Riparian Restoration Headwaters in Back Creek
Beechmont District Landcare Association Fire danger and rapid urban development compromise the very few remaining fragments of pre-pioneer ecosystems on the Beechmont Plateau, one of which was severely impacted by the 2019 fire. Beechmont District Landcare...
On the path to resilience – restoring rainforest and bringing back the Southern Pink Underwing Moth
Barung Landcare Association With over 75% of rainforest and vine forests in the Sunshine Coast region found on private land, landholders play a vital role in the recovery and survival of many species in this region. Barung Landcare was successful in securing a grant...
Enhancing bushfire recovery and resilience through collaborative, community engagement in the principles and practices of indigenous cultural burning.
Boonah and District Landcare Boonah and District Landcare is looking forward to working with Firesticks Alliance on a project that hopes to bring a cross-section of the community together for a common purpose as part of The $14M Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project...
Establishing an AI Enabled Drone Monitoring Network for Wildlife
QUT, Noosa and District Landcare and Watergum QUT (Queensland University of Technology) with Noosa and District Landcare and Watergum received $320,000 to begin an amazing new Koala Drone Monitoring Programme as part of The #14M Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project...
QWaLC secures new Insurance Coverage for member groups
QWaLC has finalised ongoing insurance coverage for all QWaLC member groups (until 31st March 2023). Due to the continuing volatile and hardening insurance market it took a little longer this year to ensure that the coverage available was suitable across our diverse...
Not for Profit Insurance week 4th 8th April
This year, Aon and Our Community are excited to bring to you five free webinars where you can have your questions answered. See below for information on the full program. Learn more about Not-for-Profit Insurance Week here These are 5 webinars you can attend...
Qld Govt Community Climate Action Grants
Round 6 – Community Climate Action Applications are now open for Round 6—Community Climate Action of the Community Sustainability Action grants program. Funding will be provided to eligible recipients for community-led projects that encourage greater participation and...
Australian Community Landcare Futures Framework launched
QWaLC is pleased that the National Landcare Network (NLN) has announced the Australian Community Landcare Futures Framework proposal ahead of the Federal Election. If adopted, it would see a $48 million investment over five years in addition to, and complementing, the...
Qld Govt announces Grants to help clean up National Parks
Round 6—Conservation—Community Engagement on Queensland’s National Parks and State Forests Applications are now open for Round 6—Conservation—Community Engagement of Queensland’s National Parks and State Forests of the Community Sustainability Action grants program....
Gambling Community Benefit Fund Super Round closing soon
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s first $100,000 super round (Round 113) is now open and will close at midnight on 31 March 2022. The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) is Queensland’s largest one-off community grants program and distributes approximately $60...
National Landcare Conference call for abstracts and posters
Abstracts and poster submissions deadline is Thursday 31 March. The 2022 National Landcare Conference theme is “The Power of Landcare | Shaping Our Future” which affirms the importance of looking to the future when addressing the issues and opportunities open to...
Nominate now for the 2022 GENERAL JEFFERY SOIL HEALTH AWARD
Nominations for the 2022 General Jeffery Soil Health Award opened on World Soil Day, 5 December 2021. Now in its second year, the award recognises the work of people who care about soil health and who are educating or inspiring others to do likewise. Individual...
QWaLC 2022 Membership and Insurance survey now closed
Thanks to everyone who completed this years survey. A great response. We are collating the information you have provided and speaking with the insurers for the coming 12 months insurance coverage. The annual QWaLC membership and insurance survey has now closed. The...
Stay safe after the floods
Staying safe around floodwaters and after the waters have subsided. Here is a resource from Qld Health stay-safe Healthy Land and Water has provided the following information Did you know during heavy rainfall events, sewers can overflow into stormwater pipes and...
Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee coming soon
Time to reignite your relationship with your local MP. Applicants will be invited by your local MP. In 2022, community-based tree planting events will be held across Australia to mark the Jubilee (70 years of service) of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Planting Trees...