Working together benefits the community
A partnership between Landcare and LLS has delivered numerous successful events for landholders, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations
Capacity to Deliver - NSWLP-011-R016
The issue
When the new NSW Landcare Program commenced, our Coordinators worked with all the Landcare groups in our region to understand their needs and interests, the issues they faced and the topics they would like to learn more about.
This information was very helpful in guiding the development of future projects and grant applications, but unfortunately our Coordinators found it difficult to maintain momentum when they did not have any funding immediately available to run events or activities in response to the stated needs of groups in their regions.
The solution
Building on our existing relationship with Riverina Local Land Services (RLLS), Murrumbidgee Landcare were delighted when RLLS offered us funding, through a Project Agreement, to host events that would build capacity within the local Landcare network. The funding was to allow us to target events to build capacity, increase knowledge and lead to better land management outcomes.
The funding allowed us to offer training events, workshops and field days to Landcare groups and other community members. We were also able to draw on a range of partnerships to significantly value-add to the funding received from RLLS.
The impact
We delivered a total of 30 events over an 18-month period, which included a six-month extension on the original project length due to our inability to run events during Covid restrictions.
Liaising with our RALF and other LLS staff throughout the planning and delivery of events under this project has helped to strengthen the connection between our organisations, and led to additional collaboration on other activities.
RLLS has since offered us an increased amount of funding for the current financial year, and we are now close to completing a second year of successful events through this partnership.
Key facts
- 30 events delivered for community groups
- 11 Landcare and other community groups assisted
- 9 partner organisations offered financial and/or in-kind support