Current projects and clients

Gascoyne Food Plan 2010 - 2015

Dust Up Projects has been employed as the project manager for the Gascoyne Food Plan.  This initiative of the Carnarvon Growers Association focuses on bringing together primary industry groups and the Gascoyne community to achieve recognition of our region’s products and to receive premium prices for them.  Representatives from the horticultural, fishing and pastoral industries have come together to form the Gascoyne Food Council.  The Council is  looking at production and development, market information, market accumulation and regional events.

Dust Up Projects has submitted a Royalties for Regions application through the Gascoyne Development Commission to roll out this project over a year long period, initiating the development of the four key areas and building a business case to enable future funding past 2010.  More information to come soon.

Gascoyne Catchments Group Inc

Dust Up Projects is contracted as project coordinator for the Gascoyne Catchments Group.  Recently we submitted a State NRM funding application and a Royalties for Regions application on behalf of the Group to enable the further development of the Gascoyne pastoral industry’s capacity to adapt and grow.  The Group is looking at increasing the market awareness of the product that is available in the region and identifing key research activities required for future opportunities. For further information please visit their website at www.gascoynecatchmentsproject.com.au 

Sweeter Banana Co-Operative

Dust Up Projects has been contracted as the Environmental Best Practice Facilitator of the Sweeter Banana Co-operative.  Previously funded through a Natural Heritage Trust grant this role involves developing environmental management plans for the 26 active growers, updating them for their audits and acting as the grower liaison for issues including Freshcare accreditation and crop forecasting.  Dust Up Projects also developed the Best Practice Manual for the Co-Op in consultation with its 37 members, Government agencies and the Carnarvon LCDC.  Please visit www.sweeterbanana.com for more information.

Lyndon Land Conservation District Committee (LCDC)

Dust Up Projects undertakes all secretarial works for the Lyndon LCDC; a committee that is extensively involved in both the landcare movement as well as the enhancement of the biodiversity and productive viability of the southern rangelands.

Previous projects and clients

Rangelands Natural Resource Management Coordinating Group (NRM)

Dust Up Projects was contracted in 2007 - 2008 to deliver the Community Landcare Coordinator position for the Gascoyne Murchison regions.  This contract involved supporting the uptake of Landcare, primary industry organisations and other volunteer groups in sustainable resource use at the regional and local level.  Projects included the eradication of mesquite in the Gascoyne, restoration and rehabilitation of the Lyndon, Minilya and Gascoyne rivers and assisting in the transition phase from the National Landcare Program and Natural Heritage Trust to the Caring for Our Country program.