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ACT

Belconnen ACT Community Green Skills Project Starts September 19, 2011

PP4-MTYU-NSW- ACT Community Green Skills Project

Location: Belconnen
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 19/09/2011
End Date: 18/03/2012

This proposed project will be working with over 20 local community organisations across the ACT under the umbrella of Southern ACT Catchment Group and Ginninderra Catchment Group. They will be combining efforts with various Landcare and park care groups, Waterwatch, “friends of” groups and other special interest environment groups to work with the NGJC team to undertake a variety of environment activities across the ACT including:

• Site preparation
• Weed Control
• Tree Planting
• Seed Collecting
• Fencing
• Erosion Control
• Track repairs and construction
• Water Watch
• Flora and Fauna Data Collection
• Community education and community involvement planning

This project will provide training and skills to team members in bush regeneration, natural area conservation, fauna and flora surveying and data collection (including platypus surveys, frog watch, rabbit warren mapping), water quality monitoring (including macro invertebrate surveys, riparian habitat assessments), best practice methods of weed control and encouraging community participation and education about local environment projects.

This project aims to protect and enhance of a number of ecosystems within the Molonglo, Southern ACT and Ginninderra Catchment Areas through:

• Assisting a large number of local community groups with expanding areas of natural bushland and preserving habitat for local wildlife through: tree planting, weed control, fauna and flora surveys, erosion control, track and fence repairs. These natural bushland areas contain significant ecosystems providing habitats for large numbers of birds, reptiles, mammals and other native fauna. These areas cover a variety of geographies including creeks and streams, open woodlands, grasslands, ridges, mountains and drainage lines.
• Assisting Southern ACT Catchment Group and Ginninderra Catchment Group with the current monitoring program through: assisting with water monitoring (up to 4 sites), undertaking Macro invertebrate surveys (up to 30 sites), undertaking Riparian Habitat Assessments (up to 40 sites), and participating in platypus and frog watch activities.

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Belconnen ACT Community Green Skills Project Phase II Starts November 7, 2011

PP4-MTYU-NSW- ACT Community Green Skills Project Phase II

Location: Belconnen
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 7/11/2011
End Date: 6/05/2012

This proposed project will be working with over 20 local community organisations across the ACT under the umbrella of Southern ACT Catchment Group and Ginninderra Catchment Group. They will be combining efforts with various Landcare and park care groups, Waterwatch, “friends of” groups and other special interest environment groups to work with the NGJC team to undertake a variety of environment activities across the ACT including:

• Site preparation
• Weed Control
• Tree Planting
• Seed Collecting
• Fencing
• Erosion Control
• Track repairs and construction
• Water Watch
• Flora and Fauna Data Collection
• Community education and community involvement planning

The Southern ACT Catchment Group operates in the southern areas of the ACT covering Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, Tharwa, Tidbinbilla and Namadgi national parks, and the rural leases.

The Ginninderra Catchment Group works in the urban areas of Belconnen, West Belconnen, Hall, Gunghalin, and the rural areas and nature reserves of the Ginninderra Creek catchment.

The Molonglo Catchment Group works largely in NSW and covers the catchments of the Molonglo and Queanbeyan Rivers, Jerrabomberra Creek and the urban areas of inner Canberra and Queanbeyan.

This project will provide training and skills to team members in bush regeneration, natural area conservation, fauna and flora surveying and data collection (including platypus surveys, frog watch, rabbit warren mapping), water quality monitoring (including macro invertebrate surveys, riparian habitat assessments), best practice methods of weed control and encouraging community participation and education about local environment projects.

This project aims to protect and enhance of a number of ecosystems within the Molonglo, Southern ACT and Ginninderra Catchment Areas through:

• Assisting a large number of local community groups with expanding areas of natural bushland and preserving habitat for local wildlife through: tree planting, weed control, fauna and flora surveys, erosion control, track and fence repairs. These natural bushland areas contain significant ecosystems providing habitats for large numbers of birds, reptiles, mammals and other native fauna. These areas cover a variety of geographies including creeks and streams, open woodlands, grasslands, ridges, mountains and drainage lines.

