Landcare for Country pilot program
The Landcare for Country Pilot was launched in 2022 through the department's Victorian Landcare Program.
The pilot enables self-determination by supporting Traditional Owner and First Nations aspirations and priorities for Country and people. The aims are to test different ways to support First Nations capacity and capability to engage with Landcare to care for Country.
There are currently 3 pilot partnerships established:
- Tati Tati Kaiejin Ltd
- Barengi GadjinLand Council Aboriginal Corporation
- Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation
2024-25 Outcomes
Total of $2.2 million funding over 4 years
Over 825 people attended Cultural Practice workshops delivered by participating Aboriginal organisations.
320+ engagement activities in partnership with Landcare Networks. Projects include:
- Cultural mapping
- Traditional practice
- Traditional burning
- Project planning
- Field days
Native Nursery Greenhouse Established with over 20,000 native cuttings propagated and planted on Country
Planned projects
Partnering with Landcare groups to undertake revegetation projects
Continue to increase employment and career development opportunities within each organisation
Undertake Cultural mapping activities with Landcare groups
Continue to deliver Cultural practice workshops and field days to Landcare groups
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To learn more about cultural sensitivity and safety when engaging Traditional Custodians in volunteer projects and activities visit: First People’s cultural knowledge.
Page last updated: 17/09/25