Founded in 1993, Bushcare is coordinated by the City of Hobart. Each week, we provide direct support to volunteers working with Bushcare groups. They are located across the city, from Cornelian Bay to Wellington Park, Sandy Bay and beyond.
On average, 120 people volunteer for Bushcare each month. With additional special events, Bushcare volunteers contribute over 3000 hours each year. This is spent regenerating local bushland and raising awareness of the issues in their local area. Bushcare also provides support to schools and organisations undertaking community-based care of bushland.
Bushcare volunteers are making a huge difference to the bushland areas. They are working through bush regeneration, track development and maintenance, and community engagement. Bushcare provides volunteers with a sense of purpose and an opportunity to be part of something meaningful. All while having fun, making friends and learning something new.
Bushcare is the City of Hobart's largest volunteer program. There are more than 700 registered volunteers on its books.
Learn more in the publication Bushcare: Celebrating City of Hobart's Bushcare Success Story: