Catchment is a dedicated not‑for‑profit organisation created to ensure that individuals and businesses can make a genuine, measurable difference to Australia’s native wildlife. Every contribution made to Catchment goes directly toward on‑ground conservation actions—not administration—so your support delivers real outcomes where they’re needed most. As the 100% charitable arm of our subsidiary company, Carbon Landscapes, we combine ecological expertise with a mission-driven purpose to protect and restore threatened habitats.

Yes. Catchment is a not-for-profit conservation organisation and that funds received are applied directly to conservation projects, with organisational operating costs supported separately.

A Habitat Home is a way to invest directly in the protection and restoration of native Australian habitat. The concept is based on the average Australian home footprint of approximately 500 square metres. When you purchase a Habitat Home, you help protect or restore an equivalent area of habitat for native plants and animals.

A typical Australian residential block occupies around 500 square metres. Habitat Homes use this area as a simple and relatable benchmark, allowing people to offset the footprint of their own home by supporting habitat protection or restoration elsewhere in the landscape.

A Habitat Home costs $250 as a one-time, tax-deductible contribution. Your contribution supports the protection and management of 500 square metres of Australian native habitat for 25 years, helping deliver long-term benefits for biodiversity and native wildlife.

Absolutely. You can purchase as many Habitat Homes as you wish. Many supporters choose to protect multiple Habitat Homes to increase their conservation impact, dedicate habitat to family members, or support larger areas of nature protection. Every additional Habitat Home contributes to the long-term protection and stewardship of native habitat.

Yes. A Habitat Home makes a meaningful and lasting gift for friends, family members, colleagues, or clients who care about nature and wildlife. The recipient will receive recognition of their Habitat Home and can take pride in supporting the protection of Australian biodiversity for generations to come.

Yes. Habitat Home owners receive a **geo-referenced certificate** identifying their Habitat Home, along with information about the biodiversity and habitat values associated with their supported site. This enables you to develop a personal connection with the landscape and conservation outcomes your contribution is helping to achieve.

Yes. Catchment is a registered Australian charity and tax-deductible not-for-profit organisation. Contributions of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia, allowing supporters to make a positive environmental impact while receiving eligible taxation benefits.

Our Habitat Homes are located throughout Victoria, Australia on properties that protect high‑value, threatened ecosystems. We’re also expanding our framework to welcome additional landholders with conservation‑worthy habitat—so your support helps us grow the network of protected landscapes across the state.

Yes. A portion of every Habitat Home contribution is allocated to Traditional Owner partners to self-determine and support On-Country projects and strengthen cultural and environmental outcomes across the landscape.

Yes! We host ‘open weekends’ that allow supporters like you to see the real, on‑the‑ground difference your contribution is making. These events offer a unique opportunity to witness habitat restoration in action, speak with our ecological team, and experience firsthand the impact of your generosity. We’ll let you know when and where these events will take place.

Yes. All Habitat Home sites must have, or be progressing toward, long-term legal protection through conservation covenants or other recognised mechanisms that secure conservation outcomes into the future.

Yes. Habitat Homes are designed for individuals, businesses and community groups seeking a practical way to contribute to biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration.

Your contribution enables our team to carry out critical conservation work—including pest control, ecological fire and water management, and habitat restoration tailored to threatened species. These are applying hands‑on, science‑backed actions proven to improve the health and resilience of ecosystems. When you donate, you are investing in tangible, long-term outcomes for wildlife that need our help now more than ever.

Your contribution supports activities that improve habitat condition and biodiversity outcomes, including:

• Revegetation and habitat restoration
• Protective fencing
• Weed control
• Pest animal management
• Threatened species habitat enhancement

These actions help create healthier ecosystems and improve habitat for native wildlife.

Conservation outcomes require ongoing care. Weed control, pest management, monitoring and other activities need to continue long after initial restoration works are completed.

The stewardship fund helps ensure habitat quality continues to improve over time rather than relying on one-off investments.

Habitat Homes combine immediate conservation action with long-term stewardship.

A portion of each contribution is invested in on-ground works that deliver environmental benefits in the near term. The remaining funds are placed into a dedicated stewardship fund and released progressively over a 25-year period to support ongoing management and monitoring.

All Habitat Home projects are independently assessed using recognised biodiversity assessment methods.
Assessment may include:

• Habitat condition assessments
• Biodiversity surveys
• Geo-referenced monitoring plots

These assessments establish a baseline and provide a framework for measuring improvements over time.

Transparency and accountability are fundamental to Habitat Homes. Conservation projects are independently assessed by Victorian Government-accredited Habitat Hectare Assessors using recognised biodiversity assessment methods. Progress is independently verified through periodic reassessments. monitored and recorded. Project information, site details and ecological outcomes are tracked to ensure investments continue delivering measurable environmental benefits.

If a project no longer meets ecological improvement requirements, or receives more funding than is required, funds may be redirected to other approved conservation projects. This helps ensure contributions continue delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

Yes. The Habitat Homes platform is available at no cost to eligible not-for-profit organisations working in highly threatened landscapes, with funds directed to approved conservation projects. Applications are open to eligible groups.