• Assisting Southern ACT Catchment Group and Ginninderra Catchment Group with the current monitoring program through: assisting with water monitoring (up to 4 sites), undertaking Macro invertebrate surveys (up to 30 sites), undertaking Riparian Habitat Assessments (up to 40 sites), and participating in platypus and frog watch activities.

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NSW

Clarence Valley Clarence Valley Community Support Starts September 5, 2011

PP4-MTYU-NSW- Clarence Valley Community Support

Location: Clarence Valley
Delivery Agency: EnviTE Employment
Partner Agencies: North Coast Region Parks and Wildlife Group ,
State Date: 5/09/2011
End Date: 4/03/2012

The project will be based in the Clarence Valley Local Government Area.

Participants will be involved in, but not limited to the following activities:
• Site induction.
• Safety awareness.
• Cultural awareness.
• Light construction.
• Provision of facilities for the general public.
• Rehabilitation and infrastructure construction in Council managed land and Crown land.
• Restoring and protecting endemic and planted vegetation in Council and Crown land and Landcare managed areas and reserves.
• Rehabilitating bushland and coastal sites by undertaking revegetation activities.
• Nursery duties including propagation.
• Construct Indian Myna traps for distribution to volunteers.
• Assist community groups undertake their activities.
• Interacting and communicating with peers and project partners.

Major works required by each project partner are as follows:

• North Coast Region Parks and Wildlife Group - rehabilitate coastal environs and complete infrastructure construction; continue measures to control stormwater and sediment feeds into Lake Hiawatha, a significant waterbody, wetland system and water supply to Wooli. Specific conservation benefits of this work include the protection of the adjacent wetlands, prevention of further fragmentation of Yuraygir National Park (southern section) and the repair of environmental damage from past development.

• Clarence Valley Council - undertake bush regeneration works particularly around the Lawrence Ferry approaches, Hickey Island, Yamba; assist Brooms Head dunecare group with installation of sand trapping fencing at Brooms Head Beach; maintain Bayco fencing within the riparian vegetation area adjacent to Maclean Bridge and other areas; undertake track construction work on Hickey Island; assist with rehabilitation of habitat following spoil arising from under bore activities on Hickey Island under the guidance of the Council’s ecologist; undertake environmental monitoring at Hickey Island and riparian areas at Lawrence.

• Wooli to Sandon Community Nursery - continue to undertake native nursery works to support the coastal revegetation program.

• Clarence Landcare - undertake erosion control work along a tributary of the Orara River at Kungala involving the construction of a rock drop and installation of a plastic culvert and electric fencing to deter cattle; undertake riparian restoration works adjacent to the Clarence River between Yamba and Maclean; undertake assisted regeneration works in Landcare managed areas to improve native vegetation condition and fauna habitat; construct Indian Myna traps for use by community volunteers for the Indian Myna Project supported by NSW Environmental Trust.

• Grafton Primary Industries Institute - installation of fencing along Alumy Creek to prevent cattle access which is causing erosion along the bank; install 1 km of fencing along Bunyip Swamp to prevent cattle access which is destroying ground nesting waterbirds habitat; undertake Cat’s Claw Creeper eradication work within rainforest area of the research station.

• Yuraygir Landcare (Minnie Water Community Nursery) - undertake bush regeneration activities at the community nursery, Minnie Water Dump and Diggers Camp Rubbish Dump where large weed infestations due to dumping have occurred.

• Susan and Elizabeth Island Trust - undertake bush regeneration activities, especially weed control, in these heavily degraded areas.

Project Aims:
During this project, National Green Jobs Corps participants will undertake an array of tasks involving construction and environmental restoration projects. They will learn a variety of skills which will equip them to pursue entry level opportunities in building, landscaping, natural resource management (NRM) and community service industries. The team will also assist other community groups and organisations in the Clarence Valley area. Participants who fully embrace the program are expected to meet the requirements for the award of Certificate II in Conservation & Land Management.

