R1A-NSWIWS-A Inner West Environmental Investigators

• Location: Burwood
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Burwood Historical Society ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The project aims to provide accredited training and a broad range of skills to the team in searching, collating and presenting the historical stories of Burwood Heritage buildings.
The team will work in the Burwood area in a heritage rich environment, building community ties with the Burwood Historical Society to develop a public document showing the change (buildings) and diversity (community) in the local area since its original development.
 Aim: Highlighting the importance of history and cultural heritage
Activities:
1. Properties will be photographed as they are today
2. Participants will research Council records, internet files and Burwood and Mitchell libraries to trace history of buildings

 Aim: Providing the public with a well researched and clearly presented document that will aid the understanding of influences that made Burwood the way it is today.
Activities:
1. With the guidance of the supervisor, the participants will prepare a project plan including timeline for completion.
2. The participants will identify properties to be included in the study.
3. The data collected will be analysed.
4. The participants will develop a format for the report

 Aim: To document the environmental impact on changes to original properties
Activities:
1. Where records are available, calculate the original size of the land on which the property is situated and compared to current block. This information will be used to calculate loss or gain of green space.
2. Record description of current garden to establish if drought tolerant and native plants are present.
3. Research Council records for approval to remove trees from properties.

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R1A-NSWTPG-B Wagga Wagga Community Environment Enhancement Project

• Location: Wagga Wagga
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Wagga Wagga Demonstration Gardens ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The Personnel Group will partner with the Wagga Wagga Demonstration Gardens group and the City Council to undertake a project in local environment enhancement.

This partnership has identified several areas for rehabilitation within urban and native environments. These include:
• Belling park
• Shaw street Gardens
• Ashmont Public School
• Riverina Environmental Education Centre
• Department of Housing sites

The main focus of this project will be educating both participants and the wider community in the use of organic gardening. Presently the Wagga Wagga Demonstration Gardens group operates and maintains a community based organic garden. Their knowledge and existing processes will be the basis for our project.

Participants will complete some initial training within the group’s community garden, but will quickly take their aquired knowledge to the other identified projects within the community.

The city of Wagga Wagga is also identified as an area of significant cultural importance to the indigenous community. The group will look to link with local indigenous bodies and use their knowledge of native plants and land management to influence the practices of the group.
Demonstration Gardens have an existing relationship with Riverina TAFE allowing onsite delivery of units from the Certificate II in Rural Skills package. Participants will complete these available units amassing at minimum 150 hours of accredited training.

At the conclusion of the program Participants will have experienced both accredited and non-accredited training, genuine work experience interacting with the current work force, a solid understanding of environmental gardening and best practice for land management and expert job seeking assistance to help them find employment in this field.

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R1A-NSWENV-C Bonville Headland Environmental Restoration and Access

• Location: Bonville
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Coffs Harbour City Council ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The project will provide training and skills development to participants in the regeneration and restoration of coastal ecosystems, the protection of aboriginal sites and the provision of visitor facilities. The project will be based in the Coffs Harbour Local Government area.
The primary project will be the construction and paving of a section of the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk at Bonville Headland in an Endangered Ecological Community (Themeda Grassland on seacliffs and coastal headlands in the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions).
Aims
• Improve public access and protect an aboriginal site and artefacts from further degradation and disturbance by constructing a paved walkway on the headland.
• Improve safety for visitors by constructing fencing on the headland.
• Reduce sediment due to erosion by pedestrians on the headland.
• Improve the biodiversity by the reduction of weeds on the headland and Dunecare sites.
• Improve fauna habitat by increasing the number of native trees and shrubs at the sites.
• Increase knowledge of the local flora and fauna by collecting records of flora and fauna.
• Provide baseline data to aid in guiding further works by weed mapping and survey data collection.
• Reduce the population and range of the feral bird, Indian Myna, by the construction of wire bird traps for distribution by Council to ratepayer

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R1A-NSWTPG-A The Griffith Community Enhancement Project

• Location: Griffith
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Griffith City Council , Marambul Yughanah
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

This project aims to provide training and relevant skills to the NGJC team in restoration of native bushland, swampland, and native gardens in order to maintain the ecosystem. The team will work in the Griffith Shire in partnership with the Griffith City Council. The primary project will include planting and rehabilitation of bushland surrounding Lake Wyangan. Additional areas will include Jake Carson Reserve, Scenic Hill, the Community Gardens, Nericon Swamp, Campbell Swamp and Hermit’s Cave (Listed Heritage Site). All sites are home to native plants and animals, and are important tourist and/or recreation and leisure areas.

Aims
• To plant more native plants, which are drought resistant, prevent soil erosion and rising salinity level
• To regenerate local bushland areas to benefit the community
• To care for, maintain and protect current environmental areas
• To learn more about and promote environmental causes on a local scale

Activities
• Planting native plants in the area
• Planting saplings to prevent soil erosion
• Care and maintenance of plants already in the areas, including weeding, pruning and watering
• Construction of retaining wall to control and prevent erosion
• Repair fencing
• Native seed collection
• Native plant propagation
• Construction of pitfall traps and shade tents for the Griffith Biodiversity Study

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R1A-NSWJQU-B Heritage Heroes

• Location: Penrith
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 12/04/2010
• End Date: 7/10/2010

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in local cultural heritage awareness and the historic significance, marketing and advertising of the sites as well as the restoration of selected sites within the Blue Mountains and Outer Western Sydney Regions. The aim is to raise public awareness of these cultural sites through the planning and provision of (free of charge) guided tours, to tourist and students from the local schools, through the regions discovering sites such as the Lennox Bridge, Arms of Australia Inn, Muru Mittigar, Penrith Weir, The Rock Lookout and Bents Basin etc that will provide an insight to the cultural and historic significance of the toured sites. It will be the responsibility of the participants to develop the tour, including establishing relationships with potential partner agencies. Additional projects areas will be developing materials to promote to tourists/students, as well as the restoration/maintenance of the sites.

Aims
• Improving the support and awareness of Heritage listed areas within the region through research and promotion.
• Improving community access to the sites through provision of guided tours in conjunction with local councils.

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R1A-NSWENV-D Environmental Habitat Restoration and Protection along the Ballina Coast.

• Location: Ballina
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Ballina Shire Council ,
• State Date: 12/04/2010
• End Date: 8/10/2010

The focus of this activity will be improving public access and environmental restoration works on the Ballina-Lennox Head coast near Ballina, Lennox Head, Skennars Head and Angels Beach. Residential development, weed infestation, fire, sand mining and quarrying have disturbed and reduced the area of original vegetation. Ballina Shire Council in conjunction with Landcare groups are working together to enhance and restore sites by improving beach access, protecting sand dunes, removing weeds and re-establishing native vegetation.

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R1A-NSWJQU-A Growing Green

• Location: Penrith
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 12/04/2010
• End Date: 7/10/2010

This project aims to provide young people with the training and skills in marketing, advertising and successfully providing a free service that promotes clean, sustainable, environmentally friendly, ‘green’ schools and community organisations (inc. Childcare centres, Youth centres and Council or Department buildings.)
The team will work with schools, community groups and government departments in the local Penrith area to encourage then to evaluate and improve their eco-footprint. The aim is to provide these organisations with the tools to improve their recycling and composting processes and increase the eco-efficiency of their building, gardening and appliance and furniture.

