Victoria Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith

Coalition To Deliver 60 New Landcare Facilitators

Victor P Taffa

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith today announced that Landcare groups across Victoria can now apply for one of the Victorian Coalition Government’s 60 new Landcare facilitator positions.

“Landcare facilitators will play a crucial role in supporting on-ground natural resource management projects, building local capacity, undertaking community engagement, and monitoring project progress.” Mr. Smith said.

Mr. Smith said that Landcare groups could apply for a fixed grant of up to $50,000 per year toward funding for the facilitator position.

“With this funding the Victorian Coalition Government thanks Landcare for the outstanding contribution each participant makes to our parks, agricultural land, rivers, wetlands, coasts and more.” Mr. Smith said.

“We recognise and acknowledge the work of these dedicated volunteers and groups devoted to making sure Victoria’s natural environment is protected and restored for future generations to enjoy.”

“Where possible, the positions will be recruited from within local communities in order to tap into local knowledge and understanding of issues.”

“The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its election commitment to invest $12 million over the next four years to support Landcare coordinators and help local community volunteers protect and restore Victoria’s environment.”

For applications please visit

http://www.landcarevic.net.au/resources/funding/victorian-local-landcare-facilitators-initiative-1 or phone 136 186.

Applications for the Victorian Local Landcare Facilitators Initiative close on 23 October 2011.