Volunteer Week 2020
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. From 18 – 24 May 2020, say thanks to 35,000 QWaLC members and Volunteers, 714,138 Queenslanders who volunteer, and the 6 million volunteers...
Landcare Wellbeing survey
QWaLC would like to invite and encourage member groups, landholders, farmers and volunteers in Queensland to contribute their experience working with and/or being part of of the land and water carers community. To start the survey you can visit the link...
Boost for bushfire recovery
Recent announcements To access support and to find further details, visit the National Bushfire Recovery Agency website at www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au The new support also includes: Forestry Transport Assistance ($15 million): To assist the forestry industry with the...
beescount.org
The world bee count looks like an great activity to engage in. Anyone, anywhere can upload a picture of bees and other pollinators to the Global Pollinator Map. Only 6 days before you can download the app. https://beescount.org
National Landcare Conference new date
March 10 to 12 2021 in Sydney As you are aware, the National Landcare Conference was scheduled for this year, November 11 to 13. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the National Landcare Conference Steering Committee have announced that the conference will now take place...
Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program Grants Available
The Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery Program will provide funding to support the immediate survival and long-term recovery and resilience for fire-affected Australian animals, plants, ecological communities and other natural assets and their cultural values...
QWaLC Member Groups Insurance Coverage update
Thanks to funding from the Queensland Government and the ongoing support of AON we have renewed insurance coverage for all QWaLC member groups until 31st March 2021. All member groups who have completed this years membership and insurance survey will receive, via...
A letter from the Chair of QWaLC
Dear QWaLC Members I want to touch base with you on behalf of the Board and staff of QWaLC to let you know that we are thinking of you, your loved ones and your communities at this difficult time. Following hot on the heels of the drought (still ongoing in a lot...
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
The World Health Organization has announced that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic. All levels of government within Australia are taking steps to minimise the spread of this virus through the community. As community groups you will need to take additional care when...
Costa Georgiadis and Junior Landcare ask Aussie kids Whats in Your Backyard?
QWaLC, Landcare Australia and Costa are joining forces with Junior Landcare, the popular TV star and Landcare champion has launched the ‘What’s in your Backyard?’ campaign to encourage the next generation to get outside and document what’s in their local...
2020 National Landcare Conference
Call for abstracts 2020 National Landcare Conference Call for Abstracts On behalf of the Landcare community, Landcare Australia and QWaLC are pleased to call for the submission of abstracts and posters for the 2020 National Landcare Conference. The bi-annual event...
Qld Land Restoration fund applications open
Applications for the first intake of the Land Restoration Fund 2020 Investment Round close on 28 February 2020. A second intake will close 15 April 2020. Information about upcoming information workshops and other support is on the Land Restoration Fund website....
Australian Government Volunteer Grants
Applications for the Australian Government Volunteer Grants are open until 6 April 2020 The objectives of Volunteer Grants are to: 1. help community organisations to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers 2. help community organisations to support...
Qld Citizen Science Grants round 2
The second round of Queensland Citizen Science Grants are now open for applications. The Queensland Citizen Science Grants provides funding of up to $30,000 to applicants over a period of up to three years. Applications are sought for projects that actively...
Qld Govt Wildlife Carer Grants
Of the available $250,000, $120,000 will be divided up evenly between the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, RSPCA Wildlife Hospital and Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital to help cover the costs of caring for animals being brought in for treatment. The remaining...