Aims
• Promoting and increasing the community’s awareness of their impact on the environment by survey, sustainability assessment and research followed by the promotion and marketing of an appropriate package that provides written information, interactive DVD’s, advice, encouragement and assistance to help groups make changes to the environmental and sustainability policies and practices in their area of stewardship.

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R1A-NSWGRE-A Boat Beach Dune Stabilisation and Revegetation Project, Seal Rocks

• Location: Seal Rocks
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Great Lakes Council ,
• State Date: 19/04/2010
• End Date: 15/10/2010

The major project focuses on the stabilisation and revegetation of a coastal dunal system and to improving and formalising community access-ways to the beach. This will be achieved by:

• Managing threatening coastal weeds such as Bitou Bush, Lantana, Senna
• Planting and guarding over 300 endemic plant species
• Installing steps from day-use car park area to beach
• Installing bago and wind fencing
• Constructing shelters over picnic tables
• Collecting and removing beach debris.

For program enhancement purposes, participants will be involved in the collection of local native species in coastal dunes and bordering littoral rainforest and have work experience in the Council’s nursery. Water Watch, Worimi Awareness and Marine Park Education activities have been added for further depth and the team will also work alongside members of Boomerang Beach Dune Care, Pacific Palms Wetland Revegetation and Seal Rocks Lighthouse groups in conservation and revegetation activities.

By the end of 26 weeks, outputs include:
5 hectares of land regenerated
2 hectares of dunes stabilised
500 new plantings
5 hectares of weed removal
5 metres of steps constructed
100 metres of fencing installed
2 x picnic tables shelters constructed
1kg of seed collected
1000 seedlings propagated
9 Water Watch entries
2 x Worimi Awareness worksheets.

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R1B-NSWNOR-B Cessnock Kurri Sand Swamp Restoration Project

• Location: Cessnock
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

The area of bushland at Stanford Merthyr in Kurri Kurri is in urgent need of environmental restoration. The area has been decimated by human activity within the bushland. This rejuvenation is vital for it’s future existence.
Rejuvenation of Crown Land includes
• Training of 10 indigenous and non-indigenous participants in Conservation and Land management to gain full qualification and employment
• Removal of dumped recyclable wastes materials, combustibles, metals and tyres â€�' 2 weeks to clear
• Erosion control using hand tools and dirt from same area to stabilise
• seed collection
• seed propagation
• Riparian planting of endemic species along drains and watercourses
• Renewal replanting of forest environment tracks and trails used by public as on-foot exercise areas. Planting to take place along sides of tracks.
• Creation of botanically identified native plant area for public access
• bush regeneration and planting natives trees
• walking and nature track construction/restoration
• flora, fauna and land surveys and notification back to Department of lands
activities to care for the natural environment and cultural heritage

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R1B-NSWTPG-C Deniliquin Urban Rehabilitation Project

• Location: Deniliquin
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

This project aims to complete rehabilitation work on urban environments within the Deniliquin area, whilst developing the skills and competencies of its participants.
The main project area will be based around the Harfleur Street Reserve in central Deniliquin. Surrounded by housing, a golf course and a slow running creek, this site has long been an illegal dumping ground for green waste, and has become overgrown with introduced plant species. There has been a reduction of native plants, although there is potential for renewal of both native plant types and wildlife. Depending on flow of the creek there may be some need for water quality monitoring and appropriate response.
The secondary project area will be the process of clearing and replanting important roadsides leading into town. This will primarily take place at Crispe street, Finley and Hay roads where participants will work to identify sparsely vegetated areas and to propagate and replant native plant species.
The major aims of this project are as follows:

• Rehabilitate several over-run sites within the Deniliquin area leading to greater city beautification.
• Monitor local vegetation and wildlife to improve habitats
• To skill individuals in introduced plant species and weed eradication
• To revegetate using native plants that have been sourced and propagated by the participants or within the local community

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R1B-NSWENV-E Tweed Shire Urban Bushland Enhancement Project

• Location: Murwillumbah
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Tweed Shire Council ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

The focus of this activity will be:
1. Assisting Landcare groups implement strategies from the Tweed Byron Bush Futures �' Improving Urban and Peri-Urban Bushland Sustainability in Tweed and Byron Shires and
2. Construct fencing to prevent herbivore damage in Endangered Ecological Communities at Cobaki.

• Planting, mulching, weed control, install tree ID plaques, boardwalk and steps construction at The Broadway, Burringbar.
• Improve public access and reduce erosion by constructing paths at Hospital Hill, Murwillumbah.
• Undertake planting, mulching, weed control at Uki, Chillingham, Byangum and other Landcare sites.
• Improve biodiversity at Landcare sites by the reduction of weeds.
• Propagate plants from locally sourced seed for use by Landcare, Council staff and the team for revegetation works.
• Restore corridors and improve fauna habitat and biodiversity by increasing the number of native trees and shrubs at the sites.
• Construct fencing at Cobaki endangered ecological community, approximately 500m in three planting areas.
• Increase knowledge of the local flora and fauna by collecting opportunistic sighting records for inclusion on Council and DECCW databases.
• Reduce the population and range of the feral bird, Indian Myna, by the construction of wire bird traps for distribution by Council to ratepayers.
• Provide awareness to the general public on the importance of urban nature conservation by the team’s activities

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R1C-NSWENV-F Casino Wetland Rehabilitation and Facility Improvement Project

• Location: Casino
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Richmond Valley Council ,
• State Date: 28/06/2010
• End Date: 24/12/2010

The project will be based in the Richmond Valley Local Government Area.
The focus of this activity will be:
• To assist Richmond Valley Council undertake light construction projects for the provision of visitor facilities, weed removal and tree planting at the Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetlands at Casino.
• Undertake bush regeneration activities at various locations in the Richmond Valley including Casino, Coraki and Evans Head.
Project Aims:
During this project, participants will support the Richmond Valley Council by undertaking infrastructure and environmental restoration projects. The team will also assist where required other community groups and organisations with projects in the Council area.
Jabiru Geneebeinga Wetland Rehabilitation Program will see the team undertaking a variety of jobs including:
• Formalising tracks by installing paths using compacted gravel road base.
• Light construction and infrastructure improvements.
• Undertake bush regeneration and environmental restoration.
• Participating in planning and design.
• Meeting OH&S and risk assessment requirements.
• Project management.

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R1C-NSWIWS-B Auburn Youth Enviro-Web Project

• Location: Auburn
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 28/06/2010
• End Date: 24/12/2010

The project aims to provide accredited training and a broad range of skills to the team in researching sustainable practices to include as content for a website. They will liaise with community groups to gain input into the design of the website and conduct education sessions with local groups to promote use of the site.

The team will work closely with Auburn Diversity Services (Auburn Migrant Resource Centre) and the many local cultural community groups. The website will include links to local services and community groups will be encouraged to include links to the Enviro-web site on their web pages.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Clarence Valley Bushland Restoration

• Location: Clarence Valley
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: North Coast Region Parks and Wildlife Group ,
• State Date: 9/08/2010
• End Date: 4/02/2011

The project will be based in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area.
The project will assist the North Coast Region Parks and Wildlife Group (NPWS) in the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW), Clarence Valley Council, Clarence Landcare Inc. and Susan & Elizabeth Island Trust undertake:
• bush regeneration,
• environmental restoration,
• seed propagation,
• planting,
• weed control,
• soft landscaping and
• track work
The above tasks will take place at a number of National Parks, Nature Reserves and crown lands administered by the above agencies.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Lismore Botanic Gardens Infrastructure

• Location: Lismore
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Inc. ,
• State Date: 9/08/2010
• End Date: 4/02/2011

The project will be based in the Lismore City Local Government Area.
The focus of this activity will be to assist:
• The Friends of Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens undertake light construction projects, bush regeneration activities, weed removal and tree planting at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens at Lismore.

Activities planned for the site are:
• Construct a composting toilet from concrete blocks and steel roof for use by the Gardens volunteers.
• Create new garden beds, paths and tracks.
• Improve biodiversity and increase the size of the collection by planting trees and shrubs.
• Install plant label posts and nameplates.
• Increase native animal habitat by undertaking weed control in new areas of development.
• Improve the public amenity of the site by carrying out improvements where required.

Lismore City Council implement works as outlined below:

• Armouring of stormwater drains using rockwork. There are numerous sites for project work funded through Council’s Stormwater Management Service levy. The work involves construction and armouring of stormwater drains to mitigate stormwater flows and subsequent erosion.
• Landscaping, planting and mulching will be undertaken on completion of construction works.
• Council has an ongoing need for Indian Myna and Cane Toad traps. The exotic Indian Myna birds and Cane toads are a problematic pest to the North Coast and the council has begun a humane culling program to reduce their numbers. Participants will build traps for volunteers to take out and set. The depot will also provide a work site for nursery activities and provides a venue during wet weather.

Rosebank Recreation Reserve Trust with weed control, planting & infrastructure building at Rosebank Recreation Reserve.

Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Lands Council have requested a ramp to be built to a composting toilet constructed by a previous National Green Jobs Corps team. The timber ramp will enable access for elderly community members who have trouble using steps.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Cessnock Stanford Merthyr Bushland Rejuvenation Project

• Location: Cessnock
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Land Management Program ,
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 13/02/2011

The area of bushland at Stanford Merthyr in Kurri Kurri is in urgent need of environmental restoration. The area has been decimated by human activity within the bushland. This rejuvenation is vital for its future existence.
Rejuvenation of Crown Land includes:
• Removal of dumped recyclable wastes materials, combustibles, metals and tyres �' 2 weeks to clear
• Erosion control using hand tools and dirt from same area to stabilise
• Constructing perimeter banks and /or diversion channels to direct or diminish water flow. Utilizing matting and mulch and specific plantings for long term repair
• Seed collection
• Seed propagation
• Riparian planting of endemic species along drains and watercourses
• Renewal replanting of forest environment tracks and trails used by public as on-foot exercise areas. Planting to take place along sides of tracks.
• Creation of botanically identified native plant area for public access
• Bush regeneration and planting natives trees
• Walking and nature track construction/restoration
• Flora, fauna and land surveys and notification back to Department of lands Community education of visitors who are informed of the scope and purpose of the works and are encouraged to be involved in ongoing maintenance of this and other sites.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Berkeley - Hooka Point and Heritage Park Natural Restoration Project

• Location: Berkeley
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Lake Illawarra Authority ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 21/02/2011

At the completion of the project Hooka Point and Heritage Parks will have bush regeneration and maintenance throughout the park lands.
All of the above will be undertaken in partnership with the Lake Illawarra Authority (LIA). The intent of the Authority's activities has been to restore the ecological environment of the lake whilst recognising the importance that the community places on the lake as a vital regional recreational and tourist resource. Tourism is an emerging industry in the Illawarra hence the importance of continuing the restoration program
The regeneration of the areas will require the planting of plant species within the areas which have been cleared and affected by uncontrolled vehicle access.
The dominant species to be planted in this area is Casuarina glauca, this is due to it natural dominance in this area. Other species will be planted in proportion to their natural occurrence in this area. New plants are proposed to be planted within the Swap Oak Forest, Heritage Park and around Hooka Point.
The aim of the bush regeneration and maintenance is to Improve community access to the parklands through weed removal activities.
Plants will also be included in the seed bank that commenced in the previous project. Collection of seeds will be undertaken primarily at Heritage Park as there is an abundance of trees and shrubs that are identified above. Seed banks are increasingly being seen as an important conservation tool for maintaining the diversity of the Australian Flora. Large quantities of genetic material can be stored in a very small space in a seed bank. The purpose of the seed bank is to supply seed to the LIA to produce seedlings for planting around Lake Illawarra.

Please contact Anu Stevens at anustevens@illawarraitec.com.au or on (02) 4227 1715

PP2-MTYU-NSW- Port Kembla Harry Moreton Park Community Partners Bush Regeneration Project

• Location: Wollongong
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Harry Moreton Park , Barrack Heights Community Garden
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 20/02/2011

Harry Moreton Park �' participants will work to remove Lantana and other weed species along the northern border of the park, encouraging natural regeneration and replanting local endemic species where required. This park forms part of the Green and Gold Bell Frog habitat.
Barrack Heights Community Garden �' this site will link the participants with a vibrant community group and provide opportunities for community education, developing community gardening/sustainability skills and bush regeneration in woodland ecosystem. The team will work with the community garden group to broaden their hands-on experiences, strengthen the link between the community group and the regeneration works on the site, and help the group to access garden resources.
Port Kembla Community Project �'The site includes dry rainforest, coastal and native grassland ecosystems to broaden the participants’ hands-on experiences. The PKCP also have a vibrant mens’ group and community garden group that will be included in the community education aspect of this project.
ACGs training rooms and outdoor learning facility �' participants will cover the theory required for their accredited training in an interactive environment. They will learn about the link between climate change, lifestyle and conservation through Sustainability Auditing. The teams will collate this material with data collected from the project sites (including environmental and community surveys) to produce reports and which will be used to generate community education resources.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Berry Woodland Corridors Revegetation Project

• Location: Berry
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 20/02/2011

This project builds on local efforts to improve the engagement of landholders in the Berry Corridor area. Working with landholders, government agencies and Berry Landcare Group the project will link key areas of remnant woodland with several wetlands and the Broughton Creek system creating habitat corridors and improving biodiversity.
Project Aims:
• Improve connectivity, resilience and conservation of vegetation communities in the Shoalhaven.
• Provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of woodlands, wetland ecosystems and riparian ecosystems in the Berry area.
• Improve the biodiversity and water quality of the tributaries to the Broughton Creek and the Shoalhaven River through riparian cluster plantings, wetland plantings and installation of fencing
• Improve native habitat through weed removal activities, and revegetation
Activities to achieve these aims will include:
 fencing to prevent stock gaining access to remnant vegetation, wetlands & riparian areas.
 planting natives trees and establishment of habitat corridors
 weed control in fenced areas;
 establishment and enhancement of vegetation corridors/shelter belts
 erosion control along stream banks;
 biodiversity monitoring;
 flora, fauna and land surveys and audits.
 community consultation and surveys relating to the environment.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Wyong Bush Regeneration Project

• Location: The Entrance North
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Wyong Shire Council ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of coastal dunes, wetland ecosystems and riparian ecosystems. The team will work in the Wyong Shire Local Government area. The primary project will be a large scale dune restoration project at the Entrance North. Additional project areas will be Tumbi Creek, Ourimbah Creek and Wyong River and Tuggerah Lakes foreshore on projects which aim to enhance the quality of Tuggerah Lakes.

