Hawke Landcare Award

Nominations for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Awards are open.

For the first time in its history, the award's criteria has been expanded to include groups and organisations to be eligible for the $30,000 prize.

This award celebrates Landcare and recognises excellence in sustainable agriculture. It is dedicated to the former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon. Bob Hawke AC.

The winner will receive a $30,000 prize.

Nominations close on December 31. To apply go to bobhawkelandcareaward.com.au

Safe and inclusive

Safe and Inclusive Sport: preventing gender-based violence guide is now available.

This innovative guide is supporting gender equity and further action to prevent gender-based violence through community sport. 

The guide provides strategies to help organisations - including state sporting associations, local councils and women's health services - support local sports clubs, leagues and associations to build and strengthen safe, inclusive and respectful cultures.

For more information about the Safe and Inclusive Sport Guide visit sport.vic.gov.au/safe-and-inclusive-sport.