Resources – Factsheets for Landcare Groups
Factsheet 01: Duties of Office Bearers
8 steps to ensure good governance of your Landcare Group. Factsheet 01: Duties of Office Bearers
Factsheet 02: Social Media in the Workplace
Managing reputational risk in the workplace and discussion points for Landcare committees who engage in social media. Factsheet 02: Social Media in the Workplace
Factsheet 03: 4 Golden Rules of Facebook
Simple tips to ensure Facebook works for your Landcare Group. Factsheet 03: 4 Golden Rules of Facebook
Factsheet 04: Record Retention
An overview of records held by Landcare groups and how long groups are required to store records before they are destroyed. Factsheet 04: Record Retention
Factsheet 05: Asset Register
How to keep track of Landcare group assets, what sorts of items should be recorded in a register and asset management issues. Factsheet 05: Asset Register
Factsheet 06: WHS checklist for the office
A 2-minute self-assessment to see how your Landcare workplace fares in terms of WHS. Factsheet 06: WHS checklist for the office
Factsheet 07: Working with Children
When is a Working with Children Check required and how to go about securing one. Factsheet 07: Working with Children
Factsheet 08: Attracting and Working with Volunteers
How to be equipped for volunteers, find them and keep them! Factsheet 08: Attracting and Working with Volunteers
Factsheet 09: DGR Status
An overview of pathways to Deductable Gift Recipient status. Factsheet 09: DGR Status
Factsheet 10: Running Efficient Meetings
Making the most of Landcare meetings. Factsheet 10: Running Efficient Meetings
Factsheet 11: Privacy Act and Landcare Records
How the national legislation impacts on the way Landcare operates. Factsheet 11: Privacy Act and Landcare Records
Factsheet 12: Delegations of Authority for Landcare Groups
Establishing who has the authority to do what in your Landcare organisation. Factsheet 12: Delegations of Authority for Landcare Groups
Factsheet 13: Starting a Landcare Group
The ABC of starting a group, from administration matters to banking and office bearers. Factsheet 13: Starting a Landcare Group
Factsheet 14: Do I have a conflict of interest?
A self-assessment checklist to determine if you have a conflict of interest or pecuniary interest and whether you need to declare it. Factsheet 14: Do I have a conflict of interest?
Factsheet 15: Superannuation Obligations for Employers
Your organisation’s Super obligations to paid employees. Factsheet 15: Superannuation Obligations for Employers
Factsheet 16: Winding up an Incorporated Group
Procedure for how a Landcare group can close down, what to do with funds held and who needs to be notified. Factsheet 16: Winding up an Incorporated Group
Factsheet 17: Working from home issues for Landcare
Responsibilities of the employer to those working from home. Factsheet 17: Working from home issues for Landcare
Factsheet 18: Twitter for Landcare Groups
When is Twitter the right option for Landcare groups and tips for making the most of your Twitter presence. Factsheet 18: Twitter for Landcare Groups
Factsheet 19: Tips, tricks and tools
14 online (and mostly free) tools to sharpen your Landcare organisation’s activities. Factsheet 19: Tips, tricks and tools
Factsheet 20: Map of Landcare Framework
A flow chart illustrating links between Landcare and government authorities across Australia. Ideal for induction of new team members.
Factsheet 21: Grant seeking for Landcare groups
A table of funding sources for Landcare groups and networks. Factsheet 21: Grant seeking for Landcare groups
Factsheet 22: A-Z Governance Directory for Landcare
A list of online resources to help your Landcare group’s governance. Factsheet 22: A-Z Governance Directory for Landcare
Factsheet 23: Incorporated vs Companies Ltd by Guarantee
A comparison of business structures for Landcare networks. Factsheet 23: Incorporated vs Companies Ltd by Guarantee
Factsheet 24: Financial Review vs Audit
Audit versus Review – which is needed and what does each encompass? Factsheet 24: Financial Review vs Audit
Factsheet 25: Registering a Landcare Uniform
How to register a uniform for your Landcare employees and when a uniform is tax deductible. Factsheet 25: Registering a Landcare Uniform
Factsheet 26: Glossary of Accounting Terms for Committees
A point of reference for office bearers and employees to develop a basic understanding of common accounting terminology. Factsheet 26: Glossary of Accounting Terms for Committees
Factsheet 27: Acronyms Glossary for Landcare
Includes commonly used acronyms from Landcare and government sectors. An ideal tool for induction of new team members. Factsheet 27: Acronyms Glossary for Landcare
Factsheet 28: Not-for-Profit or Charity status and Tax Concessions
How your group can save money through tax and stamp duty concessions.
Factsheet 29: Roles and Responsibilities
Who is responsible for what in your Landcare Group executive. Factsheet 29: Roles and Responsibilities
Factsheet 30: Insurance
What do different insurance products mean for your group? Factsheet 30: Insurance Coverage for Landcare Groups
Factsheet 31: Membership Status for Landcare Groups
Make sure your group’s membership structure covers your members. Factsheet 31: Membership Status for Landcare Groups