Dear RRR Network Member,
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Changing Environments’, new challenges for the living country was the theme of the 2009 WA State NRM Conference held in Geraldton on October 27th - 30th. The event included seminars on climate change and social science, two workshops, a photographic exhibition illustrating images from the 2009 Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) photographic competition, and the 2009 Landcare Awards Dinner.
In addition, the program included a Discovery Day which featured tours throughout the region hosted by NACC staff and experts in the field. The conference program also picked up the “Changing Environments” theme and brought together a diverse range of presenters from all over Australia, including many from Western Australia.
Congratulations to NACC for the wonderful delivery of an interesting, thought provoking and well organised conference.
Sally Rayner Reference Group Member, Bruce Rock
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Landmark survey supports quotas for Women on Boards
Small grants to schools in drought-affected areas
The federal government last week announced funding of $17.4 million to help primary and secondary schools in the forty regions eligible for Exceptional Circumstances drought assistance. Schools may use the funding for items such as text books, uniforms, subject levies, excursions and school camps, or to provide other support which is directly related to schooling. The funding is flexible which means it can be used to subsidise activities for a whole class or school. Principals can also direct support to families most in need. Many schools in this region will receive up to $10,000.
Landcare workshop for the NAR “Looking back to look forward”
Expressions of interest are invited from project managers working for the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council, landcare groups, Indigenous landcare groups, grower groups, state agencies, sub-catchments councils, individuals and community groups, in the Northern Agricultural Region to present their on ground landcare projects at our forthcoming one day workshop in Geraldton on 26 November 2009.
Seeking Good News Stories from Rural and Regional Australia by 13 November
The National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC) is calling for communities and individuals who have developed or identified projects or tools that have grown their community in these tough times, to share their stories with other communities through the National Rural Women’s Network and website. The NRWC will invite the submission of these stories of successful regional community redevelopment and regeneration, and develop a template that other communities can practically use or modify to suit their particular needs.
Support for remote learners
The national network of Rangeland Champions has the ability to provide 'out of hours' support for remote learners. These are people who live in rangeland regions, are passionate about further education, have experience of doing tertiary study by distance, and are available for 'out-of-hours' learning support and advice. Anyone thinking about further study can talk to the local Champion about pathways for entry, courses, etc. The names, contact details, etc. of the current Champions are in the 2009 brochure and website.
The Australian Women's Mentoring Network
The Australian Women's Mentoring Network facilitates mentoring for all women and provides mentoring solutions, training and networking for career and life development. Join over 1200 other career, business and entrepreneurial women in the Australian Women's Mentoring Network!
Recognising Women Farmers - Grants closing soon
Recognising Women Farmers grants offer support for activities that will build the leadership and representative capacity of women in primary industries to strengthen primary industry productivity and build rural, regional and remote community resilience to a changing climate. Applications close 13 November 2009.
View the latest WA Ministerial Media Statements
Boards and Committees
Board Member - Rural Health West Board Applications closing 14 November 2009
Board members - Dairy Futures CRC Applications closing 18 November 2009
Director Finance - International Coach Federation Australasia Inc Applications closing 19 November 2009
Board member - Community Vision Applications closing 20 November 2009
Board members Diabetes Western Australia Applications closing 23 November 2009
Member position - Migration Review Tribunal Applications closing date 4 December 2009
Directors positions AB Corporation - Kununurra based Aboriginal Corporation Applications closing 4 December 2009
Board Member - ABC and SBS Boards Application closing 5 December 2009
Events
Women Leading Change Pemberton 13 November 2009
Realise your Board potential Maitland NSW 14 November 2009
"First Click" getting started with computers Broome 16 November 2009
From Lose: Lose to Win: Win - Responding to Drama, Resistance & Opposition Via Teleconference 17 November 2009
Business Divas Australia Albany 20 November 2009
Strategic Extension Planning for Impact Winthrop 16-17 December 2009
Writing and Pitching Winning media releases? Subiaco 24 November 2009
Landcare workshop “Looking back to look forward” Geraldton 26 November 2009
Your Family, Your Farm, Your Future. Succession Planning Workshops Perth 2 December 2009
Grants and Awards
RIRDC funding and scholarships for 2010-11 Applications closing 12 November 2009
Nominations for the 2009 McKell Medal are CLOSING SOON Nominations closing on 20 November 2009
Student scholarships Applications closing 27 November 2009
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Applications closing at any time
Need funding for a National Youth Week 2010 event? Apply by the 30 November 2009
2010 Aim Scholarships- Individuals Applications closing 11 December 2009
Commonwealth-supported places for Postgraduate coursework in Rangeland Management Applications closing 31 January and 30 June 2010
Other Grant Opportunities
GrantsLink This website helps you find funding available under a variety of grant programs from individuals, businesses and communities to help them develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship.
Grants Directory 2009 The Grants Directory is a compilation of grants and other assistance programs available to communities and local governments in regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The Directory contains programs provided by the Western Australian and Australian Governments as well as private sector organisations.
Lotterywest Grants
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Grants
Department of Environment & Heritage funding
GrantGuru - Community Australia's FREE searchable listing of grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations.
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