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Eurobodalla Aboriginal CommunitiesEnvironmental Services Booklet 2006

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................2

1 ENVIRONMENT – LOCAL............................................................................41.1 Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC).........................................................4

2 ENVIRONMENT – STATE............................................................................72.1 NSW Department of Natural Resources (DNR)....................................72.2 Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) ........................102.3 NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) ...................................132.4 Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (SRCMA)............152.5 NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) ....................................182.6 NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA).....................................21

3 ENVIRONMENT – EMPLOYMENT ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES ..................233.1 Wesley Uniting Employment..............................................................233.2 Campbell Page Employment and Training .........................................253.3 Cobowra Community Development Employment Program (CDEP).....273.4 Cobowra CDEP Indigenous Employment Centre (IEC).......................293.5 New Careers for Aboriginal People (NCAP) .......................................313.6 South East Regional Training and Enterprise Centre (Sertec) ............323.7 Centrelink.........................................................................................33

4 ENVIRONMENT – EDUCATION ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES ......................354.1 Batemans Bay Access Centre ...........................................................354.2 NSW TAFE Illawarra Institute Moruya Campus..................................374.3 Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) ....................38

5 LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCILS (LALC) ........................................415.1 Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Land Council ....................................415.2 Bodalla Local Aboriginal Land Council ...............................................425.3 Cobowra (Moruya) Local Aboriginal Land Council ..............................435.4 Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council ..........................................445.5 Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council..................................................455.6 Ngunnawal Local Aboriginal Land Council .........................................465.7 Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council .............................................475.8 Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council............................................48

Eurobodalla Aboriginal Communities Environmental Services Booklet 2006

6 GENERAL – INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS...........................................496.1 The South Coast NSW Aquaculture Aboriginal Corp Inc.....................496.2 “Djuwin” Women’s Lore Council.........................................................516.3 Umbarra Cultural Centre and Tours...................................................526.4 South Eastern Aboriginal Regional Management Services (SEARMS)536.5 Narama Multi Services Aboriginal Corporation ...................................546.6 Cobowra Environmental Services Limited (CESL)..............................556.7 Boomerang Meeting Place Incorporated............................................566.8 Walbunja Dancers ............................................................................57

7 ENVIRONMENT - LANDCARE GROUPS ...................................................587.1 Eurobodalla Landcare.......................................................................58Eurobodalla Landcare Groups 2006............................................................60


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Introduction

The Eurobodalla Aboriginal Communities Environmental ServicesBooklet was produced through an Aboriginal Environment Projectestablished in 2002. This project was funded through the EnvironmentalTrust with support from Cobowra Community Development EmploymentProgram, New Careers for Aboriginal People, Eurobodalla Landcare andthe Eurobodalla Shire Council.

This project is a local initiative funded by the NSW Heritage Office andsponsored by Eurobodalla Shire Council. Additional support is providedfrom the Department of Environment and Conservation, the AboriginalHeritage Study Steering Committee and Eurobodalla Landcare.

The objective of the project is to update and further develop anenvironmental reference resource for the Aboriginal community. Thebooklet contains contacts of environment related organisations. Thisproduction of the Eurobodalla Aboriginal Communities EnvironmentalServices Booklet contains contacts for State and Local EnvironmentalServices, Aboriginal educational, employment and housing organisationsthat contribute to environmental issues. The booklet is also a resourceguide for non-Aboriginal organisations and volunteers to help them withtheir involvement with Aboriginal communities on environmental issues,projects and works. Overall, the project aims to increase awareness andparticipation in natural resource management in the Eurobodalla andsurrounding areas.

The information and contacts listed in the booklet are not specificallyconfined to the Eurobodalla Shire as local traditional tribal territories werenot delineated by static rigid boundaries. Rather, they were a fluid andmovable concept, expanding, contracting and overlapping depending on


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seasonal influences, food resource availability and land ownershipissues. Accordingly organisations and people have been listed in thisbooklet that, despite their distance from this Shire, maintain strong linksand a cultural relevance to the Aboriginal community in the Eurobodalla.

Many thanks are extended to Simon Wales the artist behind the four-cover page images for agreeing to provide artwork for the booklet.

DisclaimerThe information printed in this booklet is current as of the date ofpublication. The content of the booklet has been researched in line withthe amount of funds and hours dedicated to the booklet, within theproject.


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1 Environment – Local

1.1 Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC)

Further InformationRon NyeAboriginal Liaison OfficerEurobodalla Shire CouncilPO Box 99MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 1000 or (02) 4474 1375Mob: 0408 293 961Fax: (02) 4474 1234Email: [email protected]: http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/

Environment TeamDeb LensonEnvironment Team LeaderEurobodalla Shire CouncilPO Box 99MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 1216Fax: (02) 4474 1234Email: [email protected]: http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/


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Bernadette DavisEnvironment Education OfficerTel: (02) 4474 1037Email: [email protected]

Norman LenehanCreekcare OfficerTel: (02) 4474 1083Email: [email protected]

Graham HardingSenior Noxious Weeds OfficerTel: (02) 4474 1269Email: [email protected] PollockNatural Resource OfficerTel: (02) 4474 1037Email: [email protected]

About the organisationEurobodalla Shire Council is a local government organisation thatprovides infrastructure, facilities, services and controls that enhance ourcommunity. These include water and sewerage, roads, bridges anddrainage, waste management, landuse planning (urban, rural andinfrastructure), building, subdivision and development approval,recreation management, environmental management, health services,community services, bushfire protection, tourism promotion andeconomic development.


