The National Landcare Network is excited to welcome Michelle Young as our new Chief Executive Officer. Michelle will be commencing her new role on August 25, bringing a wealth of experience in environmental leadership, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement. With a career spanning over two decades, she has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to sustainable land management, rural and regional development, and collaborative innovation.

Do you have an upcoming webinar focused on conservation, sustainability, or community-led environmental action? The National Landcare Network has launched a brand-new Webinars Calendar—and you can promote your event for FREE. Or discover upcoming webinars and past recordings on our new webinars page.

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 on 20th and 21st August. This will be a fantastic opportunity to engage experts, learn about new tools, and hear about case studies from around Australia.

This week marks both Loneliness Awareness Week (4–10 August) and Landcare Week — a timely reminder of the power of connection, community, and care. With new research showing that one in three Australians feel lonely, it’s more important than ever to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. The theme of Loneliness Awareness Week, “Moments Matter,” encourages us to reflect on how connection is built — not through grand gestures, but through small, meaningful interactions. A shared laugh, a group activity, or simply showing up can be the spark that helps someone feel they belong. Landcare offers exactly that.

A new national survey “Tell Us What Matters” by Landcare Australia, the National Landcare Network and the State and Territory Landcare Organisations tells a compelling story of the increased connection to community through active engagement with landcare activities. Overwhelmingly, the data shows a significant number of Australians reporting new friendships and feeling a sense of belonging within their community.

Share your knowledge at the 2025 National Landcare Conference! The National Landcare Network (NLN) is hosting two engaging lunchtime sessions that offer landcarers a platform to inspire others and share their innovation, experience, and insights. If you’re keen to be a speaker at one of these sessions, get in touch with us today!

Landcare Week 2025 is here! It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness about the environmental, community, and wellbeing benefits of caring for our land and waterways. Get involved in Landcare Week by connecting with your local landcare group, by submitting a photo for the Landcare Through the Lens campaign or sharing your landcare stories!

Allan Parker’s Regional Brain Resetting Tour is coming to the Central North Coast this October in three locations with one powerful mission: build resilient, calmer communities across regional Australia.

Applications are now open for the Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program – grants of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 (ex-GST). After the great impact in 2024 of planting 106,500 native trees across the country, the Bupa Landcare Grants Program are back, supporting urban and peri-urban tree planting projects across Australia!

This National Tree Day (27 July) is happening soon — and you’re invited to grow a greener future with your community! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and celebrate the incredible work of Landcare groups and volunteers who protect our environment every day. From planting trees to restoring habitats, their grassroots efforts are building biodiversity and healthier landscapes across Australia.