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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: 4/05/2012

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

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

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

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: 15/04/2012

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

Current Projects

NSW

PP4-MTYU-NSW- Clarence Valley Community Support

PP4-MTYU-NSW- Wagga Wagga Community Environment Enhancement Project - Phase 4

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

PP4-MTYU-NSW- Auburn Community Harmony Gardens II

Qld

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Bundaberg's Wyper Park Recovery Project

PP4-MTYU-QLD- Bundaberg Blue Water Restoration Project

Vic

PP4-MTYU-VIC- Frankston Reserve & Foreshore Rejuvenation

PP4-MTYU-VIC- Murray River Region Environmental Rehabilitation - Phase 4

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

PP4-MTYU-VIC- Collingwood Children’s Farm Youth Project - Abbotsford

WA

PP3-MTYU-WA- Northam Environmental Care

PP4-MTYU-WA- North of Perth Bushland Regeneration

PP4-MTYU-WA- Meekatharra Environmental Community

PP4-MTYU-WA- Carnarvon Greening and Environmental Care