The solution

This gathering had a focus on 'introductions' due to the recent appointments of the new Regional Landcare Coordinators (RLC’s) - Mel Kiel in the Central West and Sharon Cunial in the Central Tablelands. We also had several new Local Coordinators on board and a brand new Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator for the Central West- Rohan Leach, complementing the experienced RALF in the Central Tablelands, Liz Davis. The second focus was 'team building'….as so many were new in their roles it was essential to get to know each other - our agenda allowed for time on the first morning to meet each other via some fun interactive games and 'get to know you' fun facts, where everybody learnt something new and maybe not predictable about their fellow colleagues. We also undertook team building activities, encouraging team bonding, strategizing, and working together in a friendly but feisty afternoon of competition between regions! Day 2 saw both regions spilt up allowing a more strategic approach to project planning. We also heard from our Local Land Service team members and worked on ways in which Landcare can positively collaborate and partner with LLS whilst leveraging the skills and support of the RALF.