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We operate through an open and accountable partnership with thecommunity and we are governed by a nine-member council elected everyfour years by the community.

Area(s) of assistance concerning the environmentThe Environment Team works to develop innovative and effectiveprograms in natural resource management, through educational activitiesin our local schools to increasing community awareness and participationin environmental issues. The team provides support for local landmanagers in their efforts to improve their properties environmental valuesincluding protection and restoration of vulnerable or sensitive ecosystemsand core fauna habitat across the Eurobodalla landscape. Further worksinclude reducing the impact of noxious weeds and preventing new weedsfrom establishing on Council and private land.

Area servedEurobodalla Shire, Durras Lake to Wallaga Lake.


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2 Environment – State

2.1 NSW Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Further InformationBega OfficeSuite 2 Bega Centre106 Auckland StreetPO Box 118BEGA NSW 2550Tel: (02) 6491 6200Fax: (02) 6492 3019

Nowra Office5 O'Keefe StPO Box 309NOWRA NSW 2541Tel: (02) 4428 6916Fax: (02) 4423 3011

About the organisationThe NSW Department of Natural Resources (DNR) supports the naturalenvironment by resolving competing claims for water and land use inways that promote economic growth and deliver environmentalsustainability.

Through an integrated approach the Department aims to achieve: healthy and productive landscapes; sustainable allocation, conservation and use of water; improved water quality, soil conservation, biodiversity and reduced

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strong, sustainable agricultural production and protection ofenvironmental assets.

Areas of assistanceThe Department is responsible for: overseeing the management of land, water, vegetation, soil and

coastal resources in NSW; natural resource policy development, research, planning and

information management; controlling access to natural resources through regulation, licensing

and pricing; overseeing the allocation of grants and annual budgets to catchment

management authorities, local government, and non governmentorganisations; and

providing expert advice to other government agencies, localgovernment and non government organisations on natural resourceissues.

The NSW Government has established a $5 million Water Trust forAboriginal people to increase the level of Aboriginal participation in thewater market. The Water trust provides:

establishment grants; start-up funds; water market advice; business planning advice and other water related business activities.

Aboriginal peoples should contact the Department of Natural Resourcesfor information on accessing natural resources, such as water, andrelevant funding programs.


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For more information contact the Aboriginal Water Trust.Tel: (02) 9895 6284 or at [email protected]

Area servedThe Department services the whole state. Nearest offices are located atBega and Nowra.


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2.2 Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC)

Further InformationPatricia EllisAboriginal Project OfficerCorner Field St and Princess HighwayPO Box 282NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 0846Mob: 0428 660 432Fax: (02) 4476 2757Email: [email protected]: www.npws.nsw.gov.au

Dannielle TowersAboriginal Heritage Conservation OfficerCorner Field St and Princess HighwayPO Box 282NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 0841Fax: (02) 4476 1793Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is thegovernment agency responsible for developing and maintaining the parksand reserve system, and conserving natural and cultural heritage, in thestate of New South Wales, Australia.

Areas of assistance concerning the environmentThe Department of Environment and Conservation works with people andcommunities to protect and conserve natural and cultural heritage


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through an integrated system of ecologically sustainable landscapemanagement. The state’s network of protected areas is the centrepieceof this system.

The functions of the DEC are:

to conserve protected native animals and plants throughout NSW to protect and manage Aboriginal Sites, objects and places of special

significance to Aboriginal people to promote community awareness, understanding and appreciation of

the conservation of nature and our cultural heritage to investigate and acquire land for the state’s network of parks and

reserves so that it conserves a complete range of the naturalenvironments of NSW

to manage historic places within parks and reserves and to acquirehistoric places of significance

to manage parks and reserves and their culturally significant featuresfor enjoyment and conservation

to identify, protect and manage wilderness throughout the state.

Area servedDEC customers are a large and diverse group. They include park visitors,educators, neighbours, rural landholders, industry, conservation groups,recreational use groups, Aboriginal communities, volunteers, the media,government departments and other agencies, such as local councils andtourism associations.

We don’t just provide information and services to our customers. We aimto work with them, in such things as field programs, bush regenerationgroups, recreational activities and educational programs such as theDiscovery: walks, talks and tours program.


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We cooperate very closely with the community, particularly throughbodies such as the Advisory Council, the Scientific Committee and localadvisory committees.


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2.3 NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

Further Information59-61 Goulburn StreetSYDNEY NSW 2000PO Box A290SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232Tel: (02) 9995 5355Fax: (02) 9995 5915Website: www.epa.nsw.gov.au

About the organisationThe Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) works towards a healthy environment cared for and enjoyed by the

whole NSW community manages natural and cultural heritage across the state promotes sustainable consumption, resource use and waste

management regulates activities to protect the environment conducts biodiversity, plant, environment and cultural heritage

research to improve decision making.Education resources for Aboriginal communities are available at:

Environment LineTel: 131 555 (cost of a local call)E-mail: [email protected]: www.dec.nsw.gov.au/education/aboriginalcommunities.htm

Environment Line has two main functions:

1. Provide information to the public 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday toFriday


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2. Provide a pollution incident reporting service 24 hours, 7 days aweek.

Protecting Our Places Program – grants to Aboriginal communities forenvironmental management projects by Aboriginal communities on theirlands, and on lands that are culturally significant to them. Any projectsthat restore or rehabilitate Aboriginal land or provide education about theenvironment for Aboriginal communities are eligible for funding.

Grants of $2000 to $35 000 are available (total program $500 000).Applications close around July each year. The Protecting Our PlacesGrants Program is being reviewed in 2005. Contact (02) 8837 6399

Area servedThe NSW DEC is a statewide government agency that services all ofNSW.


