What Can Landcare NSW Resources Do For You?
Landcare NSW offers a comprehensive suite of resources to guide you through the process of successfully setting up your Landcare group, running the day to day operations, and growing the reach and impact of your group through communications and fundraising.
These resources include guidelines, policy templates and toolkits that cover a range of topics, from governance, to work health and safety, grant seeking and financial management.
A full directory of our resources is provided below. While the resources related to starting your group and the guidelines related to aboriginal protocols are publicly available to all Landcare groups, the majority are offered exclusively to member groups of Landcare NSW through our Members Portal.
To learn more about becoming a member to access all of the resources and other benefits, please visit our Membership page or contact us at memberships@landcarensw.org.au or by phone at 02 8339 4816.
If you would like Landcare NSW to produce guidelines on a topic not already covered below, or have questions about the existing resources, please contact memberships@landcarensw.org.au.
Directory of Resources
Publicly available resources
Click below to access publicly available resources.
1. Starting Your Group
START G1.1 Starting a Landcare Group
Provides useful links and guidance on the basic issues to consider when setting up a Landcare group, from administration, to banking, governance and registering for an ABN.
START G1.2 Business Structures for Landcare Groups
Explains the difference between incorporating a Landcare group as an incorporated association or a company limited by guarantee (CLG), and the potential pros and cons of both structures. Also includes a checklist for the progress of migrating to a CLG.
START G1.3 Constitutions
Covers the purpose of the constitution of an incorporated association, the specific matters it must address, and the process for amending it. Provides an overview of NSW Fair Trading’s Model constitution and the process for adopting it for your association.
START G1.4 Duties of Office Bearers for Landcare Groups
Offers guidance to office bearers to ensure their time is used as productively as possible. Specifically, this includes keeping sight of your mission and goals, and understanding your duties, the group’s financial position, risk management and insurance.
START G1.5 Roles and Responsibilities
Outlines the roles of the executive or management committee, Chair/President, Vice Chair/President, Secretary, Treasurer and Public Officer, and the responsibilities associated with each role.
START G1.6 Attracting and Managing Volunteers
Provides tips to ensure your organisation is volunteer-ready, covering insurance, working with children, induction and WHS. Outlines steps to successfully attract volunteers: outreach, piggy-backing, identifying tasks and engaging with education providers.
START G1.7 Acronyms Glossary
A table of commonly used acronyms in the Landcare community, with an explanation of each.
2. Running Your Group - Aboriginal Protocols
RUN G2.6 Aboriginal Protocols: Welcome to Country/Acknowledgement of Country
Offers guidance on organising a Welcome to Country and performing an Acknowledgement of Country, the differences between these two protocols, and their historical context and importance.
RUN G2.7 Aboriginal Protocols: Tips & Facts
14 tips on successfully navigating Aboriginal protocols, including topics to avoid and correct and incorrect terms to use when speaking with Aboriginal people.
RUN G2.8 Aboriginal Protocols: Communication
A general guide for communicating with Aboriginal people, such as waiting your turn to speak, and avoiding jargon and acronyms. Also advises engaging with an officer employed in an Aboriginal Identified role for further guidance.
RUN G2.9 Aboriginal Protocols: Working with Aboriginal people
22 tips for working with members of the Aboriginal community, including organising meetings, building rapport and an explanation of terms such as “Sorry Business” and “big-noting”.
Exclusive Member-only resources
We are decommissioning our member portal and have migrated member-only resources into our Shared Services Hub. As a member, you can request access by emailing memberships@landcarensw.org.au.
More work is underway to add new templates and resources.
Member Benefits
ACCESS TO FUNDING
Includes several funding opportunities such as:
- The $22.4 million NSW Landcare Program (2019-2023)
- Priority access to service contracts, such as the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
- Access to LNSW’s Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
- Other funding opportunities
Information Sharing
- Hold events for members to share local, regional and statewide strategies, information and directions by Landcare NSW and grassroots Landcarers through Regional Leaders Teleconferences, the Landcare NSW Advocacy and Communications tour, regional Council meetings and more
- Policy templates and toolkits specifically tailored to the Landcare community
- Subscription communications and weekly funding opportunities to stay ahead of the rest and make informed decisions
DISCOUNTED INSURANCE
Discounted Landcare NSW Insurance Program which provides access to Public Liability and Voluntary Workers insurances. There’s also the option to choose Professional Indemnity, Officers and Directors Liability insurance as well!
Partnerships
Opportunities to generate funding and increase the number of volunteers from paid corporate volunteering and partnership opportunities.
How to Join?
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