Calling for local people and local projects for the Green Army in Wide Bay
4th August, 2015
Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Green Army programme are now open, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss announced today.
“We want local people in communities around Wide Bay to join the Green Army and work on local projects in our region. I also encourage local groups to come forward with ideas for Green Army projects,” Mr Truss said.
“Community organisations, Landcare groups, natural resource management organisations, environment groups, Indigenous organisations, local councils and others can now nominate for new Green Army projects that have a clear focus on environmental conservation or National or World Heritage places.”
“For young people aged between 17 and 24 in the Wide Bay region, joining the Green Army is an opportunity for paid work, while receiving practical experience and training in land management and environmental conservation.
“Placements in Green Army projects run for 20-26 weeks and young people may gain certificate 1 or 2 qualifications during the course of their placement.
Round Four of the Green Army will consist of two streams, with stream 1 focusing on heritage projects that promote, protect and conserve Australia’s National and World Heritage at sites listed for their natural, historic or Indigenous values.
Stream 2 will focus on projects that directly support the protection and recovery of threatened species, particularly actions for improving habitat, as well as projects that address threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
“The Green Army encourages practical action to support local environment and conservation projects across Australia and will provide training to 15,000 young Australians by 2018,” Mr Truss said.
The Green Army is a major Government commitment with more than $700 million budgeted over four years.
Applications for projects under Round Four of the programme are now open and will close at 3pm on Wednesday, 16 September 2015.
For more information about Round 4 including eligibility, project guidelines and application form and the full schedule of community information sessions go to www.australia.gov.au/greenarmy.
