Student Resources

You’ll find lots of information about Tourism Australia in the About Us section. The Annual Report and the Corporate Plan are good places to find information about our campaigns, results, marketing budgets, tourism strategies, activities and staff.

Tourism industry facts and figures

You’ll find information on Australia’s key tourism markets and their tourism value to Australia, country by country in the Markets section.

Our tourism glossary may also be of assistance.

• The Australian Bureau of Statistics release monthly visitor arrival reports, including visitor numbers by market.
• Tourism Forecast reports are produced by the Tourism Forecasting Committee.
• The International Visitor Survey is the most comprehensive source of information on international visitors to Australia.
• The National Visitor Survey is the major source of information on the characteristics and travel patterns of domestic tourists within Australia.
• The Market Sector Snapshots detail facts and figures from Tourism Australia’s niche markets, including backpackers, food and wine travellers, mature age travellers and more.

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism has primary responsibility for tourism policy and works closely with industry to identify and address impediments to growth and maximise yield. The Department also provides detailed reports and strategies on different issues that affect tourism in Australia.

• Discover how we market Australia and read our Brand Book to see Australia’s holiday brand come to life.
• To find out more about Tourism Australia’s current global and domestic campaigns, visit the Campaign page.
• For further information about Tourism Australia’s past global campaigns, please refer to the Annual Report of the corresponding year.
  2008 - Come Walkabout
  2006 - So Where The Bloody Hell Are You?
  2004 - Australia. A Different Light.

In an effort to be sustainable, Tourism Australia no longer have brochures or posters available for general distribution. All travel information is now available online at www.australia.com.

To access images or video footage of Australia, visit Tourism Australia’s Image Gallery at www.images.australia.com. Please note, you will need to register in order to download images and videos.

• For general travel information and advice on planning your Aussie holiday, visit www.australia.com.
• To find your nearest Aussie Specialist travel agent, click here.
• For facts and figures about Australia, visit www.australia.gov.au.
• For visa requirements, please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. For visa forms, click here.

For facts, figures and historical information about Australia, visit www.australia.gov.au.

For destination information visit www.australia.com or the State and Territory Tourism Organisations consumer websites.

There are many websites that also provide resources for students and teachers to help them explore Australia, its people, its culture and its environment.

• The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts provides student and teacher resources on topics such as biodiversity, heritage sites and how students can get involved in initiatives that have a positive impact on our environment.
• The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations provides student and teacher resources on Australian civics and citizenship.
• The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is the place to find information about visas, immigration and living in Australia.
• The Australian Parliament House provides resources for students and teachers on Australia’s system of governance.
• The Australian Bureau Statistics has a range of information about Australia including demographics, employment, industry and climate.
• The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) provides information for areas in export and international business while also providing a large range of market intelligence data.

Australia also has a range of world class institutions including museums, libraries and galleries which produce information for students and teachers. A selection of sites is listed below.

• National Museum of Australia
• National Gallery of Australia
• National Library of Australia
• Powerhouse Museum
• Australian War Memorial
• Questacon – Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre
• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Students wishing to take part in Tourism Australia’s student internship program must be Australian residents enrolled in an Australian university, and in the final year of their relevant degree. Find out more

See our list contacts for an overview of the Australian tourism industry.