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2.4 Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (SRCMA)

Further InformationVanessa MasonAboriginal Community Support Officer2 Crown Street (Forests NSW building)PO Box 1350BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 8509Fax: (02) 4472 8296Email: [email protected]: www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au

Fred MaherAboriginal Community Support OfficerSuite 2 Bega Centre106 Auckland StPO Box 118BEGA NSW 2550Tel: (02) 6491 6201Fax: (02) 6492 3019Email: [email protected]: www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au

Nikki WellingtonAboriginal Community Support Officer

5 OKeefe AvenuePO Box 309NOWRA NSW 2541Tel: (02) 4428 6928Fax: (02) 4428 6911Email: [email protected]: www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au


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Ken DaviesAboriginal Catchment OfficerLevel 1, 84 Crown StreetPO Box 3095WOLLONGONG NSW 2500Tel: (02) 4224 9714Fax: (02) 4224 9669Email: [email protected]: www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au

About the organisationSouthern Rivers Catchment Management Authority plays a key role inthe management of natural resources from Stanwell Park to the Victorianborder and including the catchments of the Shoalhaven, Snowy andGenoa Rivers.

Southern Rivers CMA is one of 13 Catchment Management Authoritiesestablished across New South Wales in 2004.

Working in partnership with farmers, land managers and localcommunities, Southern Rivers CMA implements projects to supportsustainable productive landuse and improve the natural environment forfuture generations.

Area (s) of assistanceSouthern Rivers CMA works in partnership with Aboriginal communitiesto ensure natural resource management planning lights a path towardsreconciliation between Aboriginal and other Australians by:

Providing advice and assistance to Indigenous groups and CMA staffto maximise Aboriginal involvement in natural resource managementactivities, including funding programs.


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Inform Aboriginal communities about natural resource managementand reforms, and support their representation on natural resourcemanagement committees.

Area servedStanwell Park in the north to the Victorian border in the south, includingthe population centres of Wollongong, Kiama, Nowra, Ulladulla,Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Bermagui, Bega, Merimbula, Eden,Bombala, Jindabyne, Berridale and Braidwood.


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2.5 NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI)(Aboriginal Liaison and Cultural Heritage Unit)

Further InformationIan AbbottManagerAboriginal Liaison and Cultural Heritage UnitPO Box 21CRONULLA NSW 2230Tel: (02) 8437 4900Fax: (02) 9966 0650Email: [email protected]: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

About the organisationThe NSW Department of Primary Industries was formed in July 2004 withthe amalgamation of Mineral Resources NSW, NSW Agriculture, NSWFisheries and State Forests NSW. With a staff of around 3600 based atover 130 locations across the state, the Department carries on the strongtraditions of service to primary industries and rural communities forged bythe former agencies.

Clients and stakeholders have access to a wide range of services in asingle agency. There is an emphasis on delivering front-line services.The Department partners with industry and other public sectororganisations to foster profitable and sustainable development of primaryindustries in New South Wales.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries through the amalgamatedagencies has a strong history of engaging Aboriginal people in theiractivities. An example of this engagement includes:


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Agriculture The Aboriginal Rural Training Program at Murrumbidgee College of

Agriculture which delivers culturally appropriate Vocational Educationand Training. Training includes skills in Horticulture, Agriculture,Viticulture, Conservation and Land Management and Business skillsin Corporate Governance. Clients include Local Aboriginal LandCouncils, Indigenous Land Corporation, as well as individuallandowners.

Management training for Aboriginal land managers to achievesustainability.

Extension officers engaged directly with Aboriginal land managers toimprove enterprise outcomes and property management planning.

Fisheries Development of Aboriginal Fishing Initiatives including encouraging

Aboriginal involvement in commercial enterprises such ascommercial fishing businesses and aquaculture.

Recognition, protection and promotion of Aboriginal peoples’ cultural,social, spiritual and customary association with fisheries resources.

Provide access beyond legislated geographical and numerical limitsto fisheries resources for cultural events through permits.

Forestry Strong linkages with Aboriginal communities at a local level. Liaison with, and involvement of Aboriginal communities in the

identification and protection of Aboriginal cultural sites and planningof places subject to forestry operations.

Development of agreements and Memorandum of Understandingidentifying arrangements with Aboriginal communities concerningprovision for cultural practices, access to resources, involvement inplanning, and economic opportunities.


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Mineral Resources A Minerals Exploration and Mining protocol signed between the

Minerals Council and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council coversconsideration of Aboriginal interests and provides for appropriateconsultation and involvement to identify and manage Aboriginalinterests.

Mining titles and other approvals now contain conditions to protectagainst or ameliorate impacts on Aboriginal cultural heritage.


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2.6 NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA)

Further InformationAdrian MeredithRegional ManagerShop 1 Midtown ArcadeNarooma CrescentPO Box 708NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 4955Fax: (02) 4476 4872Mob: 0425 340 428Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe New South wales Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) isrecognised as the leading advocate of Aboriginal people in New SouthWales. The Department is required to provide strategic leadership forother government agencies in the planning and delivery of services toAboriginal people.

The functions of the Department are determined by the Minister forAboriginal Affairs and conform to the directions and requirements of theNSW Government. The Department provides an executive service to thecabinet Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and the CEOs Group onAboriginal Affairs, which essentially sets the directions of Governmentprograms aimed at achieving more effective outcomes for Aboriginalpeople. The Department's vision is "To work in partnership withAboriginal people in New South Wales to achieve social, economic andcultural independence".

