Does your group need Insurance cover? Apply below

The Landcare Bulk Insurance policies include public liability insurance and volunteer workers accident insurance for Landcaring activities only. The policies are managed by our broker partner Austcover and insurance is provided by Chubb and Keystone. The 2023 Bulk Insurance Policy will begin on 01 April 2024 and will be provided by Keystone. The deadline to apply is 01 March 2024.

Insurance Grant Eligibility

Not eligible: Member groups that are already insured through policies held by Council, Wildcare, NRE, the Department Children & Young People, or other insurance such as farm or business insurance. Please check what insurances you have in place before applying for the Landcare Assistance Program insurance grant.

To be eligible for the grant which covers the cost of insurance, your group must meet the following criteria:

Volunteer Workers Accident Insurance grant eligibility:

• The group has concrete plans for regular volunteer working bees, community events or meetings between 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025
• The group does not have volunteer accident insurance cover already

Public Liability Insurance grant eligibility:

• The group's activities are not already covered by another public liability insurance policy
• The group acknowledges that they understand which activities are excluded from cover:
  • Use of chainsaws, unless the user is certified to perform operation
  • Tree lopping, cutting or removal where the tree exceeds 5 metres in height
  • The application of, or advice regarding the application of: herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers that is NOT in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Any overnight excursions/camping
  • Any event or excursions exceeding one day duration or 500 attendees
  • The use or posession of firearms (for example for pest animal control)
  • Any burning activities
  • Any creating or ploughing of firebreaks
  • Any bicycle repairs
  • Any SCUBA Diving
  • Any participation in any sporting event or activity
  • Any pyrotechnics, mechanical amusement rides, inflatables, or temporary elevated seating

Who is covered: The volunteer insurance covers Landcaring activities for volunteers only. It does not cover contractors or employees. You must be aware of what is excluded from cover: Click here for Insurance FAQ (opens in a new window). 

Cost: The number of "core volunteers" in your group (the committee members / decision makers) determines the cost of the insurance premium. If insurance premiums stay the same for 2024, fees will be $237 for groups. The cost of your group's insurance will be covered with no out of pocket cost to your group, by funds from the Landcare Assistance Program (LAP) Insurance Grant, or in some cases the Landcare Bulk Insurance Policy fee may be sponsored by a local council.

Option 1: YES we need insurance

Click the button to apply

Apply for LAP Insurance Grant

Option 2: No or Unsure

Select an option to confirm you are not applying for insurance now, then click the SUBMIT button.