Engaging Science Grants now open.
The Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist is offering grants of up to $20,000 for STEM-related events and educational activities that increase student and/or community engagement with scientists and participation in STEM-based projects including projects that...
Introducing Bug Hunt _QWALC Online Forum_Oct 6
Introducing Bug Hunt _QWALC Online Forum 12.00 October 6. with Jess Ward-Jones, Citizen Science Project Officer for the Invasive Species Council. Ever wondered what bugs are living in your garden or hanging out on a hike? There are thousands of awesome native bugs to...
Sustainability grants available to support farmer groups in GBR catchment
• Project funding of up to $20,000 to support farmer peer-to-peer learning • Protecting Great Barrier Reef with three-year project • Applications close October 27, 2023 The Queensland Government will provide project funding to support farmer groups in the Great...
Queensland Threatened species research grants – Round 2
Queensland Threatened species research grants – Round 2 provide funding of up to $100,000 (excluding GST) to eligible recipients for research projects to improve understanding of Queensland’s threatened flora and fauna species in relation to threat management. A total...
Register now for the Next Australian Citizen Science Association Conference (#CitSciOz23)
Australian Citizen Science Association Conference #CitSciOz23 (21-23 Nov University of the Sunshine Coast) Registrations OPEN Inspire - Encourage inclusiveness, engagement, and motivation in citizen science. Impact - Explore, investigate, and showcase the affects and...
QWaLC Forums September Rocklea and Gympie
Keeping Our Volunteers Safe and Involved _QWALC Workshop ROCKLEA, Brisbane Sept 26 and GYMPIE Sept 28 Groups can improve their skills in keeping your volunteers safe, volunteer management and how to keep your volunteers engaged. Supported by local groups this...
QWaLC Patrons
It’s an honour to announce the Governor of Queensland as our Patron! Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland and her husband, Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, are delighted to be joint Patrons of Queensland Water and Land Carers for...
Changes for incorporated associations in Queensland
In Queensland a regulation has been approved (Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2023) which completes the implementation of changes to incorporated association laws under the Associations Incorporation and Other Legislation...
ATO update on reporting requirements to access an income tax exemption
The ATO has released further details of reforms to the administration of not-for-profit entities that self-assess as income tax exempt. From 1 July 2023, not-for-profit organisations with an active ABN that self-assess as income tax exempt will be required to lodge an...
Deductible Gift Recipient Registers reforms
Justice Connect welcomes recently passed legislation that will facilitate the transfer of four unique deductible gift recipient (DGR) categories to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from 1 January 2024. The categories presently administered by Ministers through...
Saving Native Species Program grant opportunity now open
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water The Saving Native Species Program is providing $224.5 million over four years to support the recovery of Australia’s unique plants, animals, and ecological communities. It is guided by the Threatened...
Not for profit news July
A reminder to subscribe to a great free resource from Justice Connect https://www.nfplaw.org.au/ Some interesting topics relevant to QWaLC members are covered in their July e newsletter Deductible Gift Recipient Registers reforms...
Grant Opportunities July
Here are a few opportunities to consider The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW)’s Saving Native Species Program. The Saving Native Species Program is providing $224.5 million over four years to support the recovery of Australia’s...
National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture
National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture July 2023 National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture The National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture is an Australian first. The National Statement presents a unified vision on climate change and...
An independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
An independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is crucial for Queensland as it strengthens environmental governance by prioritising the protection of communities and the environment over vested interests. Traditionally, some industries have been viewed as the...