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Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Community Environment Enhancement Project - Phase 4 Starts September 12, 2011

Port Stephens Port Stephens Green Project 2 Starts September 19, 2011

Shellcove Killalea State Park - Preserving Our Natural Wonder Starts September 26, 2011

PP4-MTYU-NSW- Killalea State Park - Preserving Our Natural Wonder

Location: Shellcove
Delivery Agency: Illawarra ITeC
Partner Agencies: Killalea State Park ,
State Date: 26/09/2011
End Date: 1/06/2012

Killalea State Park is a valuable community resource that provides a number of public recreation facilities whilst maintaining an emphasis on environmental conservation. Natural features include sandy, rocky shores, coastal dunes and heath, river frontage, tidal mangroves, fresh-water lagoon, subtropical and littoral rainforest remnants and an offshore island. The recreational facilities of the park include bush and coastal walking trails, camping areas and accommodation, beach access with toilet facilities and kiosk all within hiking distance of Bass Point Reserve and the picturesque Shellharbour village.

Participants will continue works from the previous National Green Jobs Corps Team. They will gain hands-on skills restoring natural areas and will learn to identify noxious weeds and techniques for removal and control including chemical use that is not harmful to the environment.
Native flora in the park will be protected and works carried out will preserve the natural habitat of local native animals.

Continued track maintenance will be carried out with the guidance of the Park Rangers in various areas of the Park.

Participants will be provided with accredited training by qualified, experienced supervisors and the opportunity to gain the Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management. They will also be provided with a portfolio of the work undertaken on the project, training in job search skills and advice and support in pursuing employment in this field. Works carried out in the National Park gives participants a sense of ownership of the natural environment and embeds the ideals that we are all responsible for looking after the environment and enjoying it responsibly whilst valuing our country’s biodiversity.

Aims:

Work with host organisation to contribute to preservation of a valuable community resource whilst creating awareness of local environmental conservation issues.
Give eligible unemployed youth the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge and gain qualifications to enable them to take advantage of employment opportunities in the growing market of environmental and green industries.

Project Tasks to be undertaken will be:

 Nursery Work - Seed Collection & Storage

 Pathways

 Weed Control / Removal

 Revegetation and Bush Regeneration

 Landscaping & General Gardening & Park Maintenance

Participants will gain a variety of experience completing the above listed tasks within the park giving them the opportunity to explore several interrelated employment fields. The planned activities will contribute to maintaining the existing native flora in the park and assist in providing protection to native animals and their habitats; and will also help to consolidate the theoretical aspects of the accredited training accompanying the project.

Please contact Kristie Gomes at kristiegomes@illawarraitec.com.au or on (02) 4223 3100 / 0488 424 105

Auburn Auburn Community Harmony Gardens II Starts October 17, 2011

Qld

Springbrook Valley Springbrook “Towards Sustainability 2” Project - Second Phase Starts September 12, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Springbrook “Towards Sustainability 2” Project - Second Phase

Location: Springbrook Valley
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: SEQ Catchments ,
State Date: 12/09/2011
End Date: 11/03/2012

This project will be a continuation of the Springbrook Landcare’s “Towards Sustainability” program. There are two primary goals for this project to achieve:

1. Water Quality
To assist SEQ Waters plans to maintain the quality of the watershed. Water collected in the Springbrook region catchment runs directly into the Little Nerang Hinze Dams.

2. Wildlife Corridors
The project will continue to extend the wildlife corridor at the top of Springbrook Mountain connecting the Springbrook and Lamington National Parks. These parks were cut off from each other decades ago by cattle and dairy farmers.

To achieve these goals the team will be involved in the following work experience activities:

• Plant local native plant species (over 7,000 plants)
• Undertake strategic erosion control
• Re-align and restore fences protecting riparian vegetation
• Undertake maintenance at a number of rock wall creek crossings
• Remove and control exotic weeds (over 4ha)
• Seed collecting and propagation
• Fence re-aligning and restoration