• The projects will provide the team with opportunities to learn the following natural resource management skills:
• bush regeneration,
• planting native vegetation;
• erosion control;
• weed control
• beach and dune rehabilitation;
• nursery work
• watter quality monitoring.

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PP2-MTYU-NSW- Central Coast Restoration of Endangered Ecosystems and Bush Regeneration Project

• Location: The Entrance
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: National Parks Wild life Services , Wyong Shire Council
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

National Parks & Wildlife Services -This project aims to provide individuals with training and skills in the restoration and rehabilitation of endangered ecological communities (EEC) through the removal of weeds of national significance (WONS), noxious weeds and replanting native species of local providence. The team will work within National parks, Nature Reserves and State Conservation Areas. Flora and fauna surveys will be undertaken by the team aimed to provide information on species found in the proposed areas.

The project aims to provide the participants with the opportunity to learn and develop natural resource management skills in:
• The improvement of native vegetation and habitat for native flora and fauna
• Bush regeneration
• Planting local species
• Flora surveys
• Fauna surveys

Wyong Shire Council - This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of coastal dunes, wetland ecosystems and riparian ecosystems. The team will work in the Wyong Shire Local Government area. The primary project will be a large scale dune restoration project at the Entrance North. Additional project areas will be Tumbi Creek, Ourimbah Creek and Wyong River and Tuggerah Lakes foreshore on projects which aim to enhance the quality of Tuggerah Lakes.

Aims
•Improving the biodiversity of the river through riparian cluster plantings, wetland plantings and installation of fauna boxes;
•Improving community access to the reserve through weed removal activities, walking track construction, installation of picnic tables and interpretive signage.

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R1A-QLDDES-B Cairns Environs Riparian Systems Rejuvenation Project

• Location: EDMONTON
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Trinity Inlet Catchment Association Incorporated ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The Cairns Environs Riparian Systems Rejuvenation Project aims to provide participants with experience, understanding and knowledge of the Riparian Ecosystems within the Cairns Environs region.
• Skills gained from this project will include:
• Plant propagation techniques
• Seed collection
• Plant nursery duties
• Plant identification
• Weed eradication techniques
• Chemical handling
• Ability to identify Occupational Health and Safety risks
• Small machinery use and maintenance
• Revegetation skills
• Planting
• Mulching and;
• Other general horticultural or land management skills.

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R1A-QLDJFS-E Charters Towers Towers Hill Habitat and Historic Area Protection

• Location: Towers Hill
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Charters Towers Regional Council ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The project will be undertaking extensive erosion control and repairs to the historic Towers Hill Lookout.

The proposed site within this project is highly visible and fully accessible to the local community. This will result in raised community awareness of these local environmental issues.

• Improve the natural environment of the Towers Hill area and surrounds through tree planting, weed control, restricting uncontrolled access, undertaking repairs to walking tracks.
• Improve biodiversity of Towers Hill through weed eradication and re-planting of native vegetation.
• Increase population numbers of local wildlife eg Allied Rock Wallabies and Black Throated Finch, through weed eradication and planting of native vegetation which will provide long-term sustainable habitat.
• Reducing weeds to encourage natural bush regeneration.
• Improve community awareness of the importance of native vegetation and the protection of threatened species through organised “on ground” activities, written articles in local media, static displays in local community, involvement of the team members and the local community in local, State and National environment “days” and events.

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R1B-QLDJFS-G Merrimac State School Riparian and Environmental Area Restoration Project

• Location: Merrimac
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Merrimac State School ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

This National Green Jobs Corps Project will play a significant role in restoring the natural habitats of Gin House Creek and adjacent environment area through:
• Revegetation and regeneration of approximately 2.5ha of riparian habitat along Gin House Creek, a major tributary of the Nerang River and the adjacent area.
• Weed eradication and planting of native vegetation, which will provide long-term sustainable habitat for butterflies, birds, fish and other native fauna that should be found in the area but are significantly depleted.
• Implement erosion control measures at the site
• Develop an environmental management plan for the site which will include short, medium and long term action plans that not only ensure sustainable environmental outcomes but will also continue to engage the school community, student and neighbours of the site
• Establish baseline data (water quality, fish survey, fauna survey, flora survey, weed survey) which will continue to be monitored over time to ascertain environmental improvements at the site and long term success of project objectives
• Provide riparian revegetation to Gin House Creek and adjacent area - planting with species that should be occurring naturally in this area but are on the whole depleted in numbers and variety.
• Rebuild the existing track system from the creek and within the project area to meet safety standards and address erosion
• Involve students, the school community (parents, families and teachers), and wider community in environmental projects and community events at the site
• Significantly increase awareness and understanding of the natural and cultural values, as well as significantly increase community on-ground action and management of the area.
• With assistance and support from the local indigenous community, establish a cultural trail within the site. An area will be replanted with species which have significance to Aboriginal people as sources of food, traditional medicines or tools, to redress the loss of species and collaboration will continue with traditional landowners to grow and develop this site.
• Provide learning opportunities for project participants, local landholders and the local community in ecological restoration and sustainable land use.
• Foster community involvement and support for environmental projects (engaging students, parents, Gold Coast City Council, Lakelands Golf Course and neighbouring nursery).
• Provide environmental area available to a variety of community and educational groups
• Provide access to the site for the school neighbours (aged care facility).
• Involve students in planning and developing a vegetable garden using sustainable (permaculture) and organic principles

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R1B-QLDJFS-F Ingham Herbert River and Tyto Wetlands Habitat and Biodiversity Project

• Location: Ingham
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Hinchinbrook Shire Council ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

This project will:

• Improve the natural environment of the Lower Herbert River area and TYTO Wetlands through tree planting, weed control, seed collecting, plant propagation and restricting uncontrolled access,
• Improve biodiversity through weed eradication and re-planting of native vegetation
• Increase population numbers of local wildlife through weed eradication and planting of native vegetation which will provide long-term sustainable habitats.
• Reducing weeds to encourage natural bush regeneration.
• Improve community awareness of the importance of native vegetation and the protection of threatened species through organised “on ground” activities, written articles in local media, static displays in local community, involvement of the team members and the local community in local, State and National environment “days” and events.
• Increase information about local species and threatening processes through data collection, mapping and establishing monitoring sites

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R1C-QLDCHA-A Collingwood Park Westfalen Parklands Project

• Location: Collingwood Park
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 28/06/2010
• End Date: 24/12/2010

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of former mine site, Westfalen Parklands. The site is owned by Challenge Employment and Training and comprises 170 acres of former mining land, and includes a significant portion of the 6 mile creek catchment. The site is located in the Ipswich City Council Local Government area.
This two-fold project will involve:

1. The removal of weeds and replanting of locally occurring vegetation throughout the property in order to improve the catchment area for 6 mile creek and limit erosion.