The Department's aspiration is for the State's Aboriginal people andcommunities to be empowered, self-managed and self-sufficient and for


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Governments to be responding actively to ensure that Aboriginal peoplehave proper access to service provisions as a basic right. TheDepartment, in collaboration with public sector agencies and Aboriginalcommunities, has a primary role in implementing strategies needed forreal progress in Aboriginal issues to occur, primarily through the StateGovernment's Aboriginal Affairs policy - Two Ways Together.


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3 Environment – Employment issues/opportunities

3.1 Wesley Uniting Employment

Further InformationBatemans Bay OfficeNathan Bibby34D Orient StreetBatemans Bay NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 6399Fax: (02) 4472 6418Email: [email protected]

Moruya OfficeJulie Halicki44 Vulcan StreetMORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 5147Fax: (02) 4474 5121Website: [email protected]

Narooma OfficeAmy DavidsonShop M14 Narooma PlazaNAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 4688Fax: (02) 4476 5121Email: [email protected]: www.wesleyunitingemployment.com.au


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About the organisation:Wesley Uniting Employment is part of a Not for Profit organisation, whichoffers employment related services and endeavours to make a positivecontribution to the local community.

Organisation Services: Job Network

To assist in accessing employment, Wesley provides quality careerinformation and planning, training, resume development and apersonalised service.

LEAP (Lets Employ a Parent)LEAP is a new Wesley program developed to assist people on aParenting Payment to access career information, training, resumedevelopment and job placement services.

CONNECTCONNECT is a new Wesley program developed to assist people ona Disability Support Pension to access employment advice,assistance, retraining and employment services.

Transition to WorkTransition to Work assists parents, carers and mature people over 50years of age who wish to start work for their first time or want toreturn to work after a minimum two year absence.

Labor HireWesley provides labor hire service through Edmen Employmentlocated at our Moruya premises.


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3.2 Campbell Page Employment and Training

Further InformationJoanne GrantManagerCorner Orient Street & Museum PlacePO Box 1107BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 3920Mob: 0417 498553Fax: (02) 4472 3921Email: [email protected] address: www.campbellpage.com

Matthew ClarkManagerCorner Orient Street & Museum PlacePO Box 1107BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 3920Mob: 0418 869 267Fax: (02) 4472 3921Email: [email protected] address: www.campbellpage.com

About the organisationCampbell Page is a local not for profit employment and services providerthat offers a wide range of social, employment and training services.Campbell Page has five divisions:

1. Training Services2. Employment Services/Labor Hire3. Community and Youth Services


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4. Indigenous Service5. Executive Service

Area(s) of assistance concerning the environmentCampbell Page is committed to our local environment. Through thedelivery of our various services we have been able to contribute to a widerange of environmental projects including:

The development of the water garden walkway (Batemans Bay) Construction of pathways at local beaches Restoration of Moruya Showground Development of a rainforest environment at the Botanical Gardens Assisting Landcare projects in the revegetation of degraded areas Concreting at the water gardens Batemans Bay Painting Hanging Rock Basketball Stadium Rendering the Rugby Union Clubhouse Fencing at Batemans Bay Cemetery Construct garden beds and landscape Moruya RSL hall Dismantling stables and fences at the Moruya Showground Dismantle playground, install gates, built retaining wall and install

bollards at Gundary Oval Install and repair seats and picnic tables throughout Narooma,

Dalmeny and Tuross Fencing at Tilba Sports Ground and Cemetery fencing.

Additionally, Campbell Page has successfully delivered a range ofenvironmental training programs including: Certificate II in Land & Conservation Certificate II in Horticulture

Area servedCampbell Page has many other programs within the Eurobodalla Shirethat cover Batemans Bay, Mogo, Moruya, Bodalla and Narooma.


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3.3 Cobowra Community Development Employment Program(CDEP)

Further InformationLana CallaghanGeneral Manager41 Queen StreetPO Box 616MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 0806Fax: (02) 4474 0807Email: [email protected]

About the organisationCobowra CDEP has its office located on the beautiful NSW South Coast.Current members of the governing committee are:

Chairperson ..................... Patricia EllisTreasurer ......................... Norman ParsonsSecretary ......................... Corrina DurouxCommittee member ........ Violet CarriageCommittee member ........ David VerrentCommittee member ........ Anne Greenaway

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentCobowra CDEP is incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils andAssociations Act, 1976. The main objectives of the Cobowra CDEP are:

To assist in and create employment opportunities for Indigenouspeople

To assist in the achievement of equity for Indigenous people To assist in counteracting the effects of entrenched unemployment,

including poverty, sickness and suffering


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To assist in developing community-based employment strategies To support the self-determination and social development of its

members To provide a better quality for life of Indigenous peoples ensuring that

they have access to secure, adequate and appropriate employmentopportunities

To maximise, through strategies which are consistent with regionalplans, Indigenous employment opportunities

To assist to create employment and training for the local Indigenouscommunity.

Cobowra CDEP currently employs seventy Aboriginal people(participants), the majority of which are placed with host employersthroughout the Eurobodalla Shire area. Participants are placed in avariety of industries, some of which include; Building, Retail, Hospitality,Administration, Oyster Farming, Panel Beating, Health and a number ofCommunity based organisations. The aim of the placements is toprovide genuine work experience opportunities for Participants, which willeventually lead to ongoing employment.

Cobowra CDEP also operates as an Indigenous Employment Centre(IEC), which provides intensive jobseeker support services and postplacement support for a number of CDEP participants. The CDEP is alsoresponsible for delivering the New Careers for Aboriginal (NCAP)Program which focuses on assisting Aboriginal people in becoming jobready through resume development, interview techniques, training etc.

