Session 10: Koala Carers on the Frontline | Thaw Zaw

Join Southern New England Landcare for a Lunch and Learn session highlighting the vital role of local wildlife carers in koala rescue, rehabilitation and conservation. This informal session will share insights from the Koala Carers on the Frontline project, including how practical training, regional collaboration and community support are strengthening outcomes for koalas across the Northern Tablelands. Participants will learn about the challenges facing local koala populations, the importance of timely rescue and rehabilitation, and how trained carers help improve animal welfare and release success. Bring your lunch, questions and interest in wildlife conservation, and connect with others who care about protecting koalas and their habitats.

Session 11: Working to protect biodiversity | Robin Aitkin

At this session in August, Robin Aitkin from Hovells Creek Landcare Group will speak to the project they have been running for the last few years, completing earthworks and leaky weirs to repair erosion gullies across the district. The aim is to keep more water on farms and stop tonnes of sediment from clogging up waterways where it has a negative impact on aquatic and riparian flora and fauna.

Hear about the fundamentals of running this kind of project and who to ask for help. See the difference before and after work has been completed and hear about how sites are monitored to make sure sediment is collected.

Session 12: The importance of Flying Foxes | India Howlett (Eurobodalla Landcare) and Shelley Clarke (WIRES) 

Join us for an engaging Lunch and Learn exploring the fascinating world of grey-headed flying-foxes and thei vital role in keeping our forests healthy. Discover why these remarkable native bats matter, how they support pollination and seed dispersal across vast distances, and what simple actions we can take to reduce human-wildlife conflict and keep them safe in our communities. This session will share insights from a successful community event in Eurobodalla, highlighting education, wildlife-friendly practices, and the power of connecting people with nature.

Session 14. From farm decisions to river health: Advancing nature‑positive agriculture through interdisciplinary research -Kim Schwindke

Refreshing Rivers is a 10-year collaboration between LLS, Griffith University, CSIRO and other industry partners. In this session, Kim Schwindke will demonstrate how the program leverages the benefits of taking an interdisciplinary approach to conservation and NRM, and why conservation is no longer just an ecological challenge.

Below the Knees: This session highlighted practical insights from a series of collaborative workshop delivered by Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups (YAN) and Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Group, focusing on grassland ecology, weed control, shared learning and the benefits of coordinated action across property boundaries. 

The Bega Circular Valley 2030 Initiative, is an ambitious effort to transform the Bega Valley into Australia’s most circular regional economy. Led by the Regional Circularity Co‑operative established in 2021, the initiative brings together industry, government, academia and community to rethink how resources are used, reused, and valued across the region and how regenerating natural systems is essential in any resilient economy.

Through pilot projects such as heat‑exchange and energy optimisation for factories and farms, decarbonisation in dairy and beef, improved management of plastics and organics, and large‑scale material‑flow analysis, the program is uncovering practical circular opportunities. Together, these efforts are helping reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, support regenerative agriculture, and build long‑term regional resilience

Streamwatch - Mark Secombe

Discover how Greater Sydney Landcare’s Streamwatch program is strengthening citizen science through innovative, multi-format volunteer support resources.

Session 2: Campfire Gatherings - Den Barber (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager). 

At this session, Den will speak about the Campfire Gatherings held across three regions in 2025. Den will touch on the logistics of these Gatherings, the purpose and intent and what worked well. If you are interested in hosting one of these, or if you would simply like to learn about these Gatherings, please tune in!

Session 1: Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (Letitia Cross)

Session: Healthy Landscapes Need Healthy People

 What makes up a healthy landscape? What happens to a landscape when the people caring for it are exhausted? Mental health isn’t separate from land management, and when we understand signs that we, or someone we care about is struggling, we are better placed to take action. 

 RAMHP has 20 Coordinators employed by Local Health Districts across regional, rural and remote NSW. They provide health promotion and educational activities in their local communities and link individuals with appropriate services. 

 This session will be facilitated by Letitia Cross, a RAMHP Coordinator based in Moree. 

Mark Spain from Global Learning discussed the foundations of leadership, emphasizing self-awareness, mindfulness, and effective interaction with others. He highlighted the importance of navigating conflicts, working in teams, and dealing with complex systems. Mark also touched on the concept of small 'l' leadership, which involves leading one's own life.