The Queensland Fishcare volunteer program is a community-based project in which recreational fishers educate the angling community about the rules and ethics of recreational fishing in Queensland. Fishcare volunteers have a genuine love for the environment and are committed to keeping it in good shape for the future. They aim to raise community awareness about preserving fisheries resources and the need for an ethical approach to recreational fishing.
Volunteers only educate fishers and have no enforcement powers.
They promote the benefits of catch and release and give information on handling fish so that they survive. Fishcare Volunteers wear a highly coloured uniform and talk to fishers in the field. They provide advice about fishing methods and how to improve the quality, rather than the quantity, of the catch, as well as information regarding rules and regulations. Volunteers commit one field activity per month to the program and occasionally attend events such as boat shows and fishing competitions to speak to anyone interested. Download and print out the Fishcare Volunteer Nomination Form , fill it in and post it to the Fishcare Volunteer Program Coordinator.