Resources for Groups

Articles and Papers by Andrew Campbell

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

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

Conferences & Forums

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

Copyright options

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

DPI Landcare Notes

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

Email and Online Tools

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

Employment Guidelines & Toolkit

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

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

For Landcare Staff

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

Landcare Grants and other funding opportunities available

Governance Resource Guide

Welcome to the FTLA Governance Resource Guide 2008/09

GPS & GIS

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

Health and Safety

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

Hire Agreements

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

Image Library

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

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

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

Landcare Awards

Information on the Victorian Landcare Awards

Landcare Banners

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

Landcare Group Handbook

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

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

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

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.

Links

Links to other Landcare websites in Australia or around the World

Logo Generator

Landcare Australia has enabled a Landcare Group Logo Generator for groups to create their own Landcare Group Logo.

Magazines

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

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

New Landcare Group Start-Up Kit

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

Privacy Information

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

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

Resource Guide for Facilitators

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.

Soil Health.com

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.

Style Guide

Landcare Australia has produced a style guide - How to use the Landcare Logo - which explains the permitted and recommended use of the logo

Volunteering

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

Where are the Barkers??

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

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

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