Guidance notes
This guidance note has been prepared for landcare groups reviewing their income tax status. It is intended as general advice for groups wanting to understand how income tax may apply to environmental volunteering groups and the requirements to be endorsed as income tax-exempt. Updated January 2026.
This guidance note has been prepared for landcare and environmental volunteering groups preparing to register as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Updated January 2026.
This document provides guidance around common questions landcare and environmental volunteering groups may have when considering their income tax status and charity registration. Updated January 2026.
This guidance note was created as general advice for any landcare group that is currently experiencing or intending to undertake a prolonged period of inactivity. Updated November 2023.
This guidance note was created as general advice for any landcare group/network that is considering merging with another organisation or winding up operations. Updated September 2025.
This guidance note was created as general advice for any landcare group conducting a risk assessment for a planned activity. A blank risk assessment form template is also available here.
These guidelines were prepared in 2022 for organisers of landcare events and activities in response to updated Child Safety legislation. They are not mandatory and should be adapted to the relevant circumstances. However, any adaptation by a member organisation must continue to meet the requirements of Landcare Victoria's Child Safety Policy and any relevant legislation.
This Insurance Overview outlines the basic conditions and coverage of the Landcare Victoria insurance package in 2025/26. A more detailed Insurance Summary is provided to members annually upon renewal of membership, and full policy documents are also available to financial members on request.