YarnUp 3 July – 14 Stories from Landcare
Landcare Success Stories from the National Landcare Conference Program QWaLC Chair, Mary-Lou Gittins OAM, QWaLC Board members, with CEO, Darryl Ebenezer Guest Presentations: We will hear a short synopsis from Landcare groups presenting at the National Landcare...
Accessing Blue Card Services: QWaLC Webinar July 28
QWaLC Board members with CEO Darryl Ebenezer will be ready to answer your questions on the Working with Children requirements for your group. Blue Card Services administers the blue card system—Queensland’s Working with Children Check. All children in Queensland have...
Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) Grants – 2025
Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) Grants - 2025 The fund allocates grants to not-for-profit community groups, to enhance their capacity to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities. Read more Closes 31-Oct-2025 Standard...
Yarn Up Session 2: June 10 Board Matters and Representation
Yarn Up Session 2, Board Matters and Representation QWaLC Chair, Mary-Lou Gittins OAM, QWaLC Board members, with CEO Darryl Ebenezer. One day before the QWaLC Board meets, we will be online to field feedback, listen to issues and answer questions for the Board from...
Sexual Harassment and Sex Or Gender-Based Harassment
Under the WHS Regulation a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) including employers must proactively manage the risk of sexual harassment and sex or gender-based harassment at work. From 1 March 2025, a prevention plan is required to manage identified...
Round 9 – Heritage Conservation
Applications are now open for the Round 9 – Heritage Conservation of the Community Sustainability Action grants program. Grants of up to $50,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to support eligible recipients using best practice to conserve and celebrate places...
National Reconciliation Week May 27 – June 3
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme Bridging Now to Next calls on all...
Social Media: QWaLC Online Forum
Keeping Our Volunteers Safe. Social Media _QWaLC Online Forum May 26, 2025 12.30pm QWaLC Chair, Mary-Lou Gittins OAM with CEO, Darryl Ebenezer Using social media platforms comes with its own risks as well as benefits. Mary-Lou and Darryl will provide a brief overview...
Effective Indigenous Governance Webinar and Toolkit
The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute Indigenous Governance Toolkit is an online resource to help Indigenous organisations, communities, nations and individuals build, strengthen and evaluate their governance. Each section in the Toolkit focuses on a...
FRRR Grants
FRRR Community Led Climate Solutions program is now accepting applications to support locally-driven, climate-smart projects that deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. FRRR Grantseeker Webinar on 14 May: Register Scaling grants (from $20,001 to $75,000)...
Thank You Volunteers from QWaLC
This week is National Volunteer Week which offers an opportunity for the Queensland Water and Land Carers Board to acknowledge the 500+ groups and salute our 62 000+ volunteers. ‘Connecting Communities’ is the theme for NVW2025 which builds naturally on our Landcare...
Yarn Up with QWALC – Online Member Forums
Yarn up is used in both aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to have conversations, sort out problems and to discuss our grievances and to communicate with elders and our ancestors. QWaLC Board member Trevor Meldrum is a Kuku Yalangi man whose family has...
Did you miss out on the Early Bird ticket deal for the 2025 National Landcare Conference?
Good news! The Early Bird deadline has been officially extended. But be warned, this is your final chance, no more extensions after this! You now have until 1 June 2025 to secure your discounted ticket (save up to almost 40% off) to the country’s largest landcare...
Pest and Weed Symposium 2025
The program for PAWS 2025 is here, and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable event for professionals in pest animal and weed management! Key highlights include insightful keynote presentations, abstract presentations, interactive poster and video sessions, and hands-on...
Are You Ready for National Volunteer Week?
Connecting Communities | 19–25 May National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building...