The Green Army is a hands-on, practical environmental action programme that supports local environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia.
What: The Australian Government has allocated more than $700 million for the programme over four years from 1 July 2015. The programme will support 250 projects in 2014-15, 500 projects in 2015-16, 750 projects in 2016-17, and build to 1,500 by 2018-19. http://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army
Who: Applicants 17-24 years of age and interested in gaining practical training and experience while being paid to work in your local environment.
How:
Register your interest here
Submit a Green Army Project idea here
When: Subject to application rounds and place availability.
Where: The Australian Government has engaged five Service Providers to help deliver the programme on the ground.
Find your state or territory's Service provider here
MORE:
Australian Government, Department of the Environment
Website: http://www.environment.gov.au/
Green Army hotline: 1800 780 730