Member Group Insurance Update

Just a reminder that insurance coverage for member groups is current until 31st March 2018 Due to the changes earlier this year the annual membership and insurance survey will be distributed in late January 2018. As you know this survey is an important part of the...

Queensland Landcare Awards 2017 Winners

It was a great afternoon on Friday as we celebrated the work, and heard the great stories of land and water carers from around the state We would like to thank the sponsors of each of the categories      Congratulations to all the 2017 Queensland Landcare award...

A new national Landcare organisation is in the making

The boards of the National Landcare Network and Landcare Australia met in Canberra on the 23rd November to re-affirm their commitment to move forward with the formation of a new national Landcare organisation. They agreed on the next steps to make this happen, with...

Landcare Forum and Awards Brisbane

Brisbane, 24th November QWaLC Annual General Meeting, Local Groups Expo, Queensland Landcare Awards 2017 Brisbane International Hotel Virginia Sandgate Rd and Zillmere Rd Boondall Qld 4034 8.30am to 4.30pm QWaLC AGM 8:30am-9:15am Displays and Presentations by member...

New round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund

Eligible member groups are encouraged to submit applications to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund online grants portal. The fund is open to organisations that have not-for-profit objectives and are community based. Groups have until midnight November 30 to submit...

National Landcare Program Phase 2 Consultations

Cairns Consultation Cairns Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort 122 Lake St Cairns City QLD 4870 Meeting Room: Meeting Room 2 Wednesday 11 October 2017, 0930 - 1130 National Landcare Program Phase Two community information sessions to be held in October Community information...

Cairns Eco and Cultural Tourism Forum 18th October

The Cairns Eco and Cultural Tourism Opportunities event is happening. Arts Nexus, Wet Tropics Management Authority and Queensland Water and Land Carers are pleased to be providing this opportunity. EcoCulture Forum

Where is the $1 Billion Landcare funding going to be allocated?

Latest news from the ABC this morning gives some indication as to where the funds for the next 5 or 6 years of the National Landcare Programme will be allocated. It would appear that the resources allocated to community Landcare groups around the country are still...

Well done Sunshine Coast Environment Council

An excellent win and deserved recognition for a great community event. Attended by thousands of people and supported by community groups, business and volunteers. The World Environment Day Festival is the State champion for Queensland’s Best Charity or Cause related...

Queensland Local Landcare Forums 2017

‘Keeping it Local’, this year Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) have moved away from one central conference to allow greater opportunities for participation, sharing and celebrating what makes our local Queensland groups great. 2017 Local Landcare Forums...