Welcome to the Colony Bees. The Australian charity for Honeybee Wildlife.
Our mission is to pollinate country.
Objectives:
- To advance knowledge of honeybee wildlife,
- To advance Apiculture practice,
- To advance the conservation of honeybee wildiife,
- To advance a significant body of bee knowledge.
Current memberships 2026:
International Federation of Beekeepers Associations (Apimondia)
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
People
Advisory Council
- Paul Fisher
- Kane Lumsden
Executive Board
- Chair - Tania Astans
- Director - Spencer Alexander White
- Secretary - Sasha Chadwick
State of the Bee Report
The State of the Bee Report 2025 defines a path for the recognition, protection, and cultivation of wild Honeybees and their habitat.
With research from leading apiculture experts, including Thomas Seeley, the Colony Bees Association’s founding report aligns with international best practices to deliver Australia’s first dedicated resource for wild bee conservation.
The report advances three key recommendations:
- Wild honeybee conservation
- Medicinal apiculture
- Indigenous wisdom and creativity
"Bees are the voice of mother earth. These ancient creatures work tirelessly as pollinators for plants and flowers, bringing nourishment and vitality to the animal kingdom. They heal our souls through their sacred medicines and remind our spirit of the true interconnectedness of all life."
Colony Bees