QWaLC Member Groups – Impact for 2024/2025
Water and Landcarers across Queensland deliver significant impact and value through the initiatives and volunteer efforts of QWaLC Member Groups. The data highlights the extensive engagement of volunteers and the broader community, demonstrating the effectiveness, reach, and community-driven nature of their activities.
These impressive statistics underscore the high impact and value generated by our member groups through the collective efforts of volunteers, staff, interactions with regional organisations and governments at local, regional and state levels. Together, they are making a significant difference resulting in array social, economic and environmental benefits to the communities they serve and collectively to Queensland.
QWaLC Member Groups
QWaLC supports a diverse network of 527 member groups, each contributing to achieving the objectives of Water and Landcare in Queensland.
Volunteers in Total
Volunteers are the heart of community action their time, skills, and passion are essential to driving and sustaining meaningful change. They contribute local knowledge, commitment, and energy that strengthen grassroots efforts and help build resilient communities.
Annual Volunteer Hours
Collectively, volunteers have contributed an impressive 2.2 million hours of service, demonstrating their commitment and passion. The collective efforts of Member Group volunteers provide vital support in getting things done on the ground.
Volunteer 'In-Kind' Value
The economic impact of our volunteers is substantial, with their contributions valued at approximately $165 million, highlighting the importance and impact of volunteer work in our community.
Wider Community Engagement
QWaLC Member Group efforts have engaged 450,000 individuals from the wider community representing 8.11% of Queensland’s population. This broad engagement fosters awareness, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for participation.
QWaLC Member Group Activities 2024/2025
- Nature Conservation (Floral, Fauna, Sustainable Land Management) 52%
- Education (Workshops, Field Days, Exhibitions) 43%
- Other (Related Citizen and Industry Groups) 4%
QWaLC Member Groups have successfully secured an impressive 382 government grants, empowering them to deliver a diverse and far-reaching array of projects that benefit communities, protect the environment, and strengthen grassroots initiatives to achieve their objectives.
During 2024/2025, QWaLC Member Groups showcased a wide range of initiatives undertaken across Queensland. These include on-ground vegetation management, wildlife rescue & rehabilitation, feral animal control and educational activities.
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QWaLC Member Groups employ 795 staff members who support their Group’s mission by developing projects, engaging and managing local volunteers, and encouraging the active participation of the wider community in a range of activities.
