Landcare NSW Embarks on Governance and Strategy Check-up

Landcare NSW is excited to announce the commencement of a “Governance & Strategy Check-up” project. This initiative comes as we take stock of the governance changes implemented two years ago and navigate the final two years of the Landcare Enabling Program. 

We have contracted with Randall Pearce of THINK: Insight & Advice to facilitate this dual process.  Randall is not only an expert in not-for-profit management and governance but he knows Landcare and Landcare NSW well.   

Key Highlights:

• Extensive consultation with stakeholders, including interviews and focus groups. 
• Strategic planning to diversify revenue sources and ensure financial sustainability. 
• A critical State Advisory Council (SAC)/Board Forum in November to co-design and sensible further governance changes with the State Advisory Council and the Board. 
• Hosting three in-person workshops across the state for broader engagement. 

Strategic Planning: With potential reductions in government funding, our next strategic plan will almost certainly focus on securing our financial self-sustainability. Randall Pearce will conduct key informant interviews with stakeholders, including government partners, NRM associations, thought leaders, and potential corporate sponsors. This comprehensive approach will culminate in a day-long planning session in September, involving the Board and selected guests, to chart the future course for Landcare NSW. 

Governance & Membership: Building on the transformative 2022 governance reforms he supported Landcare NSW to undertake, Randall will conduct four focus groups with local and regional Landcarers to understand the impact of the reforms from your perspective.  He will also enquire about your membership structures and how we might better connect local groups with your State Peak.   This initiative will include a ¾ day State Advisory Council (SAC)/Board Forum in November to consider sensible next governance steps.   Insights from this forum will inform a discussion paper for local groups to consider further with an aim to strengthen Landcare NSW as your  representative and to better support our groups. 

Further Consultation: We are also planning three in-person events across the state later this year to socialise the strategy and co-design new and improved governance arrangements. 

We believe this collaborative and inclusive approach will ensure the continued success and sustainability of Landcare in NSW. Randall Pearce’s expertise and deep understanding of Landcare NSW will guide us through this period.

We invite all members to actively participate and share their insights, ensuring that our community’s needs and perspectives are at the heart of our future plans. 

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting journey towards a stronger, more sustainable Landcare NSW. 

Please reach out to our office for further information:

Phone: 02 8339 4816

Email: enquiry@landcarensw.org.au