National Landcare Facilitator Program

National Landcare Facilitator Program

Through the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT), the Australian Government has invested $2 million in Community Landcare for the Strengthen Landcare – Deliver Nature Repair Program. This crucial initiative is 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.

   For more information about the National Landcare Facilitator Program get in touch with Mel Tyas at Melanie.Tyas@nln.org.au.