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This ARI seminar looks at the recent Western Victoria bushfires with a biodiversity lens. Using case studies of threatened species, we will explore how biodiversity values are identified, monitored, and addressed during a bushfire event. Rather than providing a full overview of the Western fires, it offers insights from three individuals involved in the biodiversity response.   For this seminar, we are lucky to have: Dr Sarah Garnick (DEECA Biodiversity) sharing aspects of DEECA’s rapid risk assessment and her role in leading a small mammal prioritization workshop. Dr David Cantrill (Royal Botanic Gardens) discussing the complex process of flora recovery from planning, response to recovery through the case study of the Mt Cole Grevillea. Marcello Bold (Parks Victoria) enlightening us on the onground actions Parks Victoria led to support threatened species including supplementary habitat and monitoring programs.

2026 has been declared the International Year for Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026) and now is the time to shape its legacy. Join Volunteering Australia for an open dialogue as part of a global Call to Action led by the International Association of Volunteer Effort (IAVE). This is a powerful opportunity to focus attention on the potential of volunteering and increase the impact of volunteers and volunteer involving organisations around the world. If you're passionate about volunteering - whether you're a volunteer, Leader of Volunteers, researcher, advocate, or another stakeholder in the volunteering ecosystem - we want to hear from you! This 60-minute session will explore: what needs to change to better recognise and support volunteering, who has the power to make it happen, and what is Australia's role. Your insights will help shape the global agenda launching in December 2025 in the lead-up to IVY 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.

Mental Health Program with Nic Maher and Nioka Dupond

Landcarers know that healthy bushland is resilient due to the myriad of interactions between our animals, fungi, plants and microbes. The plethora of benefits fungi provide range from providing essential nutrients to plants, environmental protection and restoration and  improved efficiency in agriculture. Join the WALN Team and special guest, Julie Fielder to discuss all things fungi. A mycologist who has worked with plants and fungi across Australia. Her personal passion is the soil mycobiome, and its ecological relationships with plants and soil chemistry. Julie is an author of the first practical guide for integrating fungi into conservation and restoration for land managers, Fungi4Land. This awesome project is being spearheaded by Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher and Roz Hart. Some of you may remember Roz did a fantastic presentation on their project at our annual gathering at the Wetlands Centre in 2024.

Join Governance & Planning: Tools and Tips for Community Organisations, a practical and engaging session tailored specifically for those navigating the challenges of running community organisations, especially in remote, rural, and regional areas. You’ll learn how to: Create a strategic plan specifically for a not-for-profit that works within your organisation’s capacity and sets clear 90- and 180-day goals. Identify and meet key governance requirements for community organisations. Discover how to implement your strategic plan through grants and partnerships. Tackle common governance hurdles with confidence and clarity. This 60-minute session, including an interactive Q&A, is designed to provide real-world solutions and actionable steps you can implement right away.

The Volunteer Involvement Cycle has been developed by the Volunteering Peak Bodies in collaboration with through the Department of Social Services Volunteer Management Activity Program. This information session will look at: How to build a strong understanding of the stages of volunteer involvement Identify tools, resources and strategies to demonstrate best practice in line with each stage of the Volunteer Involvement Cycle How the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement apply to each stage of the cycle. Suitability: This session is for all leaders of volunteers who run a volunteer management service Cost: Free for all not for profit organisations, clubs and groups.

This session will cover creative tools (like Canva), design inspiration, and social media tips to help your content catch eyes, even if you’re not a graphic designer.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the mental health impacts of climate change - and how we can support one another and build resilience in the face of growing climate challenges. Climate change is putting serious strain on our mental health. Extreme weather events like bushfires, floods, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, affecting people across Australia and adding pressure to an already stretched health system. The mental toll comes not only from direct impacts but also from ongoing worry about the future. Constant exposure to distressing news can cause anxiety, grief, and hopelessness. These events can lead to serious mental health issues - notably for children and young people, but also for anyone impacted by our changed climate - including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use. This webinar will explore these complex issues and consider ways to care for our mental health - and each other - amid the growing realities of climate disruption.

In this annual forum, we invite you to join us to explore Indigenous governance and the structures, systems, and processes by which different First Nations peoples have framed leadership, culture, social and economic practice, and decision-making. This year, we will look at some of the anchors for self-determination, representation, governance excellence and sustainability. A panel of leaders will look at: The principles of Indigenous self-determination and the strategies communities are using to assert governance on their own terms, We examine real-world examples of strong Indigenous governance, exploring what has made these organisations successful and the lessons that can be applied more broadly, Senior leaders from ORIC, ASIC and ACNC will unpack the regulatory frameworks and compliance and the expectations for organisations of diverse scale and service scope, The challenges for identity and representation on boards and how to navigate the systemic barriers for Indigenous professionals in corporate leadership and boards, How the digital transformation is empowering communities and enhancing access and opportunity for education, healthcare, workforce access and development, data sovereignty and information sharing and gathering, We explore the intersection of health and governance, including how strong Indigenous-led governance models improve health outcomes and influence policy, and The role of […]

Queensland landholders play a critical role in safeguarding species, sequestering carbon, and maintaining healthy landscapes – whilst also contributing to state and national conservation goals. Despite delivering these public benefits, many private landholders miss out on land tax exemptions that other landholders enjoy: Queensland is the only state in Australia that still levies land tax on land protected with a Nature Refuge. Join our free webinar to hear from policy experts and conservation leaders about how a simple policy change could boost Nature Refuge uptake and deliver stronger outcomes for Queensland’s special biodiversity.

Wheatbelt NRM will be running a mini webinar series exploring Farm Water Management best practice in the Wheatbelt as part of our Collaborative Catchment Approach to Wheatbelt Regenerative Agricultural Practices project The mini webinar series will run between the 15th and 17th of July on Zoom, commencing at 11am and running for approximately thirty minutes to an hour. Please click on the links provided below to join each Zoom session. Our speaker line up includes: 15th of July - Nik Callow, University of Western Australia, New tools and options for non potable farm water planning in the Wheatbelt. 16th of July - Richard George, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Does optimising farm water management assist salinity control? 17th of July - Warren Pensini, Blackwood Valley Beef, Landscape rehydration at Paraway