Koala Hospital polo shirt

make your placement with us informative and enjoyable

The cost of this program is A$650. If you are selected to participate in the International Volunteer Experience Program, 50% of the fee will be payable when your application is accepted.

NOTE: Due to the publicity that the Koala Hospital received because of the bushfires in late 2019 and early 2020, we were inundated with requests to volunteer from around the world.

In March 2020 we had to cancel all bookings made for 2020, due to Covid19, and recently we made the decision to cancel all international placements for 2021 until travel and quarantine restrictions are lifted and world travel normalises.

For international volunteers who were booked for 2020 and 2021 we will endeavour to re-schedule your placement once we know when we can restart the program.

In 2019 the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital was awarded a major grant to build a brand-new hospital on our current site. Work on the architectural plans has already been started and it is very likely that work at the hospital will be disrupted over the next 2 to 3 years. With the donations received from all over the world as a result of the bushfires, we will also be starting a wild koala breeding program at a new facility. With the disruptions that may occur with the redevelopment our international volunteer program may also be impacted.

SO, WITH THE BUILDING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL AND BREEDING FACILITY PLUS TRAVEL AND QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MORE APPLICATIONS FOR THE TIME BEING. HOWEVER, WATCH THIS SPACE AS WE WILL BE UPDATING INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND ADVISING WHEN WE CAN ACCEPT MORE APPLICATIONS.

If you have any queries about the program please contact the Hospital Coordinator at hosp.coord@koalahospital.org.au

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Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is a not-for-profit facility, and not only do we treat sick and injured koalas, but we are also involved in conservation, education and research into koala diseases and habitat. Over the last few years scientific research and collaboration with research institutions, government agencies and wildlife organisations, has grown, and we have become an authoritative body in the care and rehabilitation of koalas.

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More on life in Brindle Creek Sanctuary
Huge THANK YOU, to our wonderful helpers and friends, Salome and Adrien, for amazing documentary on life in Brindle Creek Sanctuary. We miss you guys!!!..<3 <3 <3.
Posted by Brindle Creek Sanctuary on Thursday, May 3, 2018

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Volunteer at The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary

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Volunteer at The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary

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Volunteer at The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary |  The Great Projects

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Experience hands-on conservation efforts with big cats, baboons and much, much more.

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louys presentation

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Parrainage d'enfants et aide au développement - ONG Plan International France

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Au Togo, la population est très majoritairement jeune et augmente rapidement (2,6 % par an). Depuis 2010, les efforts du gouvernement pour le développement de l'éducation ont aidé les enfants à accéder et à terminé l'école primaire. D'autant plus que les frais scolaires ont été abandonnés. La demande de scolarisation pour le collège s'est accrue, alors que les capacités d'accueil sont insuffisantes. La qualité de l'éducation pose problème, les professeur·e·s sont trop peu nombreux et nombreuses et peu formé·e·s, les programmes scolaires sont dépassés et les abandons restent importants.

Les filles sont particulièrement défavorisées et sous-représentées au collège : elles ne sont que 24 % à achever la classe de 3e contre 45 % pour les garçons. De plus, à cause des mariages forcés, des grossesses précoces et des tâches domestiques dont elles ont la charge plus que leurs frères, elles sont beaucoup plus exposées à l'abandon scolaire.

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Togo : favoriser l'éducation des filles grâce à la réforme des collèges

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Au Togo, la population est très majoritairement jeune et augmente rapidement (2,6 % par an). Depuis 2010, les efforts du gouvernement pour le développement de l'éducation ont aidé les enfants à accéder et à terminé l'école primaire. D'autant plus que les frais scolaires ont été abandonnés.

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Démographie : la population togolaise devrait franchir le cap des 8 millions en 2018

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La population togolaise vivant à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur devrait franchir le cap des 8 millions en 2018, selon les dernières données démographiqu...