The very high involvement and contribution by local landholders to the previous NGJC project has resulted in higher than expected on ground outcomes achieved. Linda Durham has met with all local stakeholders and JFSEQ representatives and confirms the continued support of GCCC, QPWS, Landcare and other local community interest groups.
Background to the Project
Surrounded by National Parks and reserves, Springbrook is situated 900 metres above sea level on the McPherson Range amongst the headwaters of the creeks flowing to the Gold Coast Little Nerang and Hinze Dams, primary sources of the Gold Coast’s drinking water. On the lower part of the Springbrook Plateau is the renowned Purling Brook falls.
In 1998 Springbrook Landcare was formed with many successful projects completed since that time. More recently the group, together with the local community, landholders and other key stakeholders have worked to build a sustainable future for the area by protecting land, vegetation and the waterways for future generations. This has been known as the Springbrook Landcare’s “Towards Sustainability” program.
Almost three years ago SEQ Catchments was engaged by Springbrook Landcare to deliver a Property Management Planning workshop to 18 landholders, in a process designed to improve property management and subsequently assist them to develop plans to better manage their properties.
SEQ Catchments Gold Coast Community Partnerships Manager, Linda Durham said: “An equally important aim of the program was to ensure landowners were provided with the latest scientific knowledge and training to update their skills if and when required throughout the program.
Springbrook Landcare President, Graham Hardy, said: “ The successful vegetation and riparian protection projects on local farming land has been achieved through the hard work of Landcare members and participating landowners who have volunteered their time over and above their normal busy schedules”.[SEQ Catchments �' News from SEQ Catchments and Springbrook Landcare, Public Notice 2nd Nov 2010]

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Townsville Townsville Sustainability Project I Starts October 17, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Townsville Sustainability Project I

Location: Townsville
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 17/10/2011
End Date: 15/04/2012

For this Townsville NGJC project we are planning to move into Phase 2 development at the Community Garden. The project site is adjacent to the Ross River and will demonstrate a range of best practice methods of water use including reducing off site water runoff and prevention of pollution of local waterways.
This project will create a "sustainability" demonstration area and will provide to community an opportunity to learn about sustainable land management. Key elements of this Phase 2 Sustainability project will be to:
install drainage and water wise irrigation, reduce off site pollution into the Oonoonba Flats by installing a silt capture system and raising all garden beds well above ground, building and installing fences, expanding the orchard and planting a shelter belt. The project will also install paths, retaining walls and rebuild all existing garden beds using sustainable materials. To ensure inclusion of as many community members as possible, this project will build a wheelchair accessible shelter. Using mostly recycled materials, the team will also construct and install seating and picnic tables.
One section of the garden is going to have high/raised beds for wheel chair accessibility with a wheelchair friendly path to the garden area. Documentation of the project will be another "IT" part of the project (e.g. using digital cameras, installing photos, doing a newsletter, undertaking research etc).

The second component of the project will be expanding the community propagation nursery, building permanent shelves and upgrading the potting shed. The nursery will continue to grow native seedlings for community Landcare projects, but will also be expanded to include propagation of open pollinated, organically grown vegetable seedlings. They will be used at this community garden as well as donated to other community organizations that have small vegetable plots and gardens.
All project construction activities will be done using as many recycled building materials as possible. The team will be assisted to source these materials as part of the sustainability theme of the project.
Thirdly, the team will revisit all past and existing NGJC project sites to do replacement tree planting, mulching and weed control where necessary.
Project activities:
• Community garden construction work
• Community nursery construction and propagation of natives and vegetables
• Conservation works in natural areas
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• First Aid and OHS

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Townsville Townsville Sustainability Project II Starts October 24, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Townsville Sustainability Project II

Location: Townsville
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 24/10/2011
End Date: 22/04/2012

For this Townsville NGJC project we are planning to move into Phase 2 development at the Community Garden. The project site is adjacent to the Ross River and will demonstrate a range of best practice methods of water use including reducing off site water runoff and prevention of pollution of local waterways.
This project will create a "sustainability" demonstration area and will provide to community an opportunity to learn about sustainable land management. Key elements of this Phase 2 Sustainability project will be to:
install drainage and water wise irrigation, reduce off site pollution into the Oonoonba Flats by installing a silt capture system and raising all garden beds well above ground, building and installing fences, expanding the orchard and planting a shelter belt. The project will also install paths, retaining walls and rebuild all existing garden beds using sustainable materials. To ensure inclusion of as many community members as possible, this project will build a wheelchair accessible shelter. Using mostly recycled materials, the team will also construct and install seating and picnic tables.
One section of the garden is going to have high/raised beds for wheel chair accessibility with a wheelchair friendly path to the garden area. Documentation of the project will be another "IT" part of the project (e.g. using digital cameras, installing photos, doing a newsletter, undertaking research etc).

