In 2017, Landcare Australia partnered with Hawke’s Brewing Co., an independent, Australian-owned beer company, to which former Australian Prime Minister the late Bob Hawke, agreed to lend his name with the proviso that 100 per cent of his royalties be donated to Landcare Australia.
Mr Hawke was integral to the creation of the not-for-profit Landcare Australia in 1989, remaining a strong supporter of the landcare movement throughout his life. Mr Hawke’s estate generously continues this arrangement.
Each year, contributions to Landcare Australia from Hawke’s beer sales have helped fund numerous projects around the country.
Contributions from 2017-2019 were accrued to ensure the funding pool deployed in 2020 could deliver more impact.
2020
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Landcare Australia Bushfire & Natural Disaster Recovery Fund
Through donations from Hawke’s Brewing Co. and others, in March 2020, Landcare Australia was able to fund 23 wide-ranging regeneration projects through a Bushfire Recovery Grants round focused on rainforest revegetation, creating nest boxes for displaced native animals and feeding programs for endangered wildlife.
Hawke’s Brewing Landcare Threatened Species Bushfire Grants
Hawke’s Brewing Co. provided a total of $40,000 in funding that was awarded to three local groups in New South Wales and South Australia to help with post-bushfire recovery and resilience-building projects for threatened species.
Capertee Valley Landcare Group’s Water for Woodland Birds Project in NSW provided long-term watering points at key Regent Honeyeater breeding locations within the Valley that did not have a permanent water supply. Read a case study about the impact of this fantastic project here.
Native Animal Rescue Group’s (NARG) Nest Box Project in NSW saw the numerous nesting boxes installed across their area of operation to act as dens for arboreal mammals and birds so native animals were able to return to the fire affected areas and play their vital role in bush regeneration.
Kersbrook Landcare Group’s Charleston Conservation Park Project in SA saw 7,500 local indigenous plants planted by the local community and landcare groups to help restore the Charleston Conservation Park. This revegetation provided critical habitat for the Western Pygmy Possum, Ringtail Possum and numerous other bird and fauna species.
2021-2022
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Hawkie’s Heroes Grants
The Hawke’s Brewing Co. Hawkie’s Heroes grants are providing funding for local groups in New South Wales and Queensland to engage in landcare activities.
The Mudcrabs in NSW have engaged in the removal of noxious weeds including lantana and green and yellow cestrum, restoring native vegetation connectivity along the riparian areas of Marrickville Golf Course and Beaman Park.
The area is popular with local nature-loving walkers and cyclists, and with the support of the Hawkie’s Heroes funding they are creating additional habitat for native species, particularly small birds who commonly nest in dense vegetation.
Greater Sydney Landcare Network will be supporting the Mudcrabs’ on-ground works by engaging youth volunteers. These volunteers will engage with the Mudcrabs’ ongoing landcare activities and support the long-term maintenance of the site.
Woodfordia’s TreeHuggers in QLD have been able to address much needed maintenance of their native plant nursery. The nursery functions as the central hub of the environmental and rehabilitation projects undertaken on the 500-acre Woodfordia Festival site, including the planting of over 100,000 trees and understory plants to nurture existing environments and encourage species diversity, as well as weed management and eradication.
The site is of particular significance to the Hon. Bob Hawke AC’s legacy as he was a key speaker at the Woodford Folk Festival for many years. With the funding provided by Hawke’s Brewing Co., the Treehuggers are undertaking irrigation repairs, drainage maintenance and storm damage repair. The funds have also facilitated the construction of seed raising tables, potting benches and compost bays.
2022
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Mangrove Protection Project
In May 2022, Hawke’s Brewing Co. released their third vintage of Legend IPA with $1 from every can sold going to Landcare Australia to support mangrove conservation and enhancement in Queensland. The funds raised will assist the Cairns & Far North Environment Centre by funding equipment and resources to upskill volunteers, Indigenous Ranger groups and Landcare groups, as well as increase the capacity of the citizen-science group to obtain data on tidal wetland values and threats. Read more about the project here.
2023-2024
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Endangered Coastal Emu Protection Project
The 2023/2024 Hawke’s Landcare Community Grants supports the ‘Endangered Coastal Emu Protection’ project in Clarence Valley, NSW. This project aims to increase the coastal emu population by building on the Maclean Lions Club Environmental Group’s efforts in raising community awareness and taking direct action protecting the species. The three-year project focuses on implementing a sustained management program for improved long-term feral animal control. It engages private landowners, including sugarcane and beef farms, to raise awareness of threats to the emu population and control feral pigs, which have a documented impact.