2. The establishment and regeneration of public walking tracks throughout the property.

Aims
• Improving community access to the Westfalen Parklands through weed removal activities, walking track construction, installation of picnic tables and interpretive/informative signage;
• Establishing unique walks through colour coding or name identification that may be translated into brochures and other promotional materials for the public.
• Restoring the site vegetation of the Westfalen Parklands through weed removal activities, replanting of local plant species and activities preventing further erosion.
• Educating participants on local flora and fauna, conservation and landcare management and sustainable practices.
• To work in alignment with Ipswich City Councils proposed activities to restore additional sections of 6 Mile Creek on public property.

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R1C-QLDSKI-A Gympie and Cooloola Regional Biodiversity Project

• Location: Gympie
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Cooloola City Farm ,
• State Date: 28/06/2010
• End Date: 24/12/2010

This project aims to provide skills and training to the team involved in the propagation of local native species in the Gympie area. The team will work out of the City Farm Nurseries in Gympie and Tin Can Bay and gather seed from local native species through out the Cooloola region. Native species will be propagated from this seed for distribution to various organisations, councils and the general public.
Aims
• Ensuring the biodiversity of the region through the propagation and distribution of local native species.
• Ensuring the sustainability of native habitat through the supply of native plants vegetation to local groups
• Creating awareness of local native species and bush tucker plants

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PP2-MTYU-QLD- Ayr Community Landcare and Nursery Project

• Location: Ayr
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 13/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in bush regeneration, riparian zone restoration, establishing a community seed bank, establishing a community nursery propagating local plant species and establishing a community garden using organic principles that demonstrates sustainable land use practices. The primary project location will be the grounds that were originally the Burdekin Race Course which has now been handed over to community use (BAYWATCH �' Burdekin Area Youth Watch, Burdekin Landcare and Gudjuda Aboriginal Reference Group) by the Burdekin Shire Council. Secondary locations will be Plantation Creek and Alva Beach - both significant areas of current landcare activity under the management of Gudjuda Aboriginal reference Group. At these locations NGJC will be assisting with extending areas of protection of cultural sites, expanding the areas of revegetation and controlling weed invasion.
Aims
• To provide ongoing supply of native plant seedlings to local Landcare projects, particularly ground covers, shrubs and local native grasses.
• Extend the areas of revegetation at the old Burdekin Racecourse �' thereby extending the wildlife corridor along the upper stretch of Plantation Creek (tributary of the Burdekin River).
• Provide a demonstration community garden area and community participation opportunity to learn about sustainable land management (eg low water use garden establishment, recycling, composting, worm farming, companion planting etc).

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PP2-MTYU-QLD- Bundaberg Hinterland to Coast Phase 2

• Location: Bundaberg
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: OceanWatch Australia Limited , Centacare Bundaberg
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 13/02/2011

The Bundaberg Hinterland to Coast Phase 2 project will support local environmental, conservation and community initiatives which deliver tangible outcomes over multiple sites throughout the Bundaberg region. The team will work with four partner agencies (Bundaberg Regional Council; Oceanwatch Australia Ltd; Centacare Bundaberg; Burnett Mary Regional Group) to create a diversity of environmental activities available to the team and to ensure broad district project site coverage.
Aims:
• Improving the biodiversity at environmental sites through eradication of noxious weeds and debris to encourage growth of indigenous species and improve local habitat
• Planting of native trees to promote natural area restoration and regeneration
• Support native area regeneration and minimise human impact by repairing fencing and erecting barriers to human and vehicle access to sensitive areas
• Maintain the continued establishment of a local “Bundaberg Community Garden” to support sustainable living practices and community collaboration
• Provide practical support to the Bundaberg Regional Council to carry out water monitoring activities at Baldwin Swamp, the original water supply for Bundaberg and local environmental conservation park within the city
Work closely with each team member to support their completion of an accredited qualification in Cert II in Conservation and Land Management and support the development of a transitional pathway into an employment or further education outcome.

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PP2-MTYU-QLD- Townsville Community Conservation Project

• Location: Townsville
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Townsville City Council , Permaculture Townsville
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 13/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in bush regeneration, riparian zone restoration, propagating local native plant species and establishing a community garden using organic principles that demonstrates sustainable land use practices. The primary project location will be the Upper Ross River (Borrow Pits) and secondary locations will be Community Gardens Railway Estate Townsville, Stuart Creek (tributary of the Ross River) , Community Nursery - West End, and Rowes Bay Wetlands Pallerenda.
Aims

• To provide ongoing supply of native plant seedlings to local Landcare projects, particularly ground covers, shrubs and local native grasses
• Extend the areas of revegetation at the Borrow Pits, Stuart Creek and Rowes Bay thereby extending the wildlife corridors along the Ross River and protecting bird breeding and nesting areas at Rowes Bay
• Increase the opportunity for natural bush regeneration processes through weed control at strategic locations within the project sites
• Provide a demonstration community garden area and community participation opportunity to learn about sustainable land management (eg low water use garden establishment, recycling, composting, worm farming, companion planting etc)

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PP2-MTYU-QLD- Numinbah Valley Green Jobs Project Phase 2

• Location: NATURAL BRIDGE
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre ,
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 10/02/2011

The maintenance of riparian vegetation along the Nerang River is integral to preserving the water quality in the water reservoir to which it flows �' the Hinze Dam �' the water supply for the entire Gold Coast. The riparian strip also functions as an important wildlife habitat and corridor.
This project will improve water quality, restore wildlife habitat and improve biodiversity by rehabilitating riparian areas at numerous sites along the Upper Nerang River. The protection and enhancement of habitat in the Numinbah catchment upstream of the Hinze Dam is a key priority of the Gold Coast City Council’s nature conservation objectives, as is the preservation and protection of the Endangered - Giant Barred River Frog (Mixophyes iterates) and the Threatened - Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia).
Removing weeds, increasing the riparian zone, community education, fencing and controlling access is essential for the protection of the Giant Barred Frog, and planting Pararistolochia vines will assist with population increases of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia). The Birdwing was once common in South East Queensland and northern NSW but destruction of coastal rainforests has resulted in the butterfly's local extinction in more than two-thirds of its natural range.
The proposed sites within this project are highly visible and most are fully accessible to the local community. This will result in raised community awareness of these local environmental issues. Through involvement of the local Landcare group and dissemination of information to local landholders, the project also aims to foster similar environmental improvements on private land within the locality, as the benefits of weed eradication and revegetation strategies become more widely appreciated.
This project will raise community awareness and produce a range of educational brochures and interpretive information. The participants will spend time involving the community and promoting the Landcare activities to the local and wider community. These activities will be undertaken utilising JFSEQ training facilities at Southport. JFSEQ will be jointly hosting this project.
Aims
•Improving the biodiversity of the river through riparian cluster plantings, wetland plantings and installation of fauna boxes;
•Improving community access to the reserve through weed removal activities, walking track construction, installation of picnic tables and interpretive signage

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PP2-MTYU-QLD- Cairns and Trinity Inlet River System Regeneration

• Location: EDMONTON
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Trinity Inlet Catchment Management Authority ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 20/02/2011

The Cairns Environs Riparian Systems Rejuvenation Project aims to provide participants with experience, understanding and knowledge of the Riparian Ecosystems within the Cairns Environs region. Working with the project Host Trinity Inlet Catchment Management Authority whom is an umbrella organisation to Coastal Landcare and Cairns Urban Landcare. Project locations will vary from the South of Cairns to the North of Cairns providing a diverse range of local ecosystems. Locations such as Thomatis Creek, Skeleton Creek, Moon Creek, Cattana Wetlands and McKinnon Creek will give participants a variety of locations to gain new skills.

