Burnett Catchment Care Association

BCCA - Newsletter October 2008

letetia — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:35:06 +0000

Current newsletter available for download: October 2008 - Newsletter

BCCA Annual Report

letetia — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:22:33 +0000

Now available for download is the association’s Annual Report: BCCA Annual Report 2007/2088

Burnett Catchment Care Association - Supporting the QLD Landcare Conference With More Than Field Trips!!!

louise — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:28:05 +0000

To Infinity … and beyond is the theme of this year’s Landcare Conference is Infinity: Sustainability by Design. It is an honour to have this event in our catchment and the Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) are pleased to make a small contribution by hosting two field trips the ‘Bunyips and Bonnie Doon Tour’ and the ‘Sip and Sap Tour’ and BCCA is offering one of it’s valued members the opportunity to attend the full conference program free. Yes, you did read that correctly, - free! BCCA members are in the running to attend this year’s Queensland Landcare Conference completely free, North Burnett Landcare Group this year will be hosting the conference in Monto 21 Sept – 24 Sept and BCCA has the great pleasure of offering to our renewing members and all new members a thrilling chance to attend this conference free, valued at $700 (accommodation not included). A full conference program can be downloaded from www.qldlandcareconference.com There’s still time to get involved.To enter complete the membership renewal form which is attached to the BCCA August newsletter or just simply download the newsletter from www.betterburnett.com and or www.burnettcatchment.org /news or you could request a copy of the newsletter via email from admin@burnettcatchment.org Competition closes 12 Sept so submit your completed membership forms and return to the BCCA office. The winner will be drawn and announced 15 Sept.

If you would like any further information please contact Letetia Berthelsen at BCCA office on 41653551 or admin@burnettcatchment.org GOOD LUCK!!!

Current Newsletter

louise — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:09:42 +0000

The current newsletter is now available for download Newsletter August 2008

BCCA Newsletter 16 July 2008

louise — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:12:13 +0000

The current BCCA newsletter is now available for download: BCCA Newsletter 16 July 2008

Focus on Community Groups Workshops

louise — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:18:03 +0000

Conservation Volunteers Australia in partnership with Toyota Australia are proud to offer a series of free workshops to assist community groups.

Conservation Volunteers is one of Australia’s largest volunteer involving organisations, managing more than 10,000 volunteers a year. Conservation Volunteers and Toyota Australia have worked in partnership for a number of years - together they are working to recruit, and recognise and reward more volunteers. Through the partnership more than 1,000 volunteers have achieved the formal qualification, the Certificate in Active Volunteering.

This FREE workshop series is designed to share experience and expertise with volunteer managers and coordinators (paid and unpaid) from environment groups as well as other volunteer organisations.

Each workshop runs for half a day and there is a choice of topic between:

1. Change management in community groups

Change needs to be managed and conducted in the appropriate sequence to arrive at the desired outcome. Many organisations embark on implementing a new organisational structure or a process yet do not succeed in imbedding it within the organisation culture.

The workshop will teach you the 8 fundamental steps required to implement change.

2. Motivated volunteers

If we understand what motivates volunteers, the volunteer recruitment and retention activities will be targeted and programs will be successful.

The workshop will include an organisation self review and discussion on successful volunteer recruitment and retention strategies.

3. Team development for community groups

Volunteer programs frequently require teams to achieve outcomes. Putting people together and hoping that they become a committed team is a high risk and flawed strategy. Volunteer organisations and leaders need to be intentional and planned in the process of forming and maintaining volunteer teams.

The workshop will address the essential roles within a team and assist in identifying the right person for each role.

4. Project management in community groups

Project Management is controlled process of initiating, planning, executing and closing down a project. The workshop will explore the stages of project management as well as looking at 5 key aspects:

Good communication
Understanding the stakeholders
Leadership skills
Scheduling the project
Identify and control the risks

CALENDAR OF WORKSHOPS (QLD) Workshops run from 9.30am to 12.30pm

Beaudesert August 5 Huebner Toyota, Show Grounds - Albert St, Beaudesert

Brisbane August 6 Motorama 4×4 Toyota, 711 Beaudesert Rd, Salisbury

Noosaville August 19 John Madill Toyota, Nossa Autopark - Eumundi Rd, Noosaville

Nambour September 9 Ken Mills Toyota, 107 Coronation Ave, Nambour

To register email training@conservationvolunteers.com.au or visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

To view a full list of workshops Australia wide download calendar and flyer.

Workshop Calendar Australia Wide

BCCA Newsletter

louise — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:11:09 +0000

BCCA Newsletter

BCCA’s current monthly newsletter is now available for download.

Blast from the Past - Community gets behind Kingaroy Landcare

louise — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:47:41 +0000

Blast from the Past is a series of articles about activities and events from the first decade of the BCCA.

The Kingaroy Landcare Group undertook an integrated tree-planting project, which focused on engaging the wider community. The Group partnered with industry and schools to provide financial and in-kind support and were rewarded with a higher level of confidence for future project development and improved communication with the local community.

Download the Kingaroy Landcare Group Case Study pdf file requires acrobat reader or similar

Blast from the Past - Riparian Vegetation restoration project

louise — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:46:56 +0000

Blast from the Past is a series of articles about activities and events from the first decade of the BCCA.

This project was designed to manage the riparian zone of a significant stretch of the upper Burnett Catchment that was seriously degraded by Cats Claw Creeper. The overall goal of the project was to see a section of Monal Creek populated only by original native species and proved successful.

Download the Upper Burnett CCC Case Study pdf file requires acrobat reader or similar

Blast from the Past - Smalls Ck Landcare Group take the Riverwalk

louise — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:44:48 +0000

Blast from the Past is a series of articles about activities and events from the first decade of the BCCA.

The Smalls Ck Landcare Group, based out of the Eisvold Shire have been actively participating in natural resource management since its affiliation as a Landcare group in 1999. They are largely recognised for their ‘Riverwalk’ project along the Jackie Smalls Creek and Nogo River systems in an attempt to control the spread of noxious weeds. Their ‘hands-on’ approach has resulted in chemical pest control and weed field days in the local areas.

Download the Smalls Creek Riverwalk Case Study pdf file requires acrobat reader or similar