May 2012 SCAT
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Nowhere Else on Earth Dinner - 25th May
Celebrate Tasmania's unique marine environment at a Gala Dinner at MONA organised by Environment Tasmania - 25th May. More information. Coast to Coast Conference 2012 Living on the Edge, the 10th National Coast to Coast Conference, will be held at the Brisbane Convention Centre from 17-21 September 2012. Abstracts due by 30th April. More information. Southern Water Community Grants Program 5 grants of $1000 are available Applications due by 31 May 2012. For more information, including eligibility criteria and application form, visit http://www.southernwatertas.com.au/Your-Community/Sponsorship/Community-Grants-Program |
Planning for the future
The SCAT committee has commenced planning for the future of SCAT after our current Caring for our Country project and partnership with NRM South winds up. SCAT has been operating for nearly 10 years and has adapted and innovated to ensure some consistency of support for Coastcare volunteers. Until recently we have been predominantly a volunteer organisation only employing staff from time to time as project funds allowed. Our SCAT Strategic Plan until 2011-2014 will continue to guide us, but the implementation depends on how we are resourced, the skills and capacity of the committee and most importantly the opinions and needs of our members. SCAT is keen to hear from our members and associates. Responses to the following questions will help guide our next step. 1. What is most inspirational/valuable about SCAT, and what is most frustrating? 2. What would happen if SCAT ceased to exist, and who would/could fill the gap left by SCAT? 3. Ideas/activities for SCAT to focus on in the next 3 years. Please send your feedback to Leahpage@scat.org.au |
Who is SCAT?
Coastcare is community volunteers caring for coasts across Australia. In southern Tasmania, Coastcare volunteers have banded together to support and inspire each other. The Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania (SCAT) is our organisation. 
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Supporting Coastcare in southern Tasmania
SCAT does many things, including:
SCAT is proudly working in partnership with NRM South, supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country.
- supporting Coastcare Groups and individual volunteers by providing opportunities and resources to help them participate in coastal management.
- encouraging regional environmental outcomes by fostering collaboration within our Coastcare community.
- providing recognition for the vital role community volunteers play in protecting our coastlines.
- fostering a regional network of coastal stakeholders that encourages collaboration and holistic coastal management outcomes.
SCAT is proudly working in partnership with NRM South, supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country.