Cobowra CDEP also set up the Green Waste Recycle Centre, CobowraEnvironmental Services Ltd (CESL) which currently operates from SurfBeach.


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3.4 Cobowra CDEP Indigenous Employment Centre (IEC)

Further InformationBeverley MoretonIEC Coordinator41 Queen StreetPO Box 616MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 0806Mob: 0400 981 965Fax: (02) 4474 0807Email: [email protected]: www.det.nsw.edu.au

About the organisationThe Indigenous Employment Centre (IEC) is contracted by the AustralianGovernment to secure ongoing employment for Indigenous job seekers.

We provide ongoing assistance and support to both the job seeker andemployer to help make the job placement be a success.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employment

free recruitment services tailored to your needs keen and motivated job seekers suited to your jobs access to additional training which may be required financial assistance for work uniforms, tools, training and work

related licenses access to wage assistance post - employment support for the employee and employer advice, referral and assistance with traineeships and

apprenticeships, and how to access financial incentives


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Our CDEP/IEC job seekers are keen and motivated and looking forongoing employment for more information about how the Cobowra CDEPIEC can help your business, call our Employment Consultant, email yourvacany or enquiry to us or arrange for our consultant to visit yourbusiness.

Area servedEurobodalla Shire


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3.5 New Careers for Aboriginal People (NCAP)

Further InformationLinda CarlsonNCAP Coordinator41 Queen StreetPO Box 616MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 0806Mob: 0429 981 552Fax: (02) 4474 0807Email: [email protected]: www.det.nsw.edu.au

About the organisationThe NCAP program is set up to assist Aboriginal people who would liketo enter the workforce or improve their work circumstances.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentNCAP will interview and assess Aboriginal clients and if their skills needupgrading, NCAP will organise training. If the client is ready to enter theworkforce, NCAP matches the client’s skills and background to local jobopportunities that arise. NCAP follow up on the progress of and providesupport for the client in their new job.

Area servedEurobodalla Shire


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3.6 South East Regional Training and Enterprise Centre (Sertec)

Further InformationRegi MouldsAboriginal Employment Officer7 Market StreetMERIMBULA NSW 2548Tel: (02) 6495 2888Fax: (02) 6495 2899Email: [email protected]: www.sertec.com.au

About the organisationSertec is an employment agency and can assist in placing people in paidpositions. Sertec will also offer intensive assistance for those peoplehaving difficulties gaining employment.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentIf participants would like to be placed in an environmental relatedposition, Sertec can arrange this through programs like the Green Corps.

Area servedSertec offices are located at Bega, Eden, Merimbula and Batmans Bay.


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3.7 Centrelink

Further InformationTrudy DavisIndigenous Service Officer19 Beach RoadPO Box 468BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: 132 317Fax: (02) 4475 3099Website: www.centrelink.net

Brendan CutmoreIndigenous Customer Service Officer19 Beach RoadPO Box 468BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: 132 317Fax: (02) 4475 3099Website: www.centrelink.net

About the organisationTo provide payments and other assistance for clients as they movethrough life’s events from birth to retirement.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentCentrelink can direct clients to Newstart, offer jobsearch assistance, linkclients to job network service providers and arrange benefit payments tothose in need. Centrelink is also the point of call for clients wanting togain experience in an environmental area, through it's partnership withthe GreenCorp program.


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The Indigenous Customer Services Officer is available for personalconsultations and interviews. Additionally the Officer regularly travels tocommunities to find out about Indigenous employment related needs andsolutions.

Area servedDurras to Tuross Head


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4 Environment – Education issues/opportunities

4.1 Batemans Bay Access Centre

Further InformationGayl VidgenCoordinatorHanging Rock, Beach RoadBATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 2125Mob: 0414 721 465Fax: (02) 4472 2126Email: [email protected]: http://bbay.uow.edu.au

About the organisationThe Batemans Bay Education Centre is a division of the WollongongUniversity and offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Community andEnvironment for enrolling students. The BA courses offered includeIntroduction to Aboriginal Australia, Aboriginal history since invasion andIndigenous theories of decolonisation. The Education Centre also offersscholarships for eligible students, through the University of Wollongong.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal educationThe Education Centre offers students 24-hour use of computers, internetaccess, scanning and photocopying facilities, weekly tutorials and videoconferencing facilities. Additional useful information can be accessedfrom the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre homepage:http://www.uow.edu.au/aec/


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Area servedA 60-kilometre radius from Batemans Bay.


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4.2 NSW TAFE Illawarra Institute Moruya CampusAboriginal Education and Training Unit

Further InformationIris WhiteAboriginal Co-ordinator2857 Princess HighwayPO Box 88MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 1800Fax: (02) 4474 1888Email: [email protected]: www.tafensw.edu.au

About the organisationThe Aboriginal Education and Training Unit provides support andassistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Area(s) of assistance

Assisting students to choose the right course Helping with individual study needs Providing specific Vocational Education and Training courses for

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People


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4.3 Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)Indigenous Education Unit

Further InformationViolet GreenSenior Education OfficerSuite 11 55 Berry StreetNOWRA NSW 2541Tel: (02) 4429 4570Fax: (02) 4429 4576Website: http://www.dest.gov.au/schools/indigenous/index

About the organisationDEST is a Commonwealth Department that provides supplementaryeducation for Indigenous Students enrolled in IESIP funded Pre-schools,Primary school & High schools.

