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Landcare Groups: Membership Application

Please use this form to apply for membership and insurance with Landcare NSW as a Landcare Group.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Landcare NSW!

Please note this form is NOT a membership renewal form.

This form is only for new membership applications.

There are three main steps you will have to complete as part of your application:
1. Complete this form to apply for membership for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
2. If required, please provide any further supporting information as requested by Landcare NSW.
3. Pay your invoice for membership and insurance (if applicable), which will be sent to you upon approval of your application.
If you choose to apply for insurance, your insurance certificate of currency will be emailed to you within four weeks of your full invoice having been paid.

Landcare NSW does not offer pro-rata membership fees, unless otherwise agreed with the Memberships Team ahead of your application. If you apply between
1. 1 July and 30 December, the full annual membership fee will be due.
2. 1 January and 30 June, 50% of the annual membership fees will be due.
- Group Name
- Please indicate what type of membership you are interested in:
- Incorporation Number
  If applicable
- Date of Incorporation
  
  DayMonthYear
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState
  
  Postcode
- If your group typically operates outside the postcode area indicated above, please enter the postcode(s) in which you conduct most of your work.
- Does your group have an ABN?
- What is your group's ABN?
- Are you a Registered Charity?
- Are you an endorsed Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)?
- Please select the NSW Region that your group operates within. If it additionally or solely operates outside of NSW, please select Other and advise where.
  
  Other
- Landcare NSW is aiming to capture evidence to demonstrate the impact of Landcare and the socio-economic benefits it delivers. By demonstrating value for money and measurable impact we can make a strong case for continued funding.
  
  The information collected in this section will help us create a detailed picture of what Landcare looks like across NSW, including the economic and social contributions of volunteers.
- Which of the following activities is your Landcare Group involved in?
  
  Other
- How would you classify your group?
  
  Other
- How long has your group been active?
- Where does your group typically work?
  
  Other
- What type of landscapes does your group typically work within?
  
  Other
- Do you run volunteer events/working bees?
- On average, how many volunteers attend an event/working bees?
- On average, how often do you run events/working bees?
  
  Other
- If you know the exact number of your regular volunteers, please enter it below.
- What's the average age of your committee members?
- What's the average age of your regular volunteers?
- Does your group have a website and/or social media pages you can share with us? This will allow us to promote your content on the Landcare NSW socials.
- Website
  e.g., https://landcarensw.org.au/
- Facebook
  e.g., https://www.facebook.com/LandcareNSW/
- Instagram
  e.g., https://www.instagram.com/landcare_nsw/ or @landcare_nsw
- X
  e.g., https://x.com/LandcareNSW
- LinkedIn
  e.g., https://au.linkedin.com/company/landcare-nsw
- As part of our new Landcare NSW website, we offer each member group to have their own sub-section with information about their group and contact or other details. Please include a brief description of your group below for inclusion on our website and directory, and add any contact details or links you'd like included.
  
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- Please provide contact details for the primary contact person within your group.
  
  Note, this will be the main point of contact for all important notices, including invoices, invitations to our AGM, our Connections newsletter, invitations for grants and other funding opportunities.
  
  It is the responsibility of this nominated primary contact to cascade and forward on important information and announcements as appropriate.
- Primary Contact Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Position in the organisation (e.g., Treasurer)
- Primary Contact Phone Number
  Please enter a valid mobile number.Format: 0000 000 000.
- Primary Contact Email Address
  example@example.com
- Secondary Contact Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Secondary Contact Email Address
  example@example.com
- Secondary Contact Phone Number
- Your Members
- Who is a member?
  
  The legal definition of a member "of a not-for-profit organisation is someone who has satisfied the requirements of formal membership of the organisation".
  
  Your group's Constitution will include further specific formal definitions of who qualifies as a member.
- How many individual financial members (if applicable) does your group currently have?
  If unsure, please provide an approximate number. The legal definition of a member "of a not-for-profit organisation is someone who has satisfied the requirements of formal membership of the organisation". Volunteers may also be members.
- Does your group have member groups (that are separate legal entities)?
- Any group members of your group, that are independent legal entities, are not covered by Landcare NSW insurance cover unless they become members of Landcare NSW in their own right.
  
  Landcare NSW member groups, that have their own member groups underneath them, are considered District Networks under the Landcare NSW Constitution, and do not have voting rights with Landcare NSW.
- Please list all your member groups (i.e., groups that are a member with your group, but remain their own legal entity).
- Please add any further comments to your responses above as required.
- As a member group, you must appoint a Representative, who can represent your group at Landcare NSW's AGM, and vote on behalf of your group (if applicable).
  - Each Landcare Member Group must appoint one individual as its Representative by notice to the Secretary (which may be given by completing any online form approved by the Board). The appointment may be a standing one.
  - A Representative may exercise any and all powers of the Landcare Member Group unless the appointment specifies otherwise.
  - The appointment may be made by reference to a volunteer position held.
  - An employee may not be appointed a member representative (this does not apply to group members defined under 5.3 (a) (C) in our constitution - e.g., external organisations that perform activities similar to those of a Landcare Group).
  If the Representative of your group is different to your Primary Contact, please provide their details below.
- Is your Representative the same as your Primary Contact?
- Representative Name
  
  Rep. First NameRep. Last Name
- Representative Email
  example@example.com
- Representative's Position in Group
  E.g., Chair, Treasurer
- Would you like to nominate an Alternate Representative (e.g., in case of absence of Representative)?
- Alternate Representative Name
  
  Alt. Rep. First NameAlt. Rep. Last Name
- Alt. Rep. Email
  example@example.com
- Alt. Rep. Position in Group
  E.g., Vice Chair
- Landcare NSW membership & insurance fees are determined based on your group's expenditure during the 12 months immediately prior to your application.
  
