Much work on human–wildlife conflict focuses on safeguarding wildlife from humans and vice versa, protecting humans, their crops, livestock and property from wildlife, and mitigating negative, sometimes lethal encounters, instilling the notion of humans and wild animals as adversaries. This conflict has been perceived as the norm, with coexistence a distant ideal. This way of seeing ignores the many ways people have coexisted with wildlife and co-adapted with wild animals in multispecies landscapes for generations. Join us as we explore how greater attention to Indigenous and traditional experiences and knowledge, and paying attention to coexistence, can reshape an understanding of human-wildlife interactions that decenter humans to actively support ethical conservation. Guest speaker: Dr Helina Jolly, Assistant Professor, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont USA Facilitator: Professor Owen Nevin, The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI)

The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination Program is running two free day-long online forums dedicated to sharing knowledge on effective fox and feral cat management. This will be a fantastic opportunity to engage experts, learn about new tools, and hear about case studies from around Australia. Day 1 – Fox Management – August 20th 2025 commencing at 9:00am AEST Keynotes: Ben Allen on Ethics & Welfare, and Greg Mifsud on Total Predation Pressure. Case studies: Hear about fox management programs being undertaken to protect wildlife and agriculture in Fitz-Stirlings WA, Mansfield Vic, Minjerribah QLD, and Southern Ark, the largest ground fox baiting program in Australia. Urban fox case studies: Sunshine Coast Council, Perth Southwest Metropolitan Alliance. Tools & techniques how-tos: Aerial and ground baiting, cage and leghold trapping, rabbit control integration, shooting tech, trap alerts, detector dogs and den fumigation. Interactive Q&As with practitioners. Register for day one: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feral-cat-and-fox-management-online-forum-day-1-foxes-tickets-1479252226229

The National Feral Cat and Fox Management Coordination Program is running two free day-long online forums dedicated to sharing knowledge on effective fox and feral cat management. This will be a fantastic opportunity to engage experts, learn about new tools, and hear about case studies from around Australia. Day 2 – Feral Cat Management – August 21st 2025 commencing at 9:00am AEST Keynotes: Peter Flemming on the importance of strategic management, and Ben Allen on applying new technologies to old problems Case studies: Hear from the Indigenous Desert Alliance, West Tamar Landcare on community feral cat management, Flinders Island Cat Eradication Program, and a Tasmanian agricultural disease expert. Tools & techniques how-tos: Baiting, Felixer units, cage and leghold trapping, soft net traps, trap alerts, monitoring, FeralScan, and firearms. Interactive Q&As with practitioners. Register for day two: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feral-cat-and-fox-management-online-forum-day-2-feral-cats-tickets-1479353258419

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.

Creating sustainable, profitable farms doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years of planning. That’s why Landcare Victoria's next webinar is bringing in AgVic expert Alison Kelly, to answer the question "now what?" and share actions being taken across the state to lower on-farm emissions while remaining productive and profitable. Many of these actions also build farm resilience and can help farmers adapt to an increasingly extreme climate. Alison will be joined by Victorian farmers, who will talk through the actions they’re taking now and plan to take in the future, to adapt and thrive.