The National Landcare Network has welcomed Kim Boswell to the team, as Volunteer Landcare Facilitator, bringing extensive experience in both local and global community engagement and Landcare. Kim will be working alongside Jen Quealy to support states and territories in increasing volunteer participation in Landcare activities and to assist in building meaningful partnerships and facilitating knowledge exchange across the diverse network of Landcare communities.

The National Landcare Network held our Annual General Meeting last Friday 22 November via Teams, with individuals in attendance from across all states and territories. We warmly welcomed newly elected members to our Board of Directors.

The National Landcare Network welcomes Jen Quealy to the team, as Volunteer Landcare Facilitator, bringing over 34 years of experience in community Landcare. Jen will be working closely with states and territories to increase volunteer participation in Landcare activities and to assist in building meaningful partnerships and facilitating knowledge exchange across the diverse network of Landcare communities.

Join the National Landcare Network for an insightful Lunch and Learn session with Ian and Michael Davidson as we delve into the powerful COVRAM app!

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 on September 17th, via zoom.

NLN have an exciting opportunity to empower communities to drive environmental change across Australia through their National Volunteer Landcare Facilitator position. If you are a team player with leaderships skills who can work well in a small cohesive group of people who are passionate about Landcare then consider applying!

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). The committee are in the early planning stages and now inviting feedback through a survey about what people would like to see in this year’s program.

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 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.

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.