Webinar

Tania Harris is a proud Bundjalung woman who has been lucky to make her home on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar for the last 30 odd years. Tania is the Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator at the Health Consumers’ Council and has a background in consumer advocacy, community and parenting support and ear health. In this session you will learn about and will have the opportunity to: Gain an understanding of why and when to do an Acknowledgement of Country. Gain an understanding of the format and what to include in an Acknowledgement of Country. Design and practice their own meaningful and personalised Acknowledgement of Country. Yarn and ask any questions they may have. Suitability: This session is for all leaders of volunteers who regularly facilitate an acknowledgement to Country.

Each year millions of dollars are given away to not for profit organisations, community groups and clubs through local and government grants.  So, what’s the trick to ensuring your group or organisation is one of the lucky recipients?  You'll learn: How to find the right grants for your organisation The importance of developing relationships or partnerships with other not for profit organisations How to recognise the importance of volunteers when applying for grants What funders are looking for The value of planning and what is involved prior to writing grant applications AI tools available to support you with writing successful grants  Whether you are new to grant writing or looking at increasing your knowledge, this information session will enable you to start writing grants with confidence. Suitability: For all leaders of volunteers who write grant applications for Volunteer Involving Organisations, Sporting Clubs and Groups and Community Groups

Ever wondered how tech can make Landcare easier? iNaturalist is more than just a photo app—it’s helping researchers track species changes, discover new plants, and even rediscover ones thought extinct! 🌼 This session will walk you through the basics, then dive into how member groups, farmers, and individuals can use it to set up surveys, find what’s flowering, and contribute to Australia’s most accessible biodiversity database. Join Eve from WALN, PhD candidate Thomas Mesaglio, Juliet Seers, and Cam Slatyer from CSIRO as they explore the power of iNaturalist for landcarers.