The Port Phillip and Westernport CMA recognises that community groups play an invaluable role in the management and preservation of our regions natural assets.
Below is a range of tools that will assist your group to plan activities in your community and get the resources you need to do it. If you need further assistance please contact the Port Phillip and Westernport CMA.
Funding
The following links provide information about funding sources that can be used towards natural resource management projects and to support volunteer community groups:
PPWCMA 2009 Calendar of grants and incentives
Our Community website
Victorian Landcare Gateway
Landcare Online
Group development
The Victorian Landcare Gateway provides a number of resources specifically developed for Landcare groups. These resources will also be useful for many Friends groups. To access these resources follow the link below.
Victorian Landcare Gateway – Group Resources
Case studies
The following publications provide information about work being undertaken by Landcare groups across Victoria and Australia.
Stories of Community Landcare 2004
Snapshot of community landcare- PPWCMA - 2007-2008
Victorian State Landcare Report Card 2007- 2008
Making a Difference – A Celebration of Landcare