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Resource, 19 May 2022,
The 2022 Annual Report report details another year of achievement by Landcare Victoria in support of, and on behalf of,...
Resource, 12 Nov 2021,
The first YRLN Strategic Plan was produced in September 2021, and will guide our activities for the next five years.
Resource, 1 Feb 2021,
Landcare Victoria Inc. members are subject to the LVI Complaints Policy and Procedure. This policy applies to everyone involved in...
Resource, 29 Nov 2019,
The plan adopts a risk management approach based on the current and revised Risk Management ISO Standard 31000.2018...
Resource, 6 Jun 2018,
Landcare Victoria Inc. supports Member Groups to make grant applications where the Member Group is financial for the current financial...
Resource, 6 Jun 2018,
Each Landcare Victoria Inc. Member Group needs to have a documented code of conduct which covers child safety, bullying, sexual...
Resource, 11 Apr 2018,
It is important to us that volunteers are able to communicate their interests, along with skills that they have or...
Resource, 1 Mar 2018,
Resource, 19 May 2017,
Resource, 12 May 2017,
Information for community groups where children are involved
Resource, 9 Mar 2017,
Christmas Hills landholders can use this form to join as a new member ($20 - and you get a member...
Resource, 9 Mar 2017,
The Christmas Hills Landcare Group Annual Reports summarise the events, projects, group health, membership and finances of the Christmas Hills...
Resource, 18 Nov 2016,
Resource, 9 Nov 2016,
Recently the Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups started to use Digital Meetings for their regular committee meetings, to try to deal...
Resource, 14 Oct 2016,
Resource, 14 Oct 2016,
The Corangamite Landcare Support Plan 2013-2018 provides a framework for the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) to support Landcare (including...
Resource, 12 Oct 2016,
Information about registering as a Landcare Gateway user and editing content and permission levels
Resource, 11 Oct 2016,
The Victorian Landcare Program has produced a series of maps displaying group and network boundaries.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
The environmental and community benefits of Landcare work mean your group could be eligible sponsors in the Government’s labour market...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Landcare groups may need to use contractors and consultants to provide specialist services and skills that are not available within...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
If you need to employ staff, it’s important to work out what method of employment best suits your needs and resources.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Your group will reach an exciting and rewarding stage when you’re in a position to employ staff to do a...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Landcare group members volunteer a lot of time, knowledge, skills and other resources towards protecting and enhancing their local environment.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
In a Landcare group there will be members with a wide range of personal and technical skills which are very...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Whether members of your group or people who are involved in a one-off project, volunteers and voluntary works are a...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Volunteers are the lifeblood of Landcare groups.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
By delegating properly, group leaders can not only lighten the work burdens on key members but, perhaps more importantly, help...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
‘Burn-out’ is a problem for many volunteer groups.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Leadership is important to the success of your Landcare group.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Conflict within your group, or between other groups and individuals, can waste a lot of time and energy that could...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
If your group is to be effective, its best chance is with a leader who enthuses, guides and directs you all.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
As part of achieving your goals, your group is likely to be confronted with legal responsibilities for which you need...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
All Landcare groups and networks have a moral and legal obligation to minimise risk or injury to anyone involved in...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
All Landcare groups such as yours are involved in activities which involve some risk.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Insurance has become an essential part of modern life, to protect assets and people.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
If you want to trade as an entity in your own right, your group will need to be incorporated.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
You need to keep records for two important groups – you and the people who support your work.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Marketing uses different techniques to attract customers.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Gaining positive and consistent coverage in the media can have a very positive impact on your Landcare group.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
This Landcare note should help you get more of your members involved in group activities as well as tell the...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Your group will be more successful if you use communication technology systems to find information and keep yourselves organised and efficient.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Effective communication is essential for delivering a clear message to your audience.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Effective communication is essential to minimise misunderstandings and conflicts and ensure your group works smoothly.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Getting the ‘basics’ right when you’re planning and running an event gives you a better chance of having a successful...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Monitoring your Landcare group’s activities and projects provides valuable information to everyone involved in the project about how your work...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Project site planning is what you do to identify everything you need (materials, labour, funds) for the activities you want...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
There are several factors you need to consider if you are going to develop and implement a project effectively.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Landcare groups usually manage a number of projects, both large and small.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
A well managed project is more likely to get the best results and can adapt to changing circumstances and seasonal events.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
It is becoming common for funders to ask for Deductible Gift Recipient and Tax Concession Charity status from groups when...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Taxation requirements change constantly. It’s important to keep up to date because there may be legal financial requirements you need...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Putting together a budget is important as it sets up the group’s financial plan for the coming year, and predicts...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
This Landcare Note outlines the tasks associated with banking and offers information on how you can assess and improve your...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Reliable financial records are an essential tool in keeping tabs on your finances, while providing a useful history that will...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Good financial management is important to help make sure your group has the funds for what you want to do,...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Using a prospectus is one way your Landcare group may consider approaching a corporate or alternative funder.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Local fundraising is vital for community groups, not only because it generates important funds but it also allows you to...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Grants give your members the resources to undertake projects and activities set out in your group’s plans.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Sponsorship plays an increasingly important role in supporting Landcare projects, providing additional resources so groups can achieve their goals through...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Landcare groups need to collaborate with people and organisations who can provide information, technical, material and financial support.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
This Landcare Note is a guide to finding financial support from a range of local, regional and federal bodies.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Having an action plan means you can organise your activities efficiently and effectively.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Strategic planning helps you set out what you are trying to achieve and how to get there.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Good planning can help you be clear on what you want to achieve and how to do it.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Establishing an Indigenous Landcare group is a unique way of engaging the Indigenous community in natural resource management.
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
It’s important your meetings are run with clarity and purpose so the group is able to function effectively, maintains enthusiasm...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Understanding the different types of meetings needed for a group to function effectively will help your group achieve all it...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
If your group is going to work effectively and achieve what you want to do, you need a good committee...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
Your Landcare group needs to decide the best way for your committee to work in order to minimise any conflict...
Resource, 7 Sep 2016,
If you’re thinking about starting up a Landcare group in your area, there are a few things to consider before...
Resource, 6 Sep 2016,
The New Landcare Group Start-Up Kit outlines the formal and informal steps required to start a new group.
Resource, 24 Aug 2016,
These are the current LVI Rules covering the operations of the LVI as a whole and the relationship of a...
Resource, 17 Aug 2016,
A series of links to assist with the employment and management of Landcare Support Persons in Victoria.
Resource, 17 Aug 2016,
Useful tools and resources to help community groups develop their media and marketing activity.
Resource, 17 Aug 2016,
Detailed practical tips and advice for achieving group success.
Resource, 12 Aug 2016,
Does your group need help in how to get the most out of your volunteers?
Resource, 3 Aug 2016,
Does your group need a privacy statement? Advice for groups around the need for developing a privacy statement.
Resource, 3 Aug 2016,
Does your group have a health and safety policy? Advice to help all Landcare groups develop a safe working environment.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
Includes a number of templates to help during the employment process.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
Develop the skills to source funding from non-traditional sources.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
Information and advice for using mapping technologies, from Google Maps to ArcMap and everything in between.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
A template that allows groups to create an agreement between two parties when hiring their equipment to other people or groups.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
A set of guides designed to help members create a plan for groups, networks and projects.
Resource, 28 Jul 2016,
How to source and secure sponsorship as well as tools to assist with the process.