Skills gained from the project will include plant propagation techniques, seed collection, plant nursery duties, plant identification, weed eradication techniques, chemical handling, ability to identify Occupational Health and Safety risks, small machinery use and maintenance, revegetation skills, planting, mulching, pest management and other general horticultural or land management skills.

The aim of the project is to improve the quality of the riparian systems within the region to decrease the effects of erosion, river pollution and sediment run off into the local ecosystem and inlet. Through the revegetation process it will also assist in the development of wildlife corridors for local fauna and birdlife and assist in improving the biodiversity of region. Studies will be conducted with the assistance of Aust Quarantine Investigation Service to identify any noxious weeds or pests.

As most areas border suburban development, this will improve the environmental aspect and encourage further involvement from the community to support ‘green’ projects and developments within the Wet Tropics areas of North Qld.

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R1-VICJOB-A Camp Warringal Bushfire Recovery Project

• Location: Whittlesea
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Scouts Australia ,
• State Date: 16/02/2010
• End Date: 8/10/2010

Camp Warringal is situated at the foothills of Mt Disappointment and is used by the Scouts & various community groups. The fire storm that came through Mt Disappointment on Saturday 7th February 2009 destroyed over ½ of the camp ground. Partial cleanup has occurred with the help of Scouting volunteers, but given the severity of the fires, more work needs to be achieved to bring the camp back as a usable facility. The team will work on a variety of tasks over the 6 month duration: • Clearing burnt out areas • Soil regeneration • Bush regeneration and planting native trees, bushes & groundcovers • Walking and nature track restoration • Rebuilding outdoor open air chapel • Building outdoor furniture • Paving outdoor chapel area and steps • Building brick retaining walls • Caring for indigenous animals in crisis situations • Improving the commitment of younger generations in caring for their local environment

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R1-VICDIV-B Biodiversity Ark

• Location: Geelong
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority ,
• State Date: 8/03/2010
• End Date: 25/11/2010

Working alongside the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and local landcare groups, this team will work on natural ecosystems around the Surf Coast, Bellarine and Greater Geelong. Participants will complete a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management.
The project aims to restore habitat for locally vulnerable fauna and flora species. Activities to achieve this goal will include:
• Bush regeneration
• Revegetation
• Fencing
• Minor construction works
• Seed collection and propagation
• Erosion control
• Interpretive signage

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R1A-VICEMP-A Banyule Environmental Enhancement Program

• Location: Bellfield
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Banyule City Council ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 24/09/2010

This project aims to provide participants with an opportunity to undertake natural resource management work experience and develop valuable work skills in this area. The team will be contributing to the community through the environmental work carried out in within key parkland sites within the Banyule area. The project will also provide relevant certified training to the team increasing the participant’s employability in emerging green and climate change-related industries.
The project participants will be involved in bush regeneration and planting of natives trees; gardening and parkland management, and improving community access to the reserves through weed removal activities within locations in the Banyule area; the Plenty River Corridor, (Melway 21A2-9), Binnak Park (10D11-12), Heidelberg Gardens (32B4)and Kirwana Reserve (21F8).

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R1A-VICJOB-C Camp Warringal Bush Fire Recovery Phase 2

• Location: Whittlesea
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Scouts Australia ,
• State Date: 26/04/2010
• End Date: 22/10/2010

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team whilst regenerating the surrounding bush land at Camp Warringal Scout Camp that was partially destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires. It will provide a solid learning and work experience for Green Jobs Corps participants in an unusual setting. Together with accredited training, Soil cleanup, replanting of local native species, building repairs, installation of rain tanks and caring for native animals in difficult situations will give the participants a strong basis for future endeavors
The team will work on a variety of tasks over the 6 month duration:
• Regenerate creek area and replant banks to stabilise soil erosion after fires
• Replace Storm Shelter & water tank in burnt out area
• Rebuild Mini Golf Course damaged by bush fires
• Line Walls and ceilings to Recreation Hall
• Rebuild fireplace in Recreation Hall
• Bush regeneration and planting native trees, bushes & groundcovers

• Clearing burnt out areas

• Soil regeneration

• Improving the commitment of younger generations in caring for their local environment

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R1B-VICTPG-D The Wodonga Connection to Country Project

• Location: Wodonga
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Burraja Aboriginal Corporation ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

The major aims of this project are as follows:
• Rehabilitation of native vegetation and clearance of introduced species along the foreshore of the Gateway Island.
• Improved access and signage to areas of cultural significance
• Cultural education of participants and the wider community through creation of an Indigenous Bush Tucker Garden.
• To educate participants in a combination of modern horticulture practices and traditional Aboriginal land management practices.

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Norlane Northern Community Hub Project

• Location: Norlane
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: ,
• State Date: 16/08/2010
• End Date: 13/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in general horticultural practices, landscaping, paving and plantation of native plants. The team will work at the Northern Community Hub site of Diversitat which is currently under construction. The site aims to provide a central community hub where access, education, settlement and employment services will be key resources for clients of Diversitat.
Participants of the project will also undertake Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management during the course of the project.
Aims:
• Developing the site for community access and incorporate new native planting working with the local landscape
• Develop skills horticultural in horticultural practices
• Acquire a Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
• Develop skills to conduct flora, fauna and land surveys

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Brunswick Project Greenway

• Location: Brunswick
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: CERES ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 21/02/2011

CERES (The Centre For Education and Research in Environmental Strategies) is an internationally recognised model for a sustainable society.
Located on 4.5 hectares on the banks of the Merri Creek, in East Brunswick. CERES runs on renewable energy, conserves and recycles it’s water and waste, grows organic food and educates diverse audiences about the importance
“Project Greenway” National Green Jobs Corps project aims to support CERES within a number of current projects. It has been designed to further enhance and sustain the important and essential role that CERES provides within the community.
This project will support and train 10 local eligible participants. They will be trained in the Certificate II Horticulture and will gain valuable work experience, accredited training and Job Search Training. We will then assist and support them to find sustainable ongoing employment within the green industry.
Market Renovation - CERES is renovating a storage room at its organic market, this will involve working with a builder to strip out the existing room and install insulation, cement sheeting then plastering and painting the walls, building shelving and benches for storage of farm produce and preserves for sale at the market. Participants will be supervised by qualified and experienced trainers and will also receive skills training in the following units: Follow OHS Procedures, Observe Environmental Work Practices, Operate and maintain chainsaws, Assist with Landscape Construction Work and Lay irrigation and/ or Drainage Pipes.
Food Forest Planting - working with a horticulturalist on a cleared half acre paddock the team will help to landscape, fence and plant out the area with a mixture of fruit, nut and indigenous native trees to grow a food forest that will provide food and shelter for CERES flock of 200 chickens.
Participants will design and build a food forest following permaculture principles. This will include soil preparation, planting, irrigation, watering, weeding and pest control, harvesting.
The participants will also be involved with fruit tree pruning and harvest composting. Worm farming, hard landscaping e.g. rock work, retaining walls, fencing, and basic construction.

