Dr. Jane Goodall went into the forest to study the remarkable lives of chimpanzees—and she came out of the forest to save them. When she discovered that the survival of their species was threatened by habitat destruction and illegal trafficking, she developed a breakthrough approach to species conservation that improves the lives of people, animals and the environment by honoring their connectedness to each other. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute to ensure that her vision and life’s work continue to mobilize the collective power of individual action to save the natural world we all share. Your support helps us advance Jane’s vision and work around the world as a force of compassion for all living things.
As one of 25 Jane Goodall Institute chapters, we connect Australian schools and communities with global conservation. With staff and volunteers nationwide and partnerships spanning four continents, our reach is broad while our focus stays practical and grassroots.
We guide young leaders, teachers, and communities to design and deliver projects that matter most. Our focus is on growth, action, and long-term impact — inspiring hope through hands-on change.
Our team brings decades of experience in education, conservation and community development. From classrooms to chimpanzee sanctuaries, we’ve seen what works. Now we dedicate our skills to helping the next generation thrive.
Support conservation programs that protect chimpanzees, their habitats, and surrounding communities.
Fund rangers who prevent poaching and illegal trafficking.
Provide lifelong sanctuary care for rescued and orphaned chimpanzees.
Support community-led projects that deliver education, health, and sustainable livelihoods.
Habitats are disappearing. Animals are being mistreated at the hands of humans. Species are under threat. Young people risk growing up disconnected from nature.
Our programs provide young people with the skills, tools, and hope to act.
Together, we protect chimpanzees, restore forests, and inspire the next generation of custodial leaders.
We work to promote the conservation of chimpanzees and other great apes (as our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom) and, through our education and Roots & Shoots (R&S) programs, equip and empower the next generation to be socially and environmentally conscious citizens of our shared planet.
For over 60 years, Dr Jane Goodall has shown the world that every action matters. JGIA carries that legacy in Australia, building a movement of hope and practical action for generations to come.
Dr Jane Goodall DBE, world-renowned ethologist, humanitarian, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace, founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977. We now have offices in 25 countries around the world.
In 1991, Jane launched her youth program, Roots & Shoots in Tanzania. Today, Roots & Shoots has a presence in over 66 countries, delivering 12,000 projects and reaching 1.47M young people.
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Dr Jane Goodall
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