A fantastic panel discussion recorded at Garma festival this August, with former CEO of Aboriginal Lands Trust and supporter of Landcare, John Chester, talking about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and how ICIP principles keep culture strong.
Applications now open for new Future Drought Fund grant rounds
Applications are now open for the $40.3 million Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices round 2. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have expanded eligible industries to include cereal, broadacre crops, horticulture, and livestock. Applications close 19 November, 2024.
National Science Week 2025 Grants Now Open!
Department of Industry, Science and Resources National Science Week 2025 grants now open! Up to $20,000 is available for individuals and organisations interested in creating science engagement activities for National Science Week 2025.
Landcare Communities Converge, Converse and Celebrate!
Landcare advocates and enthusiasts came together earlier this month to share a meal, discuss their Landcare journeys and celebrate a milestone event recognising First Nations intellectual property rights through the signing of a Treaty at Parliament House. The...
National Strategy for Volunteering’s 2024-27 Action Plan Launches Today!
Today marks the launch of Action Plan 2024-2027: the first three-year action plan of Volunteering Australia's National Strategy for Volunteering! The National Landcare Network is proud to be a member of the National Strategy for Volunteering Council. By aligning...
National Biosecurity Week – 26 to 30 August 2024
The countdown has begun for the inaugural National Biosecurity Week (NBW), set to run from 26 to 30 August 2024. Biosecurity is the management of risks posed to Australia’s economy, environment and communities by pests, diseases and weeds entering, establishing, and...
NSW 2024 Landcare Enabling Program State Gathering – Adaptation and Innovation
The NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2024 State Gathering kicked off this Monday, with National Landcare Network’s Mel Tyas, National Landcare Facilitator, in attendance, gaining the opportunity to connect with the over 160 Landcarers and community partners who attended....
GRATK Treaty – A Groundbreaking Step in Recognising First Nations Intellectual Property
Bibi Barba,Turlough Guerin FAIA GAICD (CEO LNSW), Melanie Tyas (NLN National Landcare Facilitator) and Maxine Cooper (Chair ACT Landcare) came together to celebrate the conclusion of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual...
National Landcare Network now official supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering
The National Landcare Network is thrilled to announce our official commitment as a supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering. By aligning ourselves with this important initiative, we are dedicated to advancing the National Strategy's vision and strategic...
Evening With The Federal Environment Minister – Strengthening our Nature Laws
The Queensland Conservation Council held a webinar Thursday evening with National Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek joined by environmental leaders and other guests to discuss strengthening our nature laws. The event was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from...
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Introducing Jen Quealy, NLN Volunteer Landcare Facilitator!
The National Landcare Network welcomes Jen Quealy to the team as our new Volunteer Landcare Facilitator! Jen brings over 34 years of experience in community Landcare contributions and her expertise includes social geographer, author and editor, project developer,...
Unlock the Future of Landcare: Join our COVRAM Lunch and Learn!
Are you ready to revolutionise your Landcare projects? Join the National Landcare Network for an insightful Lunch and Learn session with Ian and Michael Davidson and Larry Langman as we delve into the powerful COVRAM app! Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024Time: 12:00pm...
Walking Together to Heal Country: NLN Inaugural First Nations Community of Practice
As part of the National Landcare Facilitator Program also known as the Strengthen Landcare - Deliver Nature Repair Program, the NLN held its inaugural First Nations Community of Practice (CoP) meeting a few weeks ago, via zoom. The aim of the CoP is to exchange...
Exciting Opportunity To Be Part of the National Landcare Network Team!
Are you passionate about helping communities come together to protect and restore our environment and ensure our agriculture sector is sustainable? Here is your opportunity to make a difference as the National Volunteer Landcare Facilitator, where you will work with...
2025 National Landcare Conference – Seeking Your Input!
NLN Acting CEO Darryl Ebenezer and Watergum CEO Rosalinde-Green Brinkman attended the first steering committee meeting this week for the 2025 National Landcare Conference being held in Gold Coast (21 - 24 September, 2025). "We are getting excited about this year's...