Below you will find a variety of information and other resources for Landcare and community groups, to assist groups to plan, operate, and deliver activities.
Good Governance
Good governance is essential for the healthy running and decision-making of any community group including Landcare groups. This includes keeping good records, running meetings properly and respectfully and ensuring risks are considered.
Code of Conduct: a Code of Conduct sets a strong basis for good governance. Each Landcare Victoria Inc. (LVI) Member Group needs to have a documented code of conduct which covers child safety, bullying, sexual harassment and respect. This is a condition of membership and insurance coverage. LVI updated their Code of Conduct in 2020. This Code can be used as a base for member groups to develop and/or review their own codes.
Committee roles: If your group is going to work effectively and achieve what you want to do, you need a good committee to help make it happen. Members and office bearers need to understand what each committee position entails; this Landcare Note from the Victorian Landcare Program will help define the roles and responsibilities.
Insurance: Every Landcare group needs insurance. It’s a fact of life that despite the best intentions of everyone involved, sometimes things happen that have unwanted consequences. Insurance for local groups can be obtained through Landcare Victoria Inc (LVI), however obtaining insurance through other organisations is also possible. To help with this decision check out the LVI Insurance Note.
Incorporation: Considering incorporating? Contact your Landcare Facilitators to discuss further.
Grant Reporting – Victorian Landcare Grants
Through the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants, $3.55 million is available for Landcare and other environmental volunteer groups and networks that are working to protect and restore land and the environment. These grants are delivered through the Goulburn Broken CMA, including administration of reporting.
Download the 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants – Guidelines Goulburn Broken (PDF)
For more information, contact Kerstie Lee, Regional Landcare Coordinator, kerstiel@gbcma.vic.gov.au or 0437 310 840.
Event Planning
The GMLN Landcare Facilitators are here to help you organise and run events and activities. To help you on your way here’s a range on downloadable and editable forms and checklists from the Victorian Landcare Program to assist you.
Safety Risk Assessment
Planning an Event checklist
Planning a Field Day checklist
Event Registration
Project Management
The Victorian Landcare Program have developed a variety of Project Management guidance notes:
Project site Planning & Management
Risk Management & OH&S
Use the following tools to assist in understanding risk management, maintaining a safe work environment and reporting an incident.
Risk Assessment Form
Incident Report Form
Annual General Meetings
If your group is incorporated, an Annual General Meeting is required to be held each year within five months of the end of the financial year. If your group is not incorporated, such a meeting is not essential, however it is good practice to hold one annually if possible. The AGM serves as a chance to inform members of the activities and direction of the group and is the forum where new committee members and office bearers are elected. To help you run your group’s AGM please see the attached templates and guides below. Download the templates and add your own details.
Please contact us if you need help accessing these resources or would prefer them emailed.