Resources for Groups

Articles and Papers by Andrew Campbell — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 10, 2009 11:34 AM

Andrew was the first National Landcare Facilitator, and has had an ongoing involvement with Landcare programs. This includes links to papers and articles written by Andrew Campbell.

Being Investor Ready — by admin — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:23 AM

A toolkit for community groups to develop skills to help source funding from non traditional sources

Conferences & Forums — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:20 AM

Information on major Landcare Conferences, Forums and workshops held across Victoria.

Copyright options — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 29, 2008 06:26 AM

What is the Creative Commons copyright used on the Gateway content, and what does this mean for users and content managers?

DPI Landcare Notes — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 06:07 AM

Landcare Notes on the Dept. Primary Industries website, including notes on administration, group operations, development etc.

Email and Online Tools — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:31 AM

A range of email and other online tools available for Landcare groups, networks, coordinators and project managers to assist their activities.

Employment Guidelines & Toolkit — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 04, 2009 07:32 AM

A practical guide to assist with the employment and management of Landcare Support Persons in Victoria. Includes guidelines and framework for employment, and templates and examples such as position description, work plan, employment agreement, performance review, draft OH & S code of practice.

For Land Managers — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:41 AM

Information and resources to assist landholders and land managers to undertake projects and activities

For Landcare Staff — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 14, 2008 08:00 AM

Information and resources designed for and of assistance to Landcare and similar employees such as Facilitators, Coordinators, Project Managers, or those in voluntary roles.

Funding Opportunities — by necma — last modified Apr 30, 2010 02:50 PM

Landcare Grants and other funding opportunities available

Governance Resource Guide — by landcarevic — last modified May 22, 2009 01:11 PM

Welcome to the FTLA Governance Resource Guide 2008/09

GPS & GIS — by volunteer1 — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:30 AM

Information on Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems (computerised mapping software) available.

Health and Safety — by admin — last modified Dec 01, 2008 09:50 AM

Documents relating to Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management for Landcare

Hire Agreements — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 06:18 AM

Contains Hire agreement proforma which groups can use for their own equipment when hiring to members or others.

Image Library — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 30, 2008 01:12 PM

There are many photo's on the Landcare Gateway that are available for use by groups in other publications. This section contains other images available, or allow users to load images as well.

Information Notes — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:42 AM

Links to Landcare Resource Notes on other websites for Landcare and related community Groups, land managers and landholders to assist them in managing their land.

Insurance Options — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 06:09 AM

Summary of issues and insurance available for Landcare and other community groups.

Landcare Awards — by admin — last modified Apr 24, 2009 07:42 AM

Information on the Victorian Landcare Awards

Landcare Banners — by landcarevic — last modified Mar 13, 2009 05:48 AM

The North East CMA now has two roll up banners promoting Landcare available to groups to use.

Landcare Group Handbook — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 10, 2009 11:52 AM

The South Gippsland Landcare Network has produced a Handbook for groups which contains a wide range of information on group operations, health and safety (including Safe Work Procedures) for many operations plus other resource information collated from other sources to assist groups.

Landcare Information Notes - new drafts for roadtesting — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 06:00 AM

This new series of Landcare Information Notes provide guidance on how to start a group, manage the group's activities and keep your group happy and effective. They include a list of ideas on where to find more information and are freely available.

Landcare Logo — by necma — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:30 AM

The Landcare logos for use by groups. To download these logos as files, click on the name of the file to open the image preview, then click on the 'Click to view full size image'. Once the logo loads full size, right click on the image and save image as.. then save it on your pc.

Landcare Songs — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:46 AM

Way back in 1994, the Coodabeen Champions produced a cassette called 'Carin About the Land', which included songs. ABC Radio and the Coodabeen Champions have very generously provided these songs to be placed on the Gateway for use by Landcare Groups or schools.

Landcare Victoria: Volunteer Management Manual — by Stephanie Cam — last modified Aug 04, 2010 12:16 PM

Landcare activities are undertaken by a diverse team of volunteers – working together to make positive changes in land management. This manual highlights some key issues that can be considered to ensure your group is being as effective as possible in involving and deploying volunteers.

