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 cost of these policies is covered by the Landcare Assistance Program (LAP) Insurance Grant, or in some cases by a local council.
We are also able to offer association liability insurance at an additional cost of $165 payable by your group, applications for this insurance can be made via the members toolbox.
The policies are managed by our broker partner Austcover and insurance is provided by Chubb and Keystone. The 2025 Bulk Insurance Policy will begin on 01 April 2025 and will be provided by Keystone. The deadline to apply is 01 March 2025.
Insurance Grant Eligibility
Not eligible: Member groups that are already insured through policies held by 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. Some councils pay for groups in their local area to get onto this bulk insurance policy, so if this is the case you still need to apply so we can send your details to the insurance broker.
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 2025 - 31 March 2026
- 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
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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: If insurance premiums stay the same for 2025, 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
Option 2: No or Unsure
Select an option to confirm you are not applying for insurance now, then click the SUBMIT button.