DEST Indigenous Education Program Element Summaries

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)In-Class Tuition (Provider Administered) is literacy and/or numeracytuition which is arranged by a funded education provider (a school orschool system) targeted to achieving improved literacy and numeracyskills for Indigenous students at key points of schooling. Tutorsnormally provide tuition in the students’ usual classroom, althoughstudents may also receive tutorial support outside their classroom.

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)Year 10, 11 and 12 (DEST administered – applications arecompleted by student/parent/teacher and submitted to DEST DistrictOffice) provides supplementary tuition for Indigenous students


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enrolled in Year 10, 11, 11or 12. Tuition may be provided outsidenormal hours of schooling or during “study” periods

Whole of School Intervention Strategy (WOSI) has two elements

Parent School Partnerships Initiative (PSPI)(DEST administered, applications are submitted to DEST DistrictOffice) PSPI focuses on the implementation of creative approachesto improving the educational outcomes of Indigenous schoolstudents. It encourages parents of Indigenous students , Indigenouscommunities and schools to work together in partnerships to addresslocal barriers to education. The PSPI supplements mainstreameducation services and programs and may provide a mechanism forcapacity building in Indigenous communities to enhance learningoutcomes of Indigenous students.

Homework Centres (HWCs)(DEST Administered - applications are submitted to DEST DistrictOffice) To improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous schoolstudents, HWCs can provide a supportive environment forIndigenous students to complete their homework and to study.HWCs are designed to supplement other school strategies toimprove the educational outcomes of Indigenous students. They areusually set up in a school classroom, library or other school buildingand are supervised by personnel drawn from Indigenouscommunities and from schools.

Supplementary Recurrent Assistance (SRA)(SRA) provides supplementary per capita funding to educationproviders across the preschool, school and vocational education andtraining (VET) sectors.


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Indigenous Education (Targeted Assistance) Act 2000 - Provides thelegislative basis and appropriates funding for the Indigenouseducation programs.

Indigenous Education Online (INDIGO)INDIGO is the Department's new on-line computer system and isused to process applications, payments and acquittals for theIndigenous Education Direct Assistance (IEDA) and IndigenousEducation Strategic Initiatives Programme (IESIP) elements.INDIGO is being progressively implemented during 2005 and iscurrently available to prospective and current Indigenous TutorialAssistance Scheme (ITAS) tutors. ITAS tutors contracted directly byDEST to provide tuition to Indigenous secondary students in years 10to 12 will soon be able to view contract and payment information andsubmit claims for payment on-line.

If you would like more information about Department of EducationScience and Training's contact Nowra Office on (02) 4429 4570 orWollongong District Office on (02) 4251 2110 or [email protected] or [email protected].

Area servedGerringong, Nowra, South Coast to Eden.


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5 Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALC)

5.1 Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationAthol CallaghanCoordinator34d Orient StreetPO Box 542BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 7390Mob: 0402 208 146Fax: (02) 4472 8622Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Batemans Bay LALC provides housing for community members andwill also assist with land claim issues.

Areas of assistanceThe LALC, aside from housing assistance, has a twelve seater availablefor hire (if needed for funeral travel, there is no charge). The office has aconference room available through bookings.

Area servedGeneral Batemans Bay area.


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5.2 Bodalla Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationJanelle RotumahCoordinator68 Princes HighwayPO Box 50BODALLA NSW 2545Tel: (02) 4473 5404Mob: 0427 735 404Fax: (02) 4473 5215Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Bodalla LALC provides housing facilities, rental properties and dealswith land claims as well as local cultural heritage issues.

Area(s) of assistance concerning the environmentIf contacted with an environmental related query, the Bodalla LandCouncil will either assist directly or point the community member in theright direction for further help.

Area servedBodalla to Captains Flat, Tuross, Brou Lake and Bredbo.


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5.3 Cobowra (Moruya) Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationNorman ParsonsCoordinator193 Vulcan Street NSWPO Box 204MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 4188Mob: 0438 744 188Fax: (02) 4474 4181Email: [email protected]

About the organisationCobowra LALC was incorporated under the Aboriginal land Rights Act1983, one of our statutory functions is the protection and promotion of theCultural Heritage of our people. Under section 52(1)(m) of the NSWAboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, Cobowra LALC is to promote theprotection of Aboriginal culture and heritage of Aboriginal persons in itsarea. Our activities concerning Aboriginal Culture and Heritage within ourarea include but are not limited to: archaeological surveys and heritageassessments, the development of land, land use and planninginstruments, environmental impact assessments, and natural resourceplanning and management.

Area servedFrom the Moruya river south to Tuross.


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5.4 Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationNoeline LehaCoordinator13 Umbarra Road Wallaga LakeFMB Wallaga Lake via NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 44 73 7288Fax: (02) 44 73 7478Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Merrimans LALC provide housing for the local community (theycurrently have 39 houses and properties spanning four shires).Merrimans support community-based organisations such as UmburraCultural Tours, the Wallaga Lake CDEP and the Little Yuin Pre School.

Areas of assistanceThe Land Council hosts a doctor’s visit once per month for communitymembers and may also be booked as a venue for community programsand meetings.

Area servedThe Wallaga Lake community, south to Bermagui and Cobargo.


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5.5 Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationNorman RussellActing Coordinator32 Sydney StreetMOGO NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4474 5229Mob: 0404 049 229Fax: (02) 4474 5219Email [email protected]

About the organisationProvide housing for the local community, assist in local governmentpolicy regarding land development. The Mogo Land Council is dedicatedto serving the community.