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Baw Baw Bushfire Recovery

• Location: Warragul
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Baw Baw Shire ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 20/02/2011

The project will restore and improve community resources damaged by the Black Saturday Bushfire in February 2009. The sites include Robin Hood, Picnic Point, Glen Cromie, Nangara Reserve and Buln Buln Swamp.
Aims
• bush regeneration and planting of native trees
• wildfire and fish habitat protection
• walking and nature track construction
• installation of picnic tables
• installation of interpretive signage

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Wodonga North East Water Environmental Management Project �' Phase 2

• Location: Wodonga
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: North East Water ,
• State Date: 23/08/2010
• End Date: 18/02/2011

This project will assist North East Water to enact its Environmental Management System by providing the labour force to eradicate noxious weeds and to assist in the revegetation of native vegetation in the local catchment area

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Carbon Zero Heroes �' Northern Suburbs

• Location: Heidelberg
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Moreland Energy Foundation ,
• State Date: 27/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in researching, surveying, marketing, analysing and promoting areas such as Zero Carbon, the environment and recycling. The team will work with local organisations, community groups and local councils in the Moreland, Banyule and Nillumbik areas. The team will be based at our offices in Heidelberg and will be under the guidance of a Team Leader.
The group will work together to:
• Evaluate community engagement through telephone interviews and face to face interaction.
• Conduct short interviews.
• Analysis.
• Sustainability assessment and research.
• Surveys.

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Chelsea Sustainable Garden Youth Project

• Location: Chelsea
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Church of Christ – Outreach Centre ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

The project aims to provide training and skills to participants in the over-haul of existing space at The Outreach Centre, a busy community centre which works with clients who are marginalised within the community. The Centre is run by volunteers with little funding. This project will re-shape the grounds surrounding the centre and make use of all available and currently underutilised space. This project strives to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the project by utilising recycled materials, installing water and energy saving products and reducing the carbon footprint by growing food organically. The Community Kitchen will use the food for their clients. Accredited training and varying tasks of the project will prepare participants for work in environmental landscaping and horticulture and educate in the use of sustainable and recycled materials.
Aims
• To utilise all aspects of space at the site and improve community access
• To introduce water and energy saving products and to educate the local community in their use and their benefits
• To create an edible organic garden featuring vegetables and fruit trees for community use and to ensure its ongoing existence by involving local community in its future care following permaculture practices
• To use and educate in the use, of recycled materials
• To integrate sustainable practices
• To ensure all participants are supported, trained and given a variety of work experiences to develop good work ethic to move into apprenticeships on completion of the project

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PP2-MTYU-VIC- Maribyrnong Veg Out Project

• Location: Maidstone
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Maribyrnong City Council ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

This project located on a now redundant site (former RSL club)will provide the local community with additional open space, create new amenities, a community garden and promote services that are available to youth that will improve community engagement.
Formerly a bowling green, the project will have over 20 gardening plots, where the community can enjoy the joys of gardening. Many will have little or no gardening experience, but will soon learn as advice and friendships are shared.
A commitment to a sense of community, conservation and organic gardening principles underpins all activities on the site.
As a part of the project we will build around 20 garden plots, install water tanks install compost facilities, build a small green house, build community facilities ( BBQ, picnic seats and benches)and walking paths around the garden, all with recycled goods
Part of the program will involve training in CPCOHS2001A - Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry, CPCCCM1006A - Work Safely at Heights, First Aid Level II and a Certificate II in horticulture
WCIG will also undertake further training with all participants to enhance employment opportunities and motivation. The course “Starting Point” and “Stepping Forward” takes place over 8 days. The aim of the course is to motivate and empower our clients to want to gain sustainable employment and ultimately take control of there lives.
At the completion of the project Maribyrnong City Council have committed to maintain and sustain the works completed during this project.

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R1-WAWOR-A ALBANY COMMUNITY GARDEN

• Location: Albany
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre ,
• State Date: 1/03/2010
• End Date: 13/09/2010

This project aims to provide training to the team through working in a community garden which follows organic and permaculture principles. The primary project will be at the site of the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre Community Garden in Albany where the team will be involved in establishing vegetable gardens, building structures (e.g. nursery, pergola),and laying access paths. Additional projects may include developing a nearby native garden, fencing, revegetation and weed control works in surrounding areas.
Aims:
- sustainable food production.

- Enhancing community awareness and skills in sustainable living (food production, rainwater harvesting, waste management, native gardens)

- Enhancing biodiversity through fencing, revegetation and weed control.

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R1-WABTG-C Improving the Natural Areas of the Peel-Yalgorup wetland system

• Location: Mandurah
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: City of Mandurah ,
• State Date: 15/03/2010
• End Date: 1/10/2010

The Mandurah project “Improving the Natural Areas of the Peel-Yalgorup Wetland System” will assist in the rehabilitation of bush land, estuary and coastal areas within Mandurah by focusing on the Peel-Yalgorup wetland system which is the largest in the Southwest and is Ramsar listed. This includes the Peel Inlet, Harvey Estuary and lakes systems. The project will assist in the stabilization of the banks of the Lower Serpentine River and Peel Harvey Estuary, habitat creation, improving biodiversity through planting and protection of existing vegetation, mapping, monitoring, improving visitor access and environmental education.

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R1A-WABTG-E Regeneration and Restoration of Natural Areas within the South Eastern Metropolitan area.

• Location: Mundijong
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

This project will focus on rehabilitation and restoration works at priority sites within the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the Cities of Armadale and Gosnells. The goals of the Green Corp Project are:
 To improve, protect and maintain biological and habitat diversity within wetlands and bushland.
 To control environmental weeds (e.g. Watsonia, Blackberry, introduced Wattles, Cottonbush) in bushland and wetland reserves. This work will complement works currently undertaken by the local government and community groups to control environmental priority environmental weeds identified in their weed control strategies.
 To assist the NRM Officers and volunteer community groups to successfully revegetate project sites.
 To assist the NRM Officers and volunteer community groups to successfully mulch and remove weeds in revegetation sites.
 To protect bushland and remnant trees from the impact of dieback through phosphate injection. Dieback Management Plans have been prepared for numerous reserves.
 To control erosion for wetland sites to prevent soil loss and sedimentation of downstream sites. This includes control of bank erosion and creek line incision.
 To develop a herbarium by collecting specimens / material from Local Government Bushland Reserves.
 To identify fungi and their locations in reserves.
 To assist in areas of research where required.
 To erect signage within the Shire Reserves and where required.
 To erect fencing in which to protect vulnerable areas of vegetation and creek lines within the community.

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R1A-WABTG-D South Dandalup River- Environmental and Heritage Restoration Project.

• Location: Fairbridge Village
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Greening Australia and Fairbridge WA Inc ,
• State Date: 22/03/2010
• End Date: 17/09/2010

The Restoration project will build on preceding Fairbridge Green Corps Project teams spanning more than six years of involvement in river restoration projects along the South Dandalup River, that have aligned with regional catchment management planning goals including Peel Harvey Catchment strategic council, department of Water’s water quality improvement plan, the Peel Harvey Catchment river action plan, Alcoa Land Management Planning and Fairbridge Conservation action planning and total water management planning goals;
- to improve water quality
- to reduce nutrient export
- focusing on both; aquatic and riparian river restoration and water sensitive urban design to improve water quality and restore flows and the rivers ecological function.

