Key investments
Caring for our Country empowers regional bodies, landholders, Landcare, environmental, community, industry, and Indigenous groups to take positive action to improve the environment. It also continues to evolve as it supports broader government initiatives to address emerging threats to our native species, farms, rivers, coasts and natural icons. Here are a few examples of this investment.
Indigenous projects and closing the Gap
Closing the Gap is a commitment by all Australian governments to work towards a better future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Landcare and sustainable farm practices
Through the sustainable farm practices national priority, $170 million has been approved to help farmers and rural communities improve natural resource management.
Reef Rescue
Caring for our Country has invested $200 million for Reef Rescue. Since 2008 more than 1600 land managers have received Reef Rescue funds to deliver water quality improvements.
National Reserve System
The National Reserve System is a critical component of the Government's efforts to protect terrestrial biodiversity.
Other significant projects
- Improving water quality in the Gippsland Lakes and Eastern Creek Wetlands
- Improving water quality in the Tuggerah Lakes estuary
- Managing the cane toad menace in the tropical savannas (NT)
- Supporting research into the Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease