Currently, IRF assists finalists and winners of the National and International Thiess Riverprize in establishing twinning relationships. However, we’re aiming to grow the network of twinning projects around the globe and to open the program to other catchment/watershed groups. To this end, we're building a database of river projects around the globe which potentially could become twinning partners. Please enquire with our Partnership’s Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   regarding new twinning opportunities.
For more information see our Twinning Program.

YES. We offer volunteer positions in our Brisbane-based office. There are also volunteer opportunities available with our associated twinning and Riverprize projects in Australia and overseas.
For more information and locations see Become a Volunteer.

Please check the nomination forms and entry guidelines which are available at www.riversymposium.com.

Please check out Apply for Thiess Riverprize. If you have further questions contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We are growing a global network of Thiess Riverprize Alumni. If you seek advice from a previouswinner please click on Thiess Riverprize network. Alternatively, contact our Partnerships Manager This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you have specific project-related questions and we will refer you to a previous prize winner who is able to answer your specific questions.

The judges assess the river management of each applicant according to a strict set of criteria that mirrors the questions asked in the Riverprize application form.  Addressing these questions as completely as possible is crucial. For more information on the application forms and judging criteria visit www.riversymposium.com.

The International Riversymposium 2009 is held from 21 – 24 September at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia. For more information visit www.riversymposium.com.

Registration fees vary slightly from year to year, and are subsidised by sponsors of the symposium to keep costs as low as possible to delegates.  For registration fees in 2009, please visit www.riversymposium.com. 

Delegates who are submitting a presentation/paper can also apply for financial support as a Sponsored Delegate. Applications are assessed jointly by the Program Convener of International Riversymposium and International Riverfoundation. Factors taken into consideration include the topic of presentation, the delegate’s reasons for wanting to attend the conference, the inability of the delegate to attend without such financial support, and the economic status of the delegate’s country. IRF has compiled a list of countries from which delegates are eligible to apply.
For more information see Sponsored Delegates Program.

IRF accepts donations in any currency by cheque, money order, direct debit or credit card. You can easily donate online at www.riverfoundation.org.au.
Every donation over A$2 is tax deductible and will be acknowledged by an official receipt.

Unless specified your donation goes toward operational funding free of linkage to any specific program. However, if you wish to make a donation to a specific campaign, there is a variety of programs/activities to choose from. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive information on how you can support IRF.