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We are an umbrella group for over 90 affiliated conservation groups and have been an outspoken advocate for conservation and a sustainable WA for 40 years.
Use the hyperlinks to navigate around this page Affiliate news
Why affiliate?
How to affiliate
Want to get involved in conservation in your community?
Conservation Council of WA Affiliated Groups
Affiliate News 2010 Important dates for the diary Click here to download a list of dates for CCWA general meetings, Environment Matters and deadlines for The Greener Times and e-bulletin. Affiliate webpages All Conservation Council Affiliates are welcome to post information about their group on this website. For those groups who do not have their own website the Council can host group information and contact details on the Affiliate page. Please complete the information sheet available here to create your page. back to top
Why affiliate? CCWA is representative of conservation groups who are active in protecting the natural environment and involved in sustainability in WA. Our ability to conserve WA's unique environment relies on the conservation community supporting each other and working together. With the support of the community the Council is able to provide a powerful voice representative of the community to government and reflective in the media.
We can assist your community group with:
1. A Voice to Government
We regularly meet with Ministers, politicians and government agencies highlighting members concerns and issues
We are the first point of contact for media on any environmental issue
Council representatives are actively involved in a number of committees and consultation groups
2. Networks and Contacts
The Council has an extensive network and can put you in contact with other environmental groups so you can share ideas, strategies, resources and expertise
We can assist with access to political and media contacts to ensure that the voice of your group is heard.
3. Environmental News
Members receive current information through the e-bulletin, email updates, The Greener Times magazine & events.
4. Support for your campaign and group
Campaign strategy advice – what works best
Information on organisational issues e.g. fundraising, incorporation, recruiting volunteers
5. Expertise
Assistance with queries on legislation and policy
Assistance with writing submissions
6. Promotion
Promotion of your group, events and meetings
7. Workshops and Seminars
Regular, affordable or free events on a range of organisational and environmental issues.
8. Advocacy
Letters of support
Download a FACTSHEET here with all the info and advantages of becoming affiliated with the Council.
How to affiliate? There are 3 easy steps to becoming an affiliated member group:
1. Fill out the application form *please note you can type directly into this form and email it back to us* 2. Attach your group’s Constitution (if incorporated) or a statement of aims and objectives and send off with payment to CCWA.
3. We will notify you when we have received your complete application. 4. Your application will then be voted on by members at the Council’s next General Meeting. For further information about CCWA membership please contact conswa@conservationwa.asn.au or phone (08) 9420 7266. Want to get involved in conservation in your community? Join a community conservation group today where you can meet people, get outdoors, have fun and actively show your support for the environment!
There are thousands of community conservation groups across WA who are active on the ground. Groups are involved in tree planting days, habitat resotration, rallies, open days and expos or for the less active wiritng letters and submissions to protect our environment. Plenty of ways that you can get involved!
Below is a list of the Conservation Council's affiliated member groups. They are groups who are passionate about protecting our natural environment. Get in touch with your local group today and see how you can help out!
Conservation Council of WA Affiliated Groups
Below are a list of CCWA's affiliated member groups. Click on a community conservation group to find out more.
Lake Meelup Preservation Society Leeuwin Environment Leighton Action Coalition Local Environmental Action Forum (LEAF) Possum Centre Busselton Quinns Rocks Environmental Group Inc Roleybushcare
Save Mosman Parks
Speleological Research Group Western Australia (SRGWA) Stop The Toad Foundation Inc.
Sustainable Energy Now (SEN)
Sustainable Population Australia Inc. WA Branch
Sustainable Transport Coalition
The River Conservation Society
The Rottnest Society The Wilderness Society (WA) The Wildflower Society of WA United Nations Association of Australia (WA Environment Committee)
Urban Bushland Council (WA)
WA Native Orchid Study & Conservation Group
WA Speleological Group (WASG)
Walpole-Nornalup National Park Association
Waterbird Conservation Group Inc.
Western Australian Naturalists' Club
Western Regional Environment Network (WREN)
Wetlands Conservation Society
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