The second component of the project will be expanding the community propagation nursery, building permanent shelves and upgrading the potting shed. The nursery will continue to grow native seedlings for community Landcare projects, but will also be expanded to include propagation of open pollinated, organically grown vegetable seedlings. They will be used at this community garden as well as donated to other community organizations that have small vegetable plots and gardens.
All project construction activities will be done using as many recycled building materials as possible. The team will be assisted to source these materials as part of the sustainability theme of the project.
Thirdly, the team will revisit all past and existing NGJC project sites to do replacement tree planting, mulching and weed control where necessary.
Project activities:
• Community garden construction work
• Community nursery construction and propagation of natives and vegetables
• Conservation works in natural areas
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• First Aid and OHS

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Ayr Ayr Green Skills Project Starts October 24, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Ayr Green Skills Project

Location: Ayr
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 24/10/2011
End Date: 22/04/2012

Being the last NGJC project for the Ayr region, this team will complete conservation works at previous and current Landcare project locations. The team will undertake infill plantings, control environmental weeds and extend further revegetation at these sites. In addition, the team will extend the local community garden and community nursery including upgrading the chicken and pig facilities at the community garden site.

Partnering with Burdekin Shire Council, another focus of this National Green Jobs Corps project will be the upgrade to the Lion’s Diorama Museum (on the Homehill side of the Burdekin Bridge). The Diorama was built by the local Lions Club as a tribute to the region’s historical European pioneers. It traces the river and the sugar industry from its beginnings in the region. The Diorama has fallen into disrepair and was also damaged as a result of Cyclone Yasi. In addition to this damage, the area has also been vandalised. The team will upgrade this important local tourist attraction with painting and repairs, a complete garden refurbishment and general upgrade of surrounds so that once again it can be a stopping point for visitors to the area.

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).
• Extend the community garden area and community participation opportunity to learn about sustainable land management (e.g. low water use garden establishment, recycling, composting, worm farming, companion planting etc).
• Improve community education and visitor information area at the Diorama site

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Townsville Townsville Sustainability Project III Starts October 31, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Townsville Sustainability Project III

Location: Townsville
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 31/10/2011
End Date: 29/04/2012

For this Townsville NGJC project we are planning to move into Phase 2 development at the Community Garden. The project site is adjacent to the Ross River and will demonstrate a range of best practice methods of water use including reducing off site water runoff and prevention of pollution of local waterways.
This project will create a "sustainability" demonstration area and will provide to community an opportunity to learn about sustainable land management. Key elements of this Phase 2 Sustainability project will be to:
install drainage and water wise irrigation, reduce off site pollution into the Oonoonba Flats by installing a silt capture system and raising all garden beds well above ground, building and installing fences, expanding the orchard and planting a shelter belt. The project will also install paths, retaining walls and rebuild all existing garden beds using sustainable materials. To ensure inclusion of as many community members as possible, this project will build a wheelchair accessible shelter. Using mostly recycled materials, the team will also construct and install seating and picnic tables.
One section of the garden is going to have high/raised beds for wheel chair accessibility with a wheelchair friendly path to the garden area. Documentation of the project will be another "IT" part of the project (e.g. using digital cameras, installing photos, doing a newsletter, undertaking research etc).

The second component of the project will be expanding the community propagation nursery, building permanent shelves and upgrading the potting shed. The nursery will continue to grow native seedlings for community Landcare projects, but will also be expanded to include propagation of open pollinated, organically grown vegetable seedlings. They will be used at this community garden as well as donated to other community organizations that have small vegetable plots and gardens.
All project construction activities will be done using as many recycled building materials as possible. The team will be assisted to source these materials as part of the sustainability theme of the project.
Thirdly, the team will revisit all past and existing NGJC project sites to do replacement tree planting, mulching and weed control where necessary.
Project activities:
• Community garden construction work
• Community nursery construction and propagation of natives and vegetables
• Conservation works in natural areas
• Certificate II in Construction Pathways
• First Aid and OHS

