Landcare NSW

17/06/2026

📣 Secretariat Support (Semi-honorary)

We are seeking an experienced person from the community to assist with secretariat functions on a semi-honorary contract basis.

This role will support the Board, a small number of committees, the State Advisory Council, and our AGM and General meetings.

This role would suit someone with company secretarial, governance, or administration experience who is semi-retired or has flexibility in their schedule.

The time commitment varies across the year and a majority of meetings will be held online. There will be approximately two to three face-to-face meetings per year.

A honorarium and travel expense reimbursement is offered in recognition of the contribution.

If you share our passion for the Landcare movement and have skills to offer, we would love to hear from you.

🔗 Further details:
https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering/241434/Secretariat-Semi-honorary-

16/06/2026

A call for Gerald Carnie Memorial Award nominations 🌱

The Gerald Carnie Memorial Award for Keeping the Landcare Flame Alive was established by Landcare NSW to recognise this very special individuals’ contributions to the Landcare movement.

The Award stands as a testament to those who ignite passion and action in others, serving as a beacon of inspiration for greater involvement in Landcare initiatives.

It is awarded to an individual in recognition of their contribution to the development of “the philosophy of Landcare”.

The recipient champions the development of Landcare as a means to support and engender change in attitudes, which translates to a more cohesive and resilient community that acts to achieve a healthier environment and/or more productive and sustainable farms.

Applicants are judged on the impact they have had at the local and regional or state scale to ensure that Landcare can prosper.

Nominations close at 11.59pm AEST on Friday 31 July, 2026.

For further Award and nomination details please see:
https://aulandcareawards.awardsplatform.com/page/jMPkbJxQ

Landcare Australia National Landcare Network Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc

15/06/2026

By UOW's Associate Professor Sonia Graham, co-director of the Australian Centre for Culture, Environment, Society and Space

11/06/2026

09/06/2026

Share Your Landcare Experience, Shape the Future of Landcare 📣📝

With just a few weeks remaining, there's still time to take part in the Landcare Week 2026 Survey.

We're collecting stories and insights from people involved in Landcare across Australia to better understand the impact Landcare has on individuals, communities, and the environment.

💚 Whether you're a volunteer, member of a Landcare or community group, Traditional Owner or First Nations organisation, landholder, primary producer, educator, or supporter of Landcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Your responses will help inform national storytelling, advocacy, and future support for Landcare, while contributing to Landcare Week activities taking place from 3–9 August 2026.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

🔗 Take the survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LandcareWeekSurvey2026_LandcareNSW

Landcare Australia

07/06/2026

We would love to congratulate Landcarer Graham (Jono) Johnston on receiving an OAM for his development of the Clean4Shore program, along with his long-standing community involvement with Surf Life Saving and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards over the past 30 years.

Jono shared that the Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, was particularly interested in Clean4Shore's success engaging young people in removing litter from local waterways.

A Landcare member and not-for-profit, Clean4Shore is a small community group based at Macmasters Beach. The program runs field trips along the Hawkesbury River, Brisbane Water, and lagoons of Tuggerah Lakes, teaching groups (including schools) how to collect and remove rubbish along these waterways.

There is so much unseen work, organisation, and coordination behind programs like this, and it’s wonderful to see Jono’s passion and commitment to Landcare recognised at such a significant level.

Many congratulations to Jono, and thank you for everything you do.

🔗 To read more:
https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2026/05/jono-johnston-receives-his-big-honour-from-the-governor/

📸 Photos: via Graham Johnston & Coast Community News

Clean4shore Surf Life Saving Australia The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Coast Community News

05/06/2026

Today on World Environment Day, let’s celebrate the individuals, groups, and organisations making a real difference for our land, water, soils, biodiversity, and communities. 💚

This prestigious biennial program recognises outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship across NSW, with nominations open to self or peer nomination.

🌟 Help shine a spotlight on the people protecting our environment for current and future generations.

Nominations close Friday 31 July 2026.

👉 https://landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-conference-and-landcare-awards/state-territory-landcare-awards-and-national-landcare-awards/

Landcare Australia National Landcare Network

03/06/2026

Have you ticked off your to-do list for the 2026 NSW Landcare & Local Land Services Conference in Corowa from 27-29 October? 💚

It’s coming up fast and now is the perfect time to ensure everything is in place for you to join us!

📝 To do:

✔️ Registered for Early Bird or Volunteer/Self‑Funded Tickets

✔️ Accommodation booked

✔️ Explored everything Corowa & the region have to offer if you would like to extend your stay

✔️ Submitted your nominations for the NSW Landcare Awards (the Gala Dinner will be a highlight of the conference program!)

🔗 Conference information:
https://www.nswlandcareconference.com/

🔗 NSW Landcare Award nominations:
https://landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-conference-and-landcare-awards/state-territory-landcare-awards-and-national-landcare-awards/

This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.

Local Land Services NSW Corowa District Landcare Murray Landcare Collective Murray Local Land Services Landcare Australia National Landcare Network

02/06/2026

🍃 Applications now open: 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program 🍃

Bupa Australia and Landcare Australia are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program, supporting urban and peri-urban communities across Australia to engage people in nature and regenerate the environment.

Grants from $5,000–$25,000 are now available for:
🌱Community environmental groups (Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare & more)
🌱Local councils
🌱NRM organisations
🌱Not-for-profits
🌱Traditional Owners & First Nations organisations

Do you want to bring your project to life and make a difference in your local area? Apply by 13 July 2026, 5pm AEST.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/h5fW50Z60iK

01/06/2026

Fantastic to see Landcare in the Central West and Central Tablelands featured on 7NEWS Central West

Congratulations to everyone and thank you for your hard work! Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network

This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services NSW and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.