Urban Rivers and Catchments Program Grants
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is pleased to advise the 2023 Grant Opportunity Guidelines for round two of the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program are now available. Round two is a competitive grant round. Further...
QWaLC Annual Reports
19th QWaLC AGM and Annual Reports The Queensland Water and Land Carer’s AGM was held on Thursday 16th November. Welcome back to all the Directors and thank you for all that you do! The 2022 2023 Annual Report and Financial Report are now available on our website....
Brisbane City Environment Grants
The Lord Mayor's Environment Grants provide funding to not-for-profit community groups and organisations to undertake environmental initiatives that address local or citywide community environmental issues. Projects must be on Council owned land. Funding amounts range...
Citizen Science Conference ACSA Register NOW
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...
Introducing Bug Hunt
QWaLC is pleased to be partnering with the Invasive Species Council to promote their latest tool BUG HUNT. We encourage you to get involved in this great citizen science project. It’s easy to do and complements the work you’re doing out in the field already. When you...
QWaLC AGM Nov 16
You are invited to the 19th Queensland Water and Land Carer’s AGM which will be held on Thursday 16th November, 10.30am to 11.30am In person at The Elizabeth Meeting Room, Ibis Styles, Elizabeth Street, Brisbane or via ZOOM. Morning tea will be available from 10am to...
Fire Ant Funding Success
This is welcome news for #queensland as the struggle to address #fireants continues. It is also pleasing to see how #qwalc has been able to advocate for our #qwalcmembers for important investment. SUCCESS Earlier this year Queensland Water and Land Carers joined a...
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...