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.

In this presentation, Dr. Kaz Kagohashi explores the factors that influence the autonomy of local Landcare groups and addresses the future challenges for the sustainability of Landcare in Australia.

Join the National Landcare Network on February 19, 2025 for a free webinar about Science Week and Landcare! Two expert speakers from Inspiring Australia to share more about how you can get involved.

On 22 January 2025, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released their Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy. The Strategy is a roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities telling stakeholders how they can engage with drought resilience programs and activities.