Area(s) of assistance concerning environmental issuesThe Land Council primarily attends to social, health and cultural heritageissues, however is able to point people in the right direction in seekinghelp on environmental issues.

Area servedNorth Mogo to the Moruya River.


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5.6 Ngunnawal Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationJim AndriopoulosOffice Manager16 Lowe StreetPO Box 150QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620Tel: (02) 6297 4152Fax: (02) 6299 3941Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Ngunnawal Land Council has 11 houses, but no emergencyaccommodation.

They look after Sites and monitor all work on and around these areas.Assistance for emergency relief is provided, and involvement inCommunity health issues.

Areas of assistance concerning Aboriginal EmploymentThe Land Council has an ongoing Landcare program and a Languageprogram and employ staff in both of these.

Area servedCanberra and Queanbeyan


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5.7 Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationShane CarriageCoordinatorDeering StreetPO Box 520ULLUDULLA NSW 2539Tel: (02) 4455 5883Fax: (02) 4454 0440Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Ulladulla LALC operates under the Aboriginal Lands Right Act andprovides social housing services to local community members. The LandCouncil also offers guided tours along their own cultural trail, they housean art gallery and have a dance group available for performances.Boomerang throwing activities are available upon request.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentThe supply of housing is the Land Council’s main area of assistance,however they also organise transport for community members needing toattend medical appointments and clinics. The Land Council are also aninformation service and can point people in the right direction withgeneral enquiries and the like.

Area servedLake Tabourie to the Conjola River, Sassafras and Nerriga.


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5.8 Wagonga Local Aboriginal Land Council

Further InformationKen FosterCoordinator16 Canty StreetPO Box 78NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 1144Fax: (02) 4476 1483Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Narooma LALC operates under the Aboriginal Lands Right Act andprovides social housing services to local community members.

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal employmentThe supply of housing is the Land Council’s main area of assistance. TheLand Council are also an information service and can point people in theright direction with general enquiries.

Area servedThe Narooma Community and outlying areas.


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6 General – Indigenous Organisations

6.1 The South Coast NSW Aquaculture Aboriginal Corp Inc.

Further InformationRoy MillsPublic OfficerPO Box 17BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Mob: 0414 085 858Fax: (02) 4472 7542Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Objectives are:

To assist Indigenous people with aquaculture ventures. To create employment opportunities for young people To promote and train Indigenous people in the area of aquaculture to

enhance employment opportunities To develop self sustainable business opportunities for Indigenous

people.

The South Coast NSW Aquaculture Aboriginal corporation has beenoperating for 5 years, however we have just become incorporated.

Chairman ..........................Ron NyeBoard Member ..................Cecil StewartBoard Member ..................Athol CallaghanBoard Member ..................Neville MooreBoard Member ..................Darrell Brown


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Area ServedWe have members from Wollongong to Wonboyn Lake, involved in FishFarming and the Cultivation of Shellfish Oysters and Mussels.


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6.2 “Djuwin” Women’s Lore Council

Further InformationC/-Patricia EllisPublic OfficerPO Box 600MORUYA NSW 2537

Chairperson ......................Mary DurouxSecretary...........................Vivienne MasonTreasurer ..........................Danielle Towers

About the organisationThe Djuwin Women's Lore Council has a governing committee made upof 13 women elected from membership covering the area from Nowra tothe Victorian Border. Membership is open to all Aboriginal womenwhether they identify as Djuwin or not. The focus of the group is thepassing down and preservation of our culture and to that end we holdregular culture camps. We have input into local issues as they impact onAboriginal women and our communities and insist on being a part of theConsultation process.


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6.3 Umbarra Cultural Centre and Tours

Further InformationHallie FernandezManager

Lorraine NaylorCoordinatorFMB Wallaga LakeVia NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4473 7232Fax: (02) 4473 7169Email: [email protected]: www.umbarra.com.au

About the organisationUmbarra is an Aboriginal Cultural Centre for the public to learn about thehistory of Aboriginals in the area. We have an exhibition of photos andwood carvings. We also conduct tours to local sacred sites. We haveacitivities for visitors such as boomerang and spear throwing, ochrepainting and artefacts talks. We also have various courses taking placehere for the local Aboriginal community to take part in. Umbarra housesa retail shop of Aboriginal products. We also house a local “ctc” wherecomputer services and courses are available to both the indigenous andnon-indigenous communitiy.

Area servedWallaga Lake and Narooma region.


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6.4 South Eastern Aboriginal Regional Management Services(SEARMS)

Further InformationChristine LeeGeneral Manager6/34D Orient StreetPO Box 384BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4472 1996Toll Free: 1800 138 425Fax: (02) 4472 1986Email: [email protected]

About the organisationSEARMS is a Housing Management Co-operative whose members areBatemans Bay LALC, Mogo LALC, Cobowra LALC, Ulladulla LALC,Bodalla LALC and Budawang Aboriginal Corporation.

We provide a full range of property and tenancy services for 117 Housesowned by our partner organisations. We also provide propertymanagement for Wagonga LALC. Other areas of assistance are:

All Aboriginal Board and Staff Tenancy Referral Community Involvement Housing Assistance Office of Fair Trading Outreach Full property tenancy service


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6.5 Narama Multi Services Aboriginal Corporation

Further InformationLesley PetersManager9 Burrawong StreetPO Box 281NAROOMA NSW 2546Tel: (02) 4476 4133Fax: (02) 4476 4177Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThis organisation supplies the services of:

Centre Base Respite Care Meals on Wheels Neighbour Aid Community Education Community Aged Care Packages Community Options Disability Respite Care Carer Respite Host Family Youth Drug & Alcohol Awareness 10-16yrs

Area(s) of assistance concerning Aboriginal issuesAs above.

