Australia is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources As well as the entrepreneurial spirit to develop them But we also face natural hazards, and pressures for water and energy. We need knowledge and advice that will guide us in the right direction and the capability and capacity to take us there Geoscience Australia understands how to build on our opportunities and meet our challenges For the nation to remain competitive and resilient We must preserve and build upon existing knowledge integrating it with new sources of data To support the work of future generations How do we maintain geoscience knowledge and capability? A vast continent requires an equally vast network of infrastructure delivering information that has enduring value over time. Information when combined with innovative science will serve the current and emerging needs of the Australian people. This is the work of Geoscience Australia It uses advanced technology collecting data from both far above and below the horizon, monitoring our extensive territory as it changes through time. As the custodian of the nation's geological and geographical information It provides advice to the government, industry and communities To build a sustainable, prosperous nation for generations to come Australia requires a network of people and infrastructure To collect information to build on our current knowledge To provide trusted advice on matters of national significance. With value now and into the future. Geoscience Australia, applying geoscience to Australia's most important challenges