NSW Coastal Volunteers Forum 2011

Wycare is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the NSW 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum at The Builders Club, Wollongong, from 27 February to 1 March 2011.

In caring for our coast, there is always a lot to teach and even more to learn. The 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum is an opportunity for NSW coastal and marine volunteers and landholders from all corners of NSW coast and beyond to come together and showcase their achievements and skills. Thanks to the support of the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Programme through the Hunter Rivers CMA, the NSW 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum will provide an opportunity for people to: exchange ideas about cooperative community approaches to creating healthy coastal landscapes and lifestyles and consider future issues; build on the contributions make in previous NSW Dunecare Conferences; swap stories of triumphs and tribulations; showcase their projects in the exhibition area; make new friendships over a bite to eat and share a laugh during the celebratory dinner.

The 2011 Coastal Volunteers Forum will feature a number of outstanding speakers, several concurrent sessions, workshops, panel discussions field trips and poster presentations. It is the continued effort of the community working with government and business and our overall community spirit that will bring about a better understanding and management of coastal issues and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful and unique marine and coastal environments. The event is sponsored by the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Programme and Wollongong City Council and supported by the five coastal Catchment Management Authorities.

For further information, programs and registration forms contact Wycare 175 Pollock Ave, Wyong 2259 or phone 43521199 or email wycare@bigpond.com or visit www.wycare.com.au or contact the Community Landcare Support Officer  details for the Northern Rivers Area can be found at

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Submitted by Marlene Pennings 02 4352119