| Conference presentations available for download |
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| Wednesday 21 September: 1100 - 1230 |
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| Wednesday 21 September: 1330 - 1500 |
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| Wednesday 21 September: 1530 - 1630 |
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| Friday 23 September: 1000 - 1130 |
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| Final program available below |
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| Sponsorship guru announced as final keynote
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Not for profit
sponsorship guru Julian Moore, has been confirmed as the final keynote speaker
for the Queensland Landcare Conference taking place in Ayr next week.
Julian is a
highly regarded sponsorship practitioner who has worked internationally and in
Australia to help not for profits build relationships with corporate partners. He is also an
accomplished and entertaining speaker who comes armed with real world examples
of how others have succeeded in securing hundreds of thousands in corporate
sponsorship dollars.
Geoff Penton,
Chair Landcare Queensland said the landcare community was honoured to have such
a high calibre speaker at this annual event. “While we’re all
focused on the business of better land management, it’s easy to lose sight of
the actual management of our groups,” Penton said.
“Having Julian remind us of the benefits of corporate partnerships and the
steps necessary to build good working relationships with corporations is
timely,” Penton said. “I have no doubt our landcare groups will leave the
conference refreshed and energised by Julian’s presentation.”
Julian and his
wife Belinda have built an innovative social enterprise helping not for profits
to work more effectively. Between them, they have delivered services to
thousands of not for profit organisations in Australia and abroad, including
those working in land management and conservation sectors.
“Obviously,
we’re thrilled to have such accomplished not for profit consultants freely
share their expertise with us,” Penton said.
Registration to
attend the keynote presentation and other sessions in the conference is still
open. For more information contact Event Manager, Wombat Creative on 0421 709
519 or email landcare2011@wombatcreative.com.au. Special
discounts are available to residents of the Burdekin.
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Thanks to Mackay Environment Group and Wombat Creative, award-winning
film, Gasland will be screened directly following the welcome reception
on Tuesday 20 September. Will Australia's gas boom contaminate our water
supplies? Come along and get some background. The screening commences
at 7.30 pm in the Burdekin Theatre Loft. More information available at the conference registration
desk.
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Presentation opportunities still available for Queensland Landcare Conference
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Have you delivered a program through innovative means?
We are seeking a 20 minute presentation focussing on how you have used innovation in program delivery. For example, have you primarily managed a program online? Have you used new techniques for delivering traditional extension services? Please let us know. The session takes place on Wednesday 22 September.
Engaging young people
Have you had great success in engaging young people in landcare or natural resource management? We have a 15 minute slot available in our youth engagement session being sponsored by DERM. If you have a project you'd like to profile, please contact us as soon as possible. The session takes place on Wednesday 22 September.
Measuring success
We're seeking a 20 minute presentation that focuses on strategies for measuring success of on-ground projects. Whether a formal evaluation program or one tool which has worked for your group, we'd love to hear from you. The session takes place on Wednesday 22 September.
Carbon and the landscape
Is your group working on terrestrial carbon projects? Are you involved in supporting landholders to better manage carbon in their soil? We have a 15 minute presentation available in our concurrent session focussed on carbon and the landscape. Please contact us if you have a project of interest to share. The session takes place on Wednesday 22 September.
The miniature landcare boot camp
This session is scheduled to take place on Friday 23 September and will run for 75 minutes. The session will feature short, snappy presentations around topics such as working with corporate sponsors, engaging Gen Y, social media and other group development matters. We're hoping to attract presenters that really know their stuff and don’t need to rely on powerpoint to teach others what they know. If you think you can help, please let us know. Each presenter will have 15 minutes max (with questions). |
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Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this 22nd annual Landcare conference. A range of packages have been designed to help raise your profile amongst the landcare and NRM sectors in Queensland including the opportunity to sponsor social events, field trips and community attendance. For more information, to discuss taylored package options contact Elli Webb at Landcare Queensland on 07 4637 6285 or sponsorship@landcare.org.au.
To view the prospectus, click on the link below. |
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Lower Burdekin Landcare Association serves to achieve sustainable land use in their local community. The group implements research, seeks funding & administers grants to complete on ground projects such as: water and soil testing; salinity & Weed control; native tree propagation and planting.
The Group also works in partnership with government agencies, local authorities, NQ Dry Tropics, schools and the local community to undertake strategic planning for sustainable natural resource management in its catchment.
The Burdekin Shire, where they focus their work is located in tropical North Queensland and encmopasses the towns of Ayr, Home Hill, Clare, Brandon, Giru, Millaroo and Dalberg. Ayr, where the conference is being held is 88 kilometres south of Townsville. The Burdekin is the sugar capital of Australia with about 80,000 hectares of land under sugar cane and an annual production of about 1.25 million tonnes of raw sugar. The district also contributes one third of the nation's mango harvest and is a major producer of melons and a host of other fruit and vegetables.
Lower Burdekin Landcare Association is excited about hosting this event and eager to welcome you to their region. For more information about Lower Burdekin Landcare Association, visit their website: http://www.lowerburdekinlandcare.org.au/Default.aspx
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| 2011 Conference focuses on generations of guardians |
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The 2011 Queensland Landcare Conference, which was held in Ayr from 20 – 23 September focused on the generations of guardians responsible for land and culture stewardship across the state.
Graham Anderson, Chair Lower Burdekin Landcare Association who hosted the 22nd annual event said the theme reflects a number of issues.
“Firstly, we acknowledge the role Traditional Owners have played as environmental stewards over thousands of years in Australia. Secondly, there are many people who have been involved in landcare since its inception in the 1980’s and they have a lot of knowledge and passion to share. But most importantly, there is a whole new generation of landcarers – young people, students, Gen Y – who are showing a new level of interest in the environment and sustainability. We want to foster this generation of guardians and make sure they have the resources and support they need to make a difference for the future.” |
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