Area servedBatemans Bay to Bega.


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6.6 Cobowra Environmental Services Limited (CESL)

Further InformationTony DallingerManagerSurf Beach Green Waste Recycle CentreSURF BEACH NSW 2536PO Box 35BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4471 2145Mob: 0428 712 144Fax: (02) 4471 2146Email: [email protected]:: www.cobowra.com.au

About the organisationCobowra Environmental Services Limited recycles Green waste (lawnclippings, shrubs, tree cuttings, etc) supplies fire wood, compost, gardenmulch and woodchip.

CESL also provides placements for participants from CobowraCommunity Employment Program (CDEP).

Area servedMostly the Eurobodalla region, but will supply to any area if feasible.


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6.7 Boomerang Meeting Place Incorporated

Further InformationTom SlockeePastor2 Church StreetPO Box 624BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4474 5770Fax: (02) 4474 5771Email: [email protected]

About the organisationThe Boomerang Meeting Place is located at Mogo. The BoomerangTraining Centre is available to run courses, conferences, businessmeetings etc. Boomerang conducts local Church meetings, women’ssupport groups and youth projects. The organisation also offers spiritualChristian leadership, guidance, character building and counselling for thecommunity. Boomerang reaches out to serve the communities ofBatemans Bay and Moruya.


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6.8 Walbunja Dancers

Further InformationRoderick SlockeeDancer/Artist/didgeridoo player5 Beauty CrescentPO Box 624BATEMANS BAY NSW 2536Tel: (02) 4475 3328(Ah): (02) 4472 5039Fax: (02) 4475 3340

About the organisationThe Walbunja Dancers provide entertainment for schools, conferences,tourist groups etc through pre booked performances. The dance groupcan also organise story telling, didgeridoo playing and artefact displaysand talks. Rod has a large range of souvenir artefacts available for sale.


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7 Environment - Landcare Groups

7.1 Eurobodalla Landcare

Further InformationPeter GowLandcare Community Support OfficerEurobodalla Shire CouncilPO Box 99MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 1329Fax: (02) 4474 1234Email: [email protected]: http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/Landcare/index.asp

About the organisationLandcare is an integrated program of sustainable management of land,water, vegetation and biological diversity.

Landcare refers to a movement or network of people who are committedto sustainable management and use of our natural resources.Eurobodalla Landcare consists of 35 groups with approximately 300volunteers involved in a variety of activities including Rivercare,Dunecare, Coastcare, Bushcare and Creekcare programs to provide forthe diversity of the Eurobodalla's miscellaneous landscapes. EurobodallaLandcare groups are led by the community, in partnership with theEurobodalla Shire Council, community organisations, businesses andother volunteer groups.


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Eurobodalla Landcare enjoys a unique relationship with the EurobodallaShire Council. Council houses the Landcare Coordinator, Support staffand further supports a variety of environmental projects.

Through Landcare, our community learns about natural resources, whilstgetting involved in a wide range of activities including on ground works,research, monitoring, planning, education and community awareness.Eurobodalla Landcare groups develop and implement local solutions tolocal problems.

Current activities that Eurobodalla Landcare is involved in include: Landcare weeds and pest control Creekcare environmental monitoring Dunecare foreshore protection and rehabilitation Erosion control works Revegetation projects Environmental education Biodiversity conservation

Chairperson ...................John HicksTreasurer .......................Maureen BakerCouncillor.......................Chris KowalCouncillor.......................Fergus Thomson

Area(s) of assistance concerning the environmentLandcare can assist with grant applications and technical advice to set upprojects to control erosion, fence off native vegetation along waterwaysand tree planting projects.

Area servedAll of Eurobodalla Shire, and the Yowrie and Wandella Valleys (part ofthe Tuross River Catchment).


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Eurobodalla Landcare Groups 2006Belowra Valley Landcare GroupBroulee/ Mossy Point Dunecare GroupBingi Landcare GroupBurrawangCongo Landcare GroupCorunna Nangudga Catchment LandcareDeua RivercareEast Lynne LandcareFriends of the Eurobodalla Botanical GardensFriends of Brou LakeGuerilla Bay AssociationHanging Rock LandcareKianga/Dalmeny/Narooma DunecareLilli Pilli/ Malua Bay LandcareLong Beach Dunecare GroupMeringo Dunecare GroupMogo CreekcareMoruya High School LandcareMoruya District LandcareMystery Bay CoastcarePeak Alone / Wandella Catchment AssociationPotato Point LandcareRosedale LandcareShort Beach CreekcareSouth Durras Landcare GroupSurfside Landcare GroupTilba District LandcareTomakin Dunecare GroupTomakin Forest Parade Escarpment Landcare GroupTuross Lakes Preservation GroupTuross Valley LandcareWIRES – Mid South CoastYowrie Valley LandcareEurobodalla Shire Council


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If you require further assistance regarding any of the “care” groups or youwould like to become a member of a landcare group contact theLandcare Community Support Officer listed below.

Further InformationPeter GowLandcare Community Support OfficerEurobodalla Shire CouncilPO Box 99MORUYA NSW 2537Tel: (02) 4474 1329Fax: (02) 4474 1234Email: [email protected]: http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/Landcare/index.asp

LANDCAREEUROBODALLA

Supported by local Aboriginal Land Councils of:

Cobowra (Moruya); Batemans Bay; Bodalla; Merrimans (Wallaga Lake); Mogo; Wagonga (Narooma); and the Aboriginal Heritage Steering Committee

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