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The Spit Gold Coast Community Project Federation Walk - Phase 4 Starts November 21, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Gold Coast Community Project Federation Walk - Phase 4

Location: The Spit
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 21/11/2011
End Date: 20/05/2012

The Friends of Federation Walk is a well supported and high profile local community group who are working towards better management of the last remaining substantial dune system on the Gold Coast mainland. A partnership approach has been developed between Gold Coast City Council, Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Gecko, local business and the general community to ensure that this area remains one of the most beautiful sections of the Gold Coast. In July 2003, The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Stephen Robertson MP ratified the gazettal of this area for Park, Environment, Beach Protection and Coastal Management purposes of long term protection of this reserve.

The Purpose of the project

This National Green Jobs Corps project proposal will continue with Phase 3 assistance to the Friends of Federation Walk to continue its successful dune revegetation and dune stabilisation. This will be achieved through a rigorous campaign of revegetation and weed control in association with various plant and fire protection regimes.

The Federation Walk Coastal reserve continues to attract significant and ongoing interest from other dune care and coastal management groups who are visiting the site to see firsthand “best practice” examples of coastal revegetation and dune protection methods. A number of newsletters and community tree planting events can be found on http://www.federationwalk.org/

Historically, the site has attracted a diversity of environmental enthusiasts and experienced revegetation practitioners. The activities described in this proposal will continue to capitalise on this expertise and the National Green Jobs Corps Project team will work with these technicians to:

• Continue to enhance the biological diversity and ecological functions of the site’s natural environment through revegetating the area with littoral rainforest species.
• Continue to preserve the diversity of coastal vegetation on the Gold Coast mainland.
• Directly increase the biodiversity of the flora at Federation Walk, and provide improved habitat for endemic faunal and bird species.
• Manage weed species on-site, targeting priority species and developing a co-ordinated program with other pest management agencies.
• Restore the site’s natural stability and resilience against disturbance and reduce impacts of coastal erosion through targeted revegetation of sites.
• Monitor recreational usage of reserve and provide well-maintained and safe track access to encourage appropriate usage of Reserve.
• Undertake seed collection for endemic coastal species propagation.

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Bundaberg Bundaberg's Wyper Park Recovery Project Starts November 21, 2011

The Spit Gold Coast Community Project Federation Walk - Phase 5 Starts December 15, 2011

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Gold Coast Community Project Federation Walk - Phase 5

Location: The Spit
Delivery Agency: Job Futures - SEQ
Partner Agencies: ,
State Date: 15/12/2011
End Date: 13/06/2012

The Friends of Federation Walk is a well supported and high profile local community group who are working towards better management of the last remaining substantial dune system on the Gold Coast mainland. A partnership approach has been developed between Gold Coast City Council, Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, Gecko, local business and the general community to ensure that this area remains one of the most beautiful sections of the Gold Coast. In July 2003, The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Stephen Robertson MP ratified the gazettal of this area for Park, Environment, Beach Protection and Coastal Management purposes of long term protection of this reserve.

The Purpose of the project

This National Green Jobs Corps project proposal will continue with Phase 3 assistance to the Friends of Federation Walk to continue its successful dune revegetation and dune stabilisation. This will be achieved through a rigorous campaign of revegetation and weed control in association with various plant and fire protection regimes.

The Federation Walk Coastal reserve continues to attract significant and ongoing interest from other dune care and coastal management groups who are visiting the site to see firsthand “best practice” examples of coastal revegetation and dune protection methods. A number of newsletters and community tree planting events can be found on http://www.federationwalk.org/

Historically, the site has attracted a diversity of environmental enthusiasts and experienced revegetation practitioners. The activities described in this proposal will continue to capitalise on this expertise and the National Green Jobs Corps Project team will work with these technicians to:

• Continue to enhance the biological diversity and ecological functions of the site’s natural environment through revegetating the area with littoral rainforest species.
• Continue to preserve the diversity of coastal vegetation on the Gold Coast mainland.
• Directly increase the biodiversity of the flora at Federation Walk, and provide improved habitat for endemic faunal and bird species.
• Manage weed species on-site, targeting priority species and developing a co-ordinated program with other pest management agencies.
• Restore the site’s natural stability and resilience against disturbance and reduce impacts of coastal erosion through targeted revegetation of sites.
• Monitor recreational usage of reserve and provide well-maintained and safe track access to encourage appropriate usage of Reserve.
• Undertake seed collection for endemic coastal species propagation.

