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.

We are very excited to welcome Shaun Branden to the National Landcare Network team to work with the Landcare Facilitator Program helping to facilitate engagement with First Nations communities. Shaun recently worked with the Aboriginal Lands Trust where he was responsible for managing Indigenous Protected Areas in South Australia.

The Indigenous Biosecurity Traineeship initiative invests in biosecurity and fosters professional growth and community engagement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people while strengthening connections between communities and government stakeholders.

The formation of a dedicated New South Wales branch of AABR in February 2025 promises to amplify AABR’s efforts, build stronger communities, and create lasting change across the state. Much of the groundwork is already in place, building on decades of collective experience and success. The proposed New South Wales branch will play a crucial role in liaising with local and state governments, securing grants, and leading localized projects that resonate with the unique environmental challenges of our region.