The Nature Conservation Council Regional Conference shines a spotlight on a different region in NSW each year, empowering member groups, supporters and local communities by providing a platform to highlight the issues facing nature before a state-wide audience.
This year the Nature Conservation Council NSW (NCC) is partnering with 10 Environment Groups across the Hunter and Central Coast to present the annual 2024 NCC Regional Conference in Newcastle.
The co-hosts are:
- Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC)
- Hunter Jobs Alliance (HJA)
- Community Environment Centre (CEN), Central Coast
- Hunter Environment Lobby
- Rising Tide
- Climate Action Newcastle (CAN)
- Hunter Renewal
- National Parks Australia (NPA), Hunter Branch
- Coal-Ash Community Alliance Inc (CCA)
- And special thanks to EcoNetwork Port Stephens
The venue is the Glenrock Scout Camp which is nestled in the picturesque Glenrock State Conservation Area near Newcastle. It’s a serene spot, surrounded by natural beauty. The camp is situated by a lovely lagoon and is conveniently close to the ocean (see the photo above)
Regional Conferences have been held across the state each year since 2001. We are delighted to return to the Hunter Central Coast, where the inaugural NCC regional conference was held over 20 years ago.
Each year there is a different theme and an optional field trip is organised to get out into the region the following day.
The 2024 Regional Conference theme is - Hunter and Central Coast at the coalface of transition, biodiversity in the balance.
The aims of the conference are to:
- Explore what is meant by the Hunter Central Coast being at the 'coalface of transition'.
- Work together for a future where the environment, nature and climate are at the core of future planning, where renewables are done 'right'.
- Facilitate information sharing, skill development and collaborative planning to influence community practices, influence government and effect change. Can the Hunter Central Coast be a test case?
- Share and celebrate nature in the Hunter Central Coast and the wins that have been made.
- Showcase local nature, climate and sustainability initiatives and “out of the box” thinking.
- Provide opportunities for connection between organisations, groups, and conference attendees and strengthen working relationships.
Join us on Saturday for a day of workshops and panel discussions, followed by a conference dinner in the evening (please let us know if you’d like to join us) and a field trip to a selection of nearby locations on Sunday morning.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event. There will be something for everyone - no matter your level of knowledge or experience.
What: NCC Regional Conference 2024
When: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June (field trip, half day)
Where: Glenrock Scout Camp
Cost: $45 including Saturday morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and Sunday light refreshments. (with free tickets available for First Nations people and U25s)
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-regional-conference
This event will be held on unceded Awabakal land. Sovereignty was never ceded. We pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.