Apply for R1A-WABTG-D South Dandalup River- Environmental and Heritage Restoration Project.

R1B-WABJL-B Joondalup Green Community Spaces

• Location: Joondalup
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Yanchep Beach Joint Venture ,
• State Date: 10/05/2010
• End Date: 29/12/2010

Green Community Spaces will be working with Tokyu Corporation and the City of Joondalup to provide young people with hands on experience and training to position them for the future growth in green jobs in the upper North Metro area of Perth. Participants will gain experience in the following:- training and hands-on learning experiences in the installation of energy efficient products (such as insulation for buildings) designed to reduce carbon emissions; regeneration and habitat protection and restoration, including wetlands and National Park locations; landcare and coastal care activities including erosion control; beach and dune rehabilitation; wildlife and fish habitat protection; eco tourism; biodiversity monitoring; flora, fauna and land surveys and audits; activities to care for the natural environment; heritage protection

Activities

• Creating a common space for the community to access with a herb/vegetable garden
• Planting indigenous species in the gardens and surrounds.
• Undertaking regenerative work in local parks with the City of Joondalup to re-introduce native species and create low water gardens.

We are working with the City of Joondalup on these areas and aim to give participants a different experience working on the Community Space.

Apply for R1B-WABJL-B Joondalup Green Community Spaces

R1B-WABTG-F Nedlands Urban Bushland Management

• Location: Nedlands
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: City of Nedlands ,
• State Date: 31/05/2010
• End Date: 26/11/2010

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of coastal dunes, bushland and riverine ecosystems. The team will work in the City of Nedlands Local Government area.

The primary project is to assist the City of Nedlands improve bushland condition of six bushland reserves (and several small greenways).

Aims of the project:

• Improving the bushland condition of the City’s natural areas and greenways through environmental restoration projects; and
• Improving biodiversity through habitat restoration and provision.

This will be achieved through activities such as:

• Weeding (physical, chemical and biological);
• Planting â€�' locally occurring native seedlings;
• Green stock installation and maintenance;
• Erosion control â€�' brushing eroded areas;
• Mapping â€�' GPS mapping environmental weeds;
• Seed collection for use in future revegetation projects;
• Provision of habitat (Bird and bat box installation);
• Mulching; and
• Direct seedling.

Apply for R1B-WABTG-F Nedlands Urban Bushland Management

R1C-WAKUL-A Broome Youth Looking After Country Project

• Location: Broome
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Kimberley Environmental Horticulture , Goolarabooloo
• State Date: 21/06/2010
• End Date: 17/12/2010

This project aims to provide training and skills to a team to establish a native flora nursery to provide plants and expertise to assist Indigenous organisations in the West Kimberley and regenerate areas around their communities.
The team will work with CDEP organisations to integrate the use of native plants and the implementation of landscaping programs as part of Community Action plans.
Ongoing employment will be generated by the team contracting to mining and other groups to provide plants and support for prescribed regeneration projects.
The project will:
• Establish an Indigenous operated native plant nursery in Broome

• Help establish a formal partnership between Indigenous and environmental groups to supply native plants, at low cost, to all areas of the Kimberley. Supply plants to local nurseries for resale.

• Disseminate skills necessary for remote peninsula communities to plan and implement landscaping programs designed to improve quality of life on remote communities and create a sustainable environment around communities to maximise retention of native flora. Provide training and work experience for a young people to pursue employment goals in Horticulture and the landscaping industry.

Apply for R1C-WAKUL-A Broome Youth Looking After Country Project

PP2-MTYU-WA- Broome Youth Looking After Country Project II

• Location: Broome
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Kimberley Environmental Horticulture ,
• State Date: 13/07/2010
• End Date: 11/01/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to a team to establish a native flora nursery to provide plants and expertise to assist Indigenous organisations in the West Kimberley and regenerate areas around their communities.
The team will work with CDEP organisations to integrate the use of native plants and the implementation of landscaping programs as part of Community Action plans.
Ongoing employment will be generated by the team contracting to mining and other groups to provide plants and support for prescribed regeneration projects.
The project will:
• Establish an Indigenous operated native plant nursery in Broome

• Help establish a formal partnership between Indigenous and environmental groups to supply native plants, at low cost, to all areas of the Kimberley. Supply plants to local nurseries for resale.

• Disseminate skills necessary for remote peninsula communities to plan and implement landscaping programs designed to improve quality of life on remote communities and create a sustainable environment around communities to maximise retention of native flora. Provide training and work experience for a young people to pursue employment goals in Horticulture and the landscaping industry.

Apply for PP2-MTYU-WA- Broome Youth Looking After Country Project II

PP2-MTYU-WA- Girrawheen Envirolink phase 2

• Location: Joondalup
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: City of Joondalup ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

EnviroLink is an industry driven project to address a labour market demand for environmental employees/apprenticeships/traineeships.

The project has been designed with the aim to engage young people and motivate them to complete their placement. This will be done by ensuring that the project is youth centred with holistic support and offers the participant a choice of workplace activities and flexibility in the accredited training delivery.
The upper north metropolitan region of Perth is located no less than 23 kms from the CBD. The City of Joondalup and City of Wanneroo regions together cover 40 kms of coastline; contain three harbours, permanent linear and circular lakes, three National Parks, inundated swamps and seasonally waterlogged damplands, limestone caves, stygofauna �' and a wide variety of fauna and flora.

Apply for PP2-MTYU-WA- Girrawheen Envirolink phase 2

PP2-MTYU-WA- Melville Restoring for Tomorrow Youth Project

• Location: WINTHROP
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: City of Melville ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

The project aims to provide training and skills in Swan Coastal Plain Bushland Restoration. The team will assist the City in the implementation of Management Plan actions for various bushland reserves. Project Tasks will vary to assist with development of a broad range of skills for the participants and include: weed treatment and removal, fence repairs and installation, seedling & sedge planting, as well as river foreshore restoration work.
Major Aims
• Improving the health & biodiversity of the City of Melville’s Bushlands by conducting weed control, brushing, track closures and dieback treatment.
• Protection of the City of Melville’s Bushlands by installation of rural type fencing, including a 700m length of Timber Ring Lock Style at Blackwall Reach Reserve
• Improving the health and stability of the City of Melville’s Foreshore areas by planting sedge strips and installing erosion control matting.

Apply for PP2-MTYU-WA- Melville Restoring for Tomorrow Youth Project

PP2-MTYU-WA- Rockingham City Green Jobs Project

• Location: Rockingham
• Delivery Agency: -
• Partner Agencies: Rockingham City Council ,
• State Date: 30/08/2010
• End Date: 27/02/2011

This project aims to provide training and skills to the team in the restoration of coastal dunes, wetland ecosystems and riparian ecosystems. The team will work in the City of Rockingham Local Government area. The primary project will be a large scale dune restoration project along the Warnbro/Waikiki foreshore. Additional project areas will be at the Baldivis Children’s Forest , Naragebup managed nature reserves(3)and various nature reserves vested and managed by the City of Rockingham
Aims
•Improving the biodiversity of the coastal and inland reserves through dune plantings, wetland plantings; and weed removal
•Improving community access to the reserves through weed removal activities, walking track maintenance, and installation of interpretive signage

Apply for PP2-MTYU-WA- Rockingham City Green Jobs Project