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Burnett Heads Bundaberg Blue Water Restoration Project Starts December 19, 2011

Vic

Seaford Frankston Reserve & Foreshore Rejuvenation Starts September 12, 2011

Wodonga Murray River Region Environmental Rehabilitation - Phase 4 Starts September 26, 2011

Maidstone Maidstone Community - Can you dig it? Starts September 26, 2011

PP4-MTYU-VIC- Maidstone Community - Can you dig it?

Location: Maidstone
Delivery Agency: WCIG
Partner Agencies: Maribyrnong City Council ,
State Date: 26/09/2011
End Date: 25/03/2012

WCIG will partner with Maribyrnong City Council to deliver this exciting project.

This project, located in Melbourne’s western suburbs will further enhance the amenities of the well established Maidstone Community Centre.

Already a hub for many within the community, the centre attracts members from a wide range of cultural background and ages.

The project aims to upgrade and expand access, as well as extending a community garden at the rear of the property. WCIG ran NGJC recently at the site (PP2) completing work at the front of the centre.

This project will take place in the Westgate ESA, in the priority postcode of 3012.

The project includes:
• Construction of a small shed & recycling of an existing one
• Design and construction of a pergola
• Fencing
• Establishing irrigation
• Native planting, including shrubs and grasses
• Construction and population of garden beds
• Building outdoor furniture
• Maintenance of existing garden beds, including mulching, weeding and replenishing of greenery
• Establishing pathways, including Lilydale topping and edging
• Building and installation of BBQ area

A commitment to a sense of community, conservation, teamwork and gardening underpins all activities on the site.

As part of the program we include the following accredited training:
Certificate II in Horticulture - RTF20102
Apply First Aid - HLTFA301B
OH & S Construction Card (White Card) CPCCOHS1001A - Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry.

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 their lives.

Throughout the program we will be exposing the participants to employers, conducting information sessions and focusing on pathways to employment or further education.

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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Abbotsford Collingwood Children’s Farm Youth Project - Abbotsford Starts November 14, 2011

WA

Northam Northam Environmental Care Starts June 27, 2011

Yanchep North of Perth Bushland Regeneration Starts July 25, 2011

Meekatharra Meekatharra Environmental Community Starts July 25, 2011

PP4-MTYU-WA- Meekatharra Environmental Community

Location: Meekatharra
Delivery Agency: Mission Australia
Partner Agencies: Meekatharra District High School ,
State Date: 25/07/2011
End Date: 23/01/2012

This activity will involve participants working at the Meekatharra District High School Community Farm. The farm area is a sizeable piece of land which has been neglected and become quite run down. There are shade houses and other buildings. The school would like to regenerate this space and use it to benefit both the school and the community. There is a small orchard that requires reticulating, mulching and paths constructed. The school principle wants to create a community garden where children from the school and community volunteers could grow produce and raise poultry. The school currently provides students with breakfast each day but with vegetables and eggs grown in the garden; this produce could be used to produce healthy lunches for students. Surplus vegetables could be distributed to those community members in need.
There is also one large low lying paddock at the farm that is salt affected. The NGJC team would investigate what native plant species are tolerant to salt and would assist in addressing the salinity problem with revegetation.
Participants will research and source suitable growing mediums and raise plants from seed and other forms of propagation, this would include both vegetables and native plants. The plants will be nurtured and once they are of size, will be replanted back into the areas requiring revegetation or into the community garden. At various points throughout the activity more seeds will be planted, so a continuous rotation of plants will become available for future use.
A bush tucker garden is planned for later in the site’s development.

Aims
• Re-establish a community and school farm facility to benefit the predominantly indigenous population of Meekatharra. This will assist in educating both the community and school children about healthy eating.
• Arrest salinity in community farm lower paddock.
• Revegetate bushland areas.

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Carnarvon Carnarvon Greening and Environmental Care Starts August 30, 2011

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