  E.g., if you apply for membership in June, we will ask for your expenditure for the period May-May.
  
  Expenditure is your Group/Entity's expenses (what you have spent) for the immediate past 12 months at the time of applying for membership minus any monies given to another LNSW Member Group.
  
  Examples include:
  - Program Costs: Expenses directly related to delivering your mission, such as community services, educational programs and initiatives, or environmental conservation and revegetation efforts.
  - Staff Salaries and Benefits: Wages for employees, including health benefits, superannuation, and training to ensure they can effectively support the group.
  - Administrative Costs: Office rent, utilities, insurance, legal fees, and technology expenses (software, computers, website hosting).
  - Fundraising Costs: Marketing, event planning, donor outreach, and grant writing efforts to secure funding and sustain operations.
  - Volunteer Support: Costs associated with recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, such as background checks, uniforms, and travel reimbursements.
  - Outreach and Advocacy: Campaigns, workshops, or public awareness initiatives that align with your mission.
  - Equipment and Supplies: Any materials needed to run programs, including medical supplies, educational resources, or operational tools.
- The following fee structure applies for the FY2026-27 (fees are exclusive of GST):
- The Landcare NSW insurance program for Landcare Groups includes three standard insurance policies:
  - Volunteer Workers Personal Accident Insurance
  - Public and Products Liability Insurance
  - Protector / Association Liability Insurance
  Once your application is approved, the primary contact will be emailed an invoice for the group's membership and insurance fees (if applicable), followed by a Certificate of Currency confirming your insurance cover once the invoice has been paid (if applicable).
- The expenditure to be used for fee calculation is for the 12-month period ending on...
  
  DayMonthYear
  Date
- Membership fees: Please indicate your expenditure during the 12-month period ending at the above stated date. E.g., if you have entered 30 April 2026 above, please provide your group's total expenditure during the period 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026.
- Membership and insurance fees: Please indicate your expenditure during the 12-month period ending at the above stated date. E.g., if you have entered 30 April 2026 above, please provide your group's total expenditure during the period 1 May 2025 - 30 April 2026.
- What are sub-committees?
  
  A sub-committee is defined according to NSW Associations Law & Regulation.
  
  It is governed and auspiced by the Committee of an incorporated association or other legal entity. A sub-committee is not a legal entity in its own right, and cannot hold an ABN or enter into a contract.
  
  For sub-committees that identify as local Landcare Groups and are recognised as a Landcare Group by a Landcare group name/logo, the following applies:
  - They are eligible for membership with Landcare NSW
  - They are not automatically covered by your Landcare NSW insurance unless they have been nominated in this form and approved as a sub-committee by Landcare NSW
  - A $55 membership fee (incl. GST) applies per sub-committee if your group wishes to extend your insurance to this sub-committee
- Does your group have sub-committees (that are governed by your group and are NOT separate legal entities) that you would like covered under your insurance policy?
- Number of sub-committees you are requesting insurance cover for
- Please list all your sub-committees (i.e., groups that are governed by your group and are not a separate legal entity).
- Complete this form for each sub-committee listed above: https://form.jotform.com/251658730628868
  
  Please note, without complete information about each sub-committee we will not be able to appropriately provide insurance cover, and enable membership rights.
- Total fees due for sub-committee membership and insurance (in $AUD, incl. GST)
- Total fees due for membership and insurance if applicable) for your group (in $AUD, incl. GST)
- Total fees to be invoiced to your group (in $AUD, incl. GST)
- Landcare NSW’s role is to advocate for its members. As Landcare NSW looks towards the future, we are preparing a new business case to secure funding for Landcare beyond June 2027.
  
  Your input is vital to ensure the needs and priorities of Landcare groups across NSW are captured. We want to reflect on the lessons learned from the current Landcare Enabling Program (LEP), identify gaps and opportunities, and imagine what the next phase of Landcare support could look like.
  
  Please share your thoughts in response to the questions below to help shape the future of Landcare in NSW.
- What do you want Landcare to look like in NSW in the future?
- What is the role of Landcare NSW as the state peak body within this?
- What else do you expect from Landcare NSW to achieve this future vision for Landcare in NSW?
- Please tick the following to confirm your understanding and agreement:
- The Landcare NSW Constitution can be accessed here.
- Landcare NSW is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
  
  The information you provide in this form will be collected and used by Landcare NSW to:
  - Communicate with members about relevant news, events and information
  - Understand the needs and activities of our member groups for the purposes of improving our member services and insurance program
  - Support the ongoing administration of our insurance program
  - Gather insights into the representation of the Landcare movement across the state and Australia-wide
  - Strengthen our advocacy and reporting to partners, funders, and stakeholders
  Your responses will be accessed only by authorised Landcare NSW staff and used for the purposes outlined above. Member data may be aggregated or de‑identified for reporting, planning, or sector‑wide insights. We will not share your identifiable information with third parties unless required by law or with your consent.
  
  By submitting this form, you acknowledge that your information will be collected, stored, and used in line with Australian privacy legislation and Landcare NSW’s privacy practices.
  
  If you have any questions about how your information is handled, or if you wish to access or update your personal details, please contact Landcare NSW.
- How did you hear about us?
- The timeframe for approval varies and may take up to 30 days, depending on the Board's schedule for meetings and out-of-session resolutions. Ensuring all information supplied in this form is complete and correct will help to reduce processing delays and ensure your application can be considered as soon as possible.
  
  When you are ready to submit, please click 'Submit'. A copy of your application will be sent to your group's nominated primary contact.
  
  All membership applications will be considered by the Landcare NSW Board as soon as practicable after they are received.
  
  Please contact our Memberships Team at memberships@landcarensw.org.au if you have any questions.
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