Episode #68 

Landcare's Multifaceted Approach to Community Sustainability

In this podcast episode, Danielle, the Central West Regional Landcare Coordinator, explains her role supporting Landcare groups from Coonamble to Grenfell by helping with projects, funding, governance, and member support.

She describes how Landcare has evolved from an 1980s tree-planting volunteer movement into diverse, community-driven work across the Central West, including community nurseries, sustainable grazing, women’s health and wellbeing, youth nature programs, local produce events, ag tech and drones, and on-ground erosion, weeds, pests, and river rehabilitation.

Danielle outlines how to:

• find or start a Landcare group via the NSW Landcare Gateway and local coordinators,
• emphasizes Landcare’s inclusivity and urban–rural connection, and
• highlights benefits like learning, collaboration, and support networks.

She also notes the annual/state Landcare conferences and awards, and encourages biodiversity and joining existing local activities.