Links — by necma — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:23 AM

Links to other Landcare websites in Australia or around the World

Magazines — by admin — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:18 AM

There are publications specifically aimed at Landcarers and land managers, including the Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine, and National Landcare Magazine. This section has links to these publications.

Mapping — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:29 AM

Information on a range of options to allow Landcare groups and project managers to create or manage maps for planning, monitoring or reporting.

Network Readiness — by Sally MacAdams — last modified Aug 06, 2010 12:40 PM

The Network Readiness project was a social research project designed to support Landcare networks to be more effective and influential in landscape change.

Network Readiness Booklet 1: Summary of findings — by Sally MacAdams — last modified Aug 06, 2010 12:38 PM

Network Readiness Booklet 1: Summary of findings from Phase 1 of the Landcare Network Readiness Project

New Landcare Group Start-Up Kit — by Stephanie Cam — last modified Oct 29, 2009 11:33 AM

The New Landcare Group Start-Up Kit outlines the formal and informal steps required to start a new group.

Privacy Information — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 14, 2008 07:15 AM

The various Privacy Acts (State and Federal) can have a range of impacts upon many organisations, including Landcare Groups. This section contains information regarding this issue.

Privacy Statements — by landcarevic — last modified Sep 18, 2008 01:19 PM

Some groups are concerned about the need for privacy statements and policy. This information may assist.

Promotional Material — by Stephanie Cam — last modified Jul 20, 2010 07:34 AM

Promotional resources encouraging people to join Landcare. These can be used by groups at events and displays.

Recycling for Recovery Program — by Stephanie Cam — last modified May 03, 2010 02:34 PM

The Recycling for Recovery Program is a $1.584 million initiative raised from recycled steel that was cleared from homes destroyed by the 2009 Victorian bushfires. Grants will be made available to Landcare and other community environmental groups to rehabilitate the environment through this program.

Resource Guide for Facilitators — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:32 AM

The Landcare Facilitator Resource Guide is a kit of key information and contacts which has been developed to assist Landcare Coordinators, Facilitators, and Group representatives. Please note that if you identify any information which is out of date, please add a comment with the correct information to the bottom of each section.

Second Generation Landcare Grants — by Stephanie Cam — last modified Jul 09, 2010 07:49 AM

Second Generation Landcare Grants are available to Landcare groups and networks in Victoria to undertake on-ground and targeted capacity building projects.

Social Profiling — by Sally MacAdams — last modified Aug 03, 2010 09:34 AM

DSE in partnership with the University of Melbourne have piloted a social network analysis tool with Landcare groups.

Soil Health.com — by necma — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:44 AM

This website was developed to to provide background information relevant to soil health and the sustainable use of land for agriculture, horticulture and other practices, including forestry. While it does not appear to have been updated for some time, the website has a range of useful information on soil biology, fertility, organic matter and fungi.

Victoria's Volunteering Portal — by landcarevic — last modified Aug 04, 2010 12:12 PM

Victoria's Volunteering Portal is an information resource for volunteers to find out more about volunteering and volunteer work.

Volunteering — by landcarevic — last modified Aug 12, 2010 10:48 AM

The Volunteer Recruitment Initiative (VRI) is a Victorian Government Initiative to support Landcare in Victoria.

Where are the Barkers?? — by Peter Huhta — last modified Sep 15, 2008 11:33 AM

An entertaining and educational short docudrama features the ‘endangered’ Barking Owls of North East Victoria. A DVD is available free to those interested, see contact's below.

White Paper — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:21 AM

Through the Land and Biodiversity at a Time of Climate Change White Paper, the Victorian Government seeks a discussion as to how the Government can best work with the community to support improved land and biodiversity management in a time of Climate change.

Worksafe Victoria Publications — by landcarevic — last modified Dec 01, 2008 09:49 AM

Worksafe Victoria has developed a number of publications to assist community services organisations working with volunteers to understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities.