Delivered by the National Landcare Network in collaboration with State and Territory Landcare Organisations, the Program will adopt an integrated approach to ensure that Community Landcare remains a dynamic and inclusive nationwide community movement.
The Program delivers on the Australian Government’s commitment to support a National Landcare Facilitator. It will also include a First Nations Facilitator and Volunteer Facilitator, as well as establish a National Project Bank and National Landcare Survey, reflecting a significant step towards fostering collaboration, First Nations involvement, and sector-wide cooperation.
Key Components of the Strengthen Landcare – Deliver Nature Repair Program:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Darryl Ebenezer, National Landcare Network Transition Manager, highlights the Program as a key opportunity to advance the NLN’s vision to see increased collaboration, not only within the Landcare community but also with external partners, including non-government organisations, regional NRM bodies, corporate bodies, and the philanthropic sector.
“As the representative body for Community Landcare nationwide, the National Landcare Network is honoured to be entrusted with delivering the Strengthen Landcare – Deliver Nature Repair Program,” Darryl commented. “This opportunity underscores the pivotal role we play in unifying and advancing the goals of the Landcare movement on a national scale.”
“Together, we can amplify the impact of Landcare projects and create a lasting legacy of environmental sustainability for future generations.”