During National Volunteer Week we celebrate our volunteers and partners- both locally and globally. From local communities in Australia to smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia, the Landcare movement is creating tangible solutions to our planet’s greatest environmental challenges.

National Volunteer Week is the perfect time to recognize and appreciate the incredible contribution of Landcare volunteers. Their dedication makes a lasting impact—not just on the land, but on the communities and ecosystems that thrive because of their efforts. Want to get involved? Find a landcare group near you: www.nln.org.au/connect.

The call for contributions for CitSciOz25 – A Catalyst for Change is officially open! From October 13–15, 2025, Melbourne Connect will be buzzing with energy as researchers, community leaders, and passionate individuals come together to celebrate the power of citizen science and Landcare.

The National Landcare Network’s Volunteer Working Group kicked off in April with shared energy and purpose. STLO representatives from across the country came together and shared challenges and opportunities, from reducing the admin burden on volunteers to strengthening recruitment pathways and measuring our collective impact.

The ACNC have updated their guidance to help charities understand what they can and can’t do during an election period. The sector has an important role in advocating for their causes, and they are allowed to campaign on issues that align with their charitable purpose. However, they cannot promote or oppose a political party or candidate.

Join us in understanding factors that help or hinder effective natural resource management. If you are involved in environmental stewardship efforts, are just getting started, or work as a land manager, you are invited to have your say and share your experiences, achievements, or aspirations by completing this survey.

NLN staff, board members and Landcare peak bodies from across Australia gathered in Sydney in February 2025 to talk about our collective work, current issues in Landcare and ways that we can continue to work together as a resilient, responsive and vibrant community.

National Volunteer Week 2025, happening 19-25 May with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’, highlights the incredible impact volunteers have in building inclusive and thriving communities. Help raise awareness about the vital role of volunteers by using Volunteering Australia’s digital resources—such as logos, posters, social media images, and more.

Landcare Australia is calling for abstracts for the Community-Driven Landcare stream at the 2025 National Landcare Conference. Presentations will focus on strengthening community resilience through partnerships, storytelling, and inclusive participation.

We are excited to welcome Bibi Barba to the NLN team as our new First Nations Facilitator. Bibi will be helping to connect Indigenous communities, experts, and Landcarers to cultural land management practices and the latest research in natural resource management.