BEES In Schools

We’re incredibly proud to share that our co-founder and Bee Education facilitator, Natasha Roebig, has been sponsored by AgriFutures Australia to participate in the Agribusiness Leadership Program delivered by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. 🐝💛

This opportunity will see Natasha further refine her leadership skills while building connections with some of Australia’s most respected leaders across agriculture and regional industries.

Natasha was awarded the prestigious AgriFutures Rural Women's Award for Queensland in 2019, recognising her work in creating pathways for women, youth, and the greater beekeeping industry. Her unique approach to apiary education “No Barriers to Beekeeping” has helped set a benchmark for beekeeping education in schools and communities, shaping inclusive learning experiences for people living with neurodivergence, PTSD, and mental health challenges.

Our entire team is incredibly proud of Natasha’s achievements and we’re excited to see the knowledge, leadership insights, and connections from this experience flow back into the work we do in education, beekeeping, and community engagement. We further extend our congratulations to Agribusiness peer Fiona Lacey who joins Natasha in this exciting leadership experience. Well done, Ladies 👏

Australian Technology & Agricultural College
Bee All Natural
Queensland Agriculture
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
Australian Youth Beekeeping
Wheen Bee Foundation

Inspiring the Next Generation of Beekeepers

It was an absolute honour to be a judge for this year’s Australian Youth Beekeeping competition. The quality of entries was nothing short of outstanding, the passion, knowledge and dedication from these young beekeepers gives me so much confidence for the future of our industry.

Honestly, separating the entries was no easy task!

As leaders in bee education through our BEES In Schools program, we see firsthand the impact that early engagement and hands-on learning can have, and this group of young people is a true reflection of what’s possible when we invest in the next generation.

A huge congratulations to Elan, Patrick and Josiah — an incredible achievement!

You will now go on to represent Australia at the IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Ireland

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

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🐝We are proud to announce 🐝

The Australian Youth Beekeeping Team for the IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers

Elan Meyer, from Victoria
Patrick Napper, from Tasmania
Josiah Dick from Queensland

We would like to thank all the young beekeepers who bravely put their hand up for selection.

We especially want to thank our National Selection Panel,

Ben Moore VIC
Mick Palmer TAS
Bianca Giggins NSW
Natasha Roebig QLD
Luke De Laeter WA

Facilitators
Fiona Burch
Anita Long

Team Australia is a strong mix of both young beekeepers working commercially and recreationally.

Now we turn our attention to fundraising for team Australia to participate in Northern Ireland in July.

Natasha is incredibly proud to be serving as a judge for the Australian Youth Beekeeping (AYB) 2026 Team Selection this year, and wow what a team it is! 🐝

The calibre of entries from young beekeepers across Australia has been nothing short of astounding. Seeing the passion, knowledge, and dedication coming through from the next generation of beekeepers is both inspiring and reassuring for the future of our industry.

Through BEES In Schools, Natasha has seen firsthand how powerful bee education can be in shaping young minds and building the next generation of environmental custodians. Programs like these highlight why it is so important that bee education is delivered by qualified facilitators — people with both the practical beekeeping knowledge and the educational capability to safely and responsibly work with students.

From strong technical understanding to innovative ideas and a genuine commitment to bees, pollination, and biosecurity, these young beekeepers are already making their mark. It’s an honour to be part of the selection process supporting the future leaders of Australian beekeeping.

Well done to everyone who applied — the future of beekeeping in Australia is clearly in very capable hands.

AgriFutures Australia Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc Queensland Agriculture

Logan City, this one is for you! 🙌

The hunt is on to recognise the incredible people, businesses and community groups who go above and beyond for others. If you know someone doing amazing things for our community, give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them via the scan code provided or submit to
https://ourlogan.com.au

We’re passionate advocates for our community and contribute wherever we can, from supporting local fundraisers to delivering bee education that inspires the next generation.

Every little bit counts, and having a community that supports one another means everything. Let’s get behind this campaign and help shine a light on the people who make Logan such a special place.

And while you’re at it, grab your free copy of Logan City Council 's 'Our Logan' magazine to catch up on the latest community news and read about some of Logan’s true Legends. 🐝💛

We had a bee-utiful day celebrating the City of Logan Charitable Trust International Women’s Day this past Sunday at Club Noir Australia.

A big thank you to our very beautiful Mayoress Ali Raven for hosting such a wonderful event. It was lovely connecting with so many inspiring women (and the few men in the room proudly supporting us). The afternoon was filled with great speeches, delicious food by Logan Catering Co. and plenty of meaningful conversation.

We were also treated to beautiful gift bags to take home. A special thank you all of the sponsors and guest speakers, to Sue Ann Tysoe from Checkmate Pest Control and to Mick de Brenni for the delicious Sirromet red wine gift.

Events like this are a great reminder of the power of community, connection and lifting each other up. 🐝

Thank you,
Jason and Natasha 💛


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🌿 Exciting News 🎉

I’m honoured to be joining the 2026 cohort of the Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program, alongside leaders from across Australian agriculture exploring the challenges shaping our agriculture and apiculture industries. This marks another huge step forward in growing and strengthening the foundations of our popular 'Bees In Schools' programs.

Since launching B.E.E.S In Schools in 2016, the first of its kind, our programs have taken root and continues to educate and inspire students and beekeepers alike. I look forward to using my sharpened leadership skills to further grow our innovative bee (native & honey bee) programs.

Thank you to the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, I’m looking forward to learning alongside this incredible cohort and facilitators.

A heartfelt thank you to AgriFutures Australia for selecting and sponsoring me, continuing to support the growth of our inclusive bee education and leadership initiatives. In 2019, through the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award (QLD), I was recognised for my efforts in raising awareness to the importance of inclusive bee education, supporting neurodivergent learners, and providing a platform to help grow this space.

Learn more about our bee programs here:

🐝 B.E.E.S In Schools 🐝 www.beesinschools.qld.edu.au

Australian Honey Bee Industry Council
Queensland Agriculture
Queensland Beekeepers' Association Inc
Natasha Roebig

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