QWaLC Member Groups: Impact Jan 2025 – Jan 2026
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 the State Queensland.
QWaLC Member Groups
QWaLC supports a diverse Statewide network of community-led organisations: including Landcare, Coastcare, Catchment, and Traditional Owners working to protect and restore Queensland’s land, water, wildlife and biodiversity while strengthening community well-being.
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 impressive hours of service during the last 12 months, 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 Member Groups Volunteers is substantial. This highly valuable in-kind contribution underscores the importance and impact of volunteer work in our community.
Wider Community Engagement
QWaLC Member Group efforts have engage 100s of thousand of individuals from the wider community representing close to 8% of Queensland’s population. This broad engagement fosters awareness, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for participation.
Public Donations
The financial generosity and gratitude from many individuals is clearly evident. Queenslander’s understand the important role of QwaLC Member Groups. Public donations play a vital role in supporting their work. They also understand the enormous benefits both directly and indirectly for the wider community and our environment.
Plants Grown and Planted
QWaLC Member Group and plant nurseries have grown and distributed these plants for on-ground projects into the community. Environmental groups, individuals, councils and schools have used these to enhance and restore the Queensland environment.
Hectares of Vegetation Managed
A significant amount of land is managed by QWaLC Member groups who undertake a wide-range of activities associated with vegetation management. This includes planting trees, controlling weeds and natural area rehabilitation.
Kilograms of Litter Removed
The removal of litter plays an important role in supporting the health of our natural environment. This acts to improve water quality, protection of native species and human safety. A significant amount of litter has been collected from marine environments by an army of volunteers.
Wildlife Rescues
The significant amount of native animals rescued during the last 12 months is absolutely incredible. The work of Member Groups dedicated to Wildlife Preservation rescues include both marine and terrestrial animals. Many Groups work by 24/7 and house animals during their rehabilitation.
Kilometres of Fencing Maintained
Fencing plays a critical role in protecting both natural and agricultural areas throughout QLD. It prevents access by feral animals such as wild pigs and dogs that destroy the environment and attack agricultural animals. The importance of maintaining this infrastructure is vital.
Kilometres of Fencing Built
QWaLC Cluster Fencing Member Groups based in remote areas of Queensland undertake building fences to provide protection against feral animals and also to support the rehabilitation of natural areas such as waterway banks and natural conservation areas.
QWaLC Member Groups have successfully secured an impressive number of 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 the last 12 months, 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 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.
QWaLC Member Group Activities 2025/2026
- Nature Conservation (On-Ground Activities) 53%
- Education (Workshops, Field Days, Exhibitions) 42%
- Other (Related Citizen and Industry Groups) 5%
