Northern Landcare Support Services
Landcare NSW's New Membership and Insurance Portal
Landcare NSW recently released their new Membership and Insurance Program. For a number of years Landcare groups have been asking for cost effective insurance that provides adequate protection for group members. The package is offered in two teirs depending on the income and employer status of the group. The Insurance Program provides Public Liability and Volunteer Workers coverage PLUS Association Liability (if applicable) which covers a range of risks including Professional Indemnity, Officers & Directors Liability and more.
Follow this link to the Landcare NSW website for more information and access to the Membership and Insurance Portal
Step by step guidance is provided. Frequently asked questions are being regularly updated and if you need more information the Landcare NSW team are available to assist on 0400 405 898 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Embracing New Technology in Landcare 
Are you interesting in utilising drones to support your farm management or Landcare project? Drone use can assist in checking crop or stock status, surveying weed incursions, provide data for crop analysis mapping and enable you to survey your sites from a distance.
North Coast TAFE is inviting expressions of interest for a course in drone use to be held at Wollongbar campus in Semester two this year. Mark Fogarty of Casino drone business Blue Horizons and Andrew Trease aviation course co-ordinator at Wollongbar TAFE are planning an information session on drone technology in farming to be held in Casino and are requesting people with interest to contact them to set a date that works for you.
Contact TAFE on 66204 888 or Blue Horizons on 0416 279366
Rebates available to support quad bike safety
The NSW quad bike safety improvement program offers support to NSW farmers to undertake harm prevention activities associated with on-farm use of quad bikes in the workplace. By participating in this program you can be eligible for 2 rebates of up to $1000 each.
Start by listening to their on-line webinar
CLICK HERE for more information or call 13 10 50
Northern Rivers Intrepid Landcare Event April 9th 
This Grass 'n' Creeks event has been created by young people, for young people, to act & lead with Landcare! Our new local Intrepid group are excited to be working with Whian Whian Landcare and the Dorrobee Grass Reserve Trust to bring forth this day of Landcare, connecting to country, munching on local food, making new friends, and most of all, fun!
Sunday, April 9 at 8:45 AM - 6 PM
The day will be shared across two locations, a Whian Whian Landcare site & the Dorrobbee Grass Trust Reserve
The group have said "Northern Rivers Intrepid Landcare are stoked to present: 'Creeks 'n' Grass' - our official Launch. The event follows on from 'Weeds 'n' Waves' which kicked off last year as an introduction to Intrepid Landcare in the Northern Rivers. Over the past two months, our team of young leaders have been working alongside the very supportive Landcare Networks across the Northern Riivers to co-create and design the kind of fun we want to have while making a difference, learning and meeting rad new friends!"
To view the program and register for the day CLICK HERE
Raffle to raise funds for Landcare projects
Take part in Landcare Australia’s 2017 Summer Raffle, and you’ll help support our Aussie environment, ensuring others will be able to enjoy our tropical north for generations to come.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support community projects funded through Landcare Australia.
