In July 2011, the NSW Government commenced a comprehensive review of the state’s planning system, with the aim of creating a new planning system that is more strategic and streamlined and which facilitates sustainable economic growth and upfront community participation. …
White Paper – A new planning system for NSW, public feedback invited by 28 June 2013 Read more »
The new Look Learn Act campaign is highlighting the impacts of weeds on everyone in northern NSW through TV and radio advertising and social media, and encouraging people to identify and report new weed infestations through the innovative website www.looklearnact.com. …
The Youth Guide to Biodiversity, published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. It explains biodiversity …
Community Environment Grants form part of the Sustainable Environment stream of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program. Grants of between $5000 and $50 000 (GST exclusive) are available to help community groups and organisations to contribute to the …
Caring for our Country Community Environment Grants, applications close 8 May 2013 Read more »
The Nature Conservancy publication Innovation for 21st Century Conservation expresses the profound belief that retaining Australia’s unique and rich terrestrial and marine species and varied ecosystems is an urgent challenge that requires innovative partnerships across sectors, and illustrates a richness …
New publication: ‘Innovation for 21st Century Conservation’ in Australia Read more »
Planet earth is struggling to maintain the balance of LIFE for all of the species that call it home. In Australia the fragile landscape is under constant pressure from an ever-growing and consuming, modern way of life. Landcarers everywhere are …
Every year across Australia tens of thousands of people give up their time to battle weeds, feral animals and other invasive threats to the environment, very often without payment. The Invasive Species Council wants to build a picture of the …
Survey: Who’s tackling invasive species in Australia? Read more »
Citizen engagement has become increasingly important in recent years, but we have barely scraped the surface of what innovative public engagement can do for public services, communities and citizens. Part of what is holding us back is outdated myths about …
Resource: ‘From Fairy Tale to Reality: Dispelling the Myths around Citizen Engagement’ Read more »
The Recognition of the Rights of Volunteers Report is based on the views of the 3,000 volunteers who were consulted during October and November 2012 and contains six key principles. The report finds that if adopted, the principles will help …
NSW Volunteering report: ‘Recognition of the Rights of Volunteers’ Read more »
The draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney sets out a new plan for the city’s future over the next two decades, with Sydney expected to have around 1.3 million additional people by 2031. You can play an important role in shaping …
Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney, submissions close 31 May 2013 Read more »