Who We Work With

The National Landcare Network works in partnership with a wide network of government and non-government, Indigenous and cross-sector organisations at national, state and regional levels.

Natural Heritage Trust

The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the main way the Australian Government invests in environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.

The current phase of the NHT provides $1.1 billion funding with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to deliver on-ground projects and includes a $5 million investment in the Supporting National Landcare Organisations Program administered through the National Landcare Network. Projects under the current phase will run over the 5 years until 30 June 2028 and will address issues of climate change, habitat loss and invasive species and their impact.

The Australian Government has also invested $2 million in Community Landcare for the Strengthen Landcare – Deliver Nature Repair Program, a crucial initiative aimed at uplifting the Landcare sector and promoting sustainable environmental practices. The National Landcare Network will deliver the program in collaboration with State and Territory Landcare Organisations, adopting an integrated approach to ensure that Community Landcare remains a dynamic and inclusive nationwide community movement.

To foster collaboration, and engage First Nations and wide community involvement, The Program will include the following key components;

1. National Landcare Facilitator:
   • The National Landcare Facilitator will play a crucial role in nurturing long-term partnerships, supporting the National Landcare Network and State and Territory Landcare Organisations in strengthening collaboration with State and Local Governments, philanthropic organisations, and corporate sponsors.
2. First Nations Facilitator:
   • In partnership with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, the National Landcare Network will appoint a First Nations Landcare Facilitator to connect Indigenous communities, experts, and Landcarers to cultural land management practices and the latest research in NRM.
   • The Two-Way Initiative will promote cross-cultural knowledge sharing, professional development, and cultural exchange, fostering collaboration in on-ground Landcare and NRM projects.
3. Volunteer Facilitator:
   • A coordinated National Corporate Volunteering Initiative will be developed to maximize the impact of existing State-based and grassroots corporate volunteering programs, aligning with businesses’ corporate social responsibility goals.
4. National Project Bank:
   • A centralised National Landcare Project Bank will showcase Landcare projects and volunteering opportunities, fostering collaboration within the Landcare sector and with regional bodies.
   • Networking events and consultation sessions will facilitate connections among the Landcare community, non-government organisations, regional NRM, and representatives from the corporate and philanthropic sectors.
5. National Landcare Survey:
   • Developed in collaboration with the University of Canberra, the National Landcare Network and State and Territory Landcare Organisations will design a comprehensive National Landcare Survey. This survey aims to inform future Landcare initiatives, facilitate knowledge exchange, and provide valuable feedback for program, policy and advocacy efforts.

Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (ATSI Act).

The ILSC’s long-term vision for meeting its ATSI Act mandate is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings.

The ILSC’s primary grant program – Our Country Our Future – provides assistance for acquiring and managing rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country in order to achieve this vision.

NRM Regions Australia

Natural Resource Management (NRM) is the integrated management of the natural resources that make up Australia’s natural landscapes – that is, our land, water, soil, plants and animals. The regional NRM model is about regional NRM organisations working and partnering with a remarkable range of people across the country, from the local scale to the national level. NRM Regions Australia is the peak body for the 54 regional NRM organisations- the voice for NRM at a national scale.

Global Landcare

Global Landcare is a non-profit organisation supporting overseas communities to sustain their land, water and biodiversity and working with a range of experts including their skilled members and wide network of corporate and government organisations.  Global Landcare Program (GLP) manages The ALI Fund which provides small grants for projects carried out by established and new Landcare groups in developing countries. The program started in 2013 and currently supports projects in many countries.

NLN has partnered with Global Landcare to enhance collaboration and deliver capacity and knowledge building through cross-cultural exchange as well as amplify the impact of the Landcare approach, driving adoption and innovation of local actions that deliver on the global outcomes of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Learn more here.

Australian Citizen Science Association

Australian Citizen Science Association is member-based incorporated association that seeks to advance citizen science through the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, capacity building and advocacy.

The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) was first conceived in 2014 when a large number of dedicated volunteers came together to discuss how to increase awareness and support of Australian citizen science both nationally and globally.

Australian Association of Bush Regenerators

The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators promotes the study and practice of ecological restoration, and fosters and encourages effective management of natural areas by qualified people, based on sound ecological principles. They work with others to help promote good work practices in natural areas, strengthen the industry, and network with like-minded people.

The Great Eastern Ranges

The National Landcare Network and The Great Eastern Ranges have committed to a collaboration delivering more effective connectivity conservation and large-scale landscape restoration efforts through promoting the benefits and impact, developing projects and resource sharing. GER has been working alongside the Landcare network since the start, with a number of regional partnerships such as Slopes to Summit, K2W and Hunter Valley being hosted by or closely interconnected with local Landcare groups.

GER and the NLN are both members of the Restoration Decade Alliance, an Australian network of non-profit environmental restoration groups supporting the objectives of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Landcare Australia

Landcare Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation, established more than 30 years ago, that supports the landcare community with funding, capacity-building, on-ground projects, information, networking and promotion of landcare achievements. Across Australia, our partnerships support thousands of people involved in landcare to protect local ecosystems that contribute to the sustainability and productivity of our land and water assets. Together with landcare groups, our efforts improve biodiversity, build resilience in Australia’s food and farming systems, and create stronger communities. Landcare Australia is also a service provider for government programs and delivers major land restoration projects.