Landcare Victoria

11/06/2026

Nominate a local environmental hero who’s making a real difference. 💚

The 2026 Victorian Landcare Awards celebrate the agricultural and environmental champions across Victoria, who are restoring landscapes, improving biodiversity and strengthening their communities. 🌱

Thousands of volunteers every week are quietly restoring habitats, protecting waterways and landscapes, and improving sustainable farming practices. These awards shine a light on their work to transform the state's land, water, soils, animals, plants and ecosystems.

By recognising the work of landcarers, we encourage more people to step forward and get involved with their local group.

Nominating an individual, group or network is a breeze! It only takes 10 minutes. Remember, nominations close on July 31, 2026! ✨

05/06/2026

📰 Our June Newsletter is out now❗

Inside, read about our latest Annual Report, the launch of our Landcare Employer Support Program, our upcoming advocacy webinar and other events, the draft Victorian Waterway Management Strategy and much more!

Read here: https://mailchi.mp/landcarevictoria/june2026
To subscribe, contact us at [email protected]

03/06/2026

Attention urban and peri-urban organisations! Applications are now open for Landcare Australia and Bupa Australia's 2026 Healthy Cities Landcare Grants Program.

🍃 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

03/06/2026

Is your PIC up to date?

🚨In an emergency such as fire, flood or disease outbreak, every minute counts.

Your Property Identification Code (PIC) helps us to contact you quickly and trace animals accurately when needed.

Keeping your PIC details current is a simple step that helps protect your livestock, your property, and the wider livestock industry.

Remember to update your PIC when:

📱 your contact details change (phone, email or address)
🐄 your livestock changes (type/species)
👩‍🌾 your management changes (new manager or changing business ownership)
📬 Your property details change (new land or you have downsized your landholdings)

Do your part to help keep Victoria’s livestock industry safe.

02/06/2026

🚨 Time is running out to register for the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Environmental Volunteer Showcase! 🌱✨

This fantastic event, hosted by the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare and supported by Landcare Victoria and the Victorian Environment Friends Network, is your chance to showcase the incredible work done by landcare groups and environmental volunteering organisations at Parliament House!

Join us in the stunning Queen’s Hall on Wednesday, 17 or Thursday, 18 June from 11am to 2pm! 🎉 Present your on-ground projects, highlight the benefits of community-led action and engage with politicians about the issues that matter most to you!

But don't wait too long - spots are limited, and registrations close at 5pm on Monday, 8 June!

👉 Click here to register: https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-showcase

01/06/2026

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action invites your feedback on the draft Victorian Waterway Management Strategy, which will shape the future management of Victoria’s waterways.

This Strategy outlines a vision and actions for sustainably managing rivers, wetlands, estuaries, and floodplains, addressing challenges like climate change and population growth.

Consultation is open from 1 June to 29 June 2026. Review the draft Strategy and share your feedback via Engage Victoria through online surveys or written submissions.

🔗 https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-waterway-management-strategy

25/05/2026

Bookings and details here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/decisions-under-pressure-with-kate-burke-maryborough-tickets-1988795284232

A practical half-day workshop for farmers navigating a high-risk, high-stress season.

This practical hands-on workshop is built for the reality of farming in 2026 – uncertain
seasonal outlook, fuel and fertiliser uncertainty, tight margins, and sustained pressure
on both business and people.

What participants will gain
• A clearer understanding of seasonal risk and variability
• A simple framework to guide decision-making under pressure
• Tools to test assumptions and protect downside risk
• Greater confidence to act despite uncertainty
• 1–2 clear actions and key conversations to take home

Bookings and more details in comments.

This program/project of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning program received funding from the Australian
Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government.

25/05/2026

Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Environmental Volunteer Showcase

Hosted by the Victorian Parliamentary Friends of Landcare and supported by Landcare Victoria and Victorian Environment Friends Network, this event gives landcare groups/networks and other environmental volunteering organisations the opportunity to bring their work to Parliament House.

The two-day showcase will be held in the Queen’s Hall at Parliament House on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 June. Present your on-ground works and demonstrate the benefits of community led on-ground action and talk to politicians about the issues that matter to you.

Please read the information on the event page carefully before registering. You must register to attend this event. Registrations close 5pm Monday, 8 June. Places are limited.

When: Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 June (11am to 2pm each day)
Where: Queen's Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-showcase

22/05/2026

National Volunteer Week recognises the contribution of millions of volunteers across the country.

Here at Landcare Victoria, people are at the heart of what we do.

This National Volunteer Week, we would like to say a huge thank you to those who make landcare what it is today – without your outstanding passion, energy, dedication, expertise and generosity, landcare wouldn’t exist.

If you would like to join the other 90,000 Victorian’s volunteering for their local landcare organisation – find your closest one here: www.landcarevictoria.org.au/findagroup.

20/05/2026

The Our Catchments, Our Communities Leadership Development Grants support aspiring future leaders in integrated catchment management in Victoria. Applications close 15 June.

Are you an aspiring leader looking to make an impact in catchment management?

Applications are now open for the 2026 Our Catchments, Our Communities Leadership Development Grants.

The grants are available in three categories:

✅Women in Leadership
✅Aboriginal Leadership
✅Innovation

And can be used for study, research and other projects to build skills and expertise.

Applications close 15 June. For more information visit: https://www.water.vic.gov.au/grants/ococ-leadership-development-grants