Maintenance matters
This page contains the collection of articles and factsheets prepared for Maintenance Matters, the eNews for maintenance volunteers.
It also contains induction material and forms which any BTF volunteer might need.
The documents are arranged by topic, matching those of Maintenance Matters.
A date following each link indicates the time of creation/update (tbc for older factsheets).
The collection continues to grow as we prepare new content. If you can’t find the answer to a question, please get in touch to suggest a topic!
News
Sectional maintenance Opportunities Aug 2026
Keeping in Touch
Introduction to your website profile
The 2025 Volunteer Portal upgrade
Calculating and recording your volunteer time
The Maintenance Matters Library (Mar ’26)
Introduction to sectional maintenance (Apr ’26)
Accessing your section (Apr ’26)
National Park Entry (Apr ’26)
Essentials of reporting (Mar ’26)
Using photos to enhance your written report (COMING SOON!)
Reporting on an alternative section or campsite
Full list of Track maintenance sections and campsites
Working in Google Maps (Apr ’26)
Google Trekker (Apr ’26)
BTF staff contacts (Feb ’26)
The MAdmin team (Mar ’26)
Field Days (Apr ’26)
Volunteer with us! (our booklet for prospective volunteers; contains Role Descriptions)
Sectional maintenance: recruitment and allocation process (updated Jun ’26)
BTF Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities (updated Apr ’26)
Reimbursement for expenses (Feb ’26)
Volunteers vehicle notice (Apr ’26)
PWS205 Volunteer Registration Form (word version, downloads automatically)
PWS205 Volunteer Registration Form (pdf version)
PWS Volunteer Code of Conduct (pdf, downloads automatically)
PWS Cultural awareness for volunteers (pdf, downloads automatically)
Preparation and Safety
Our Safety Mindset (COMING SOON!)
DBCA Volunteer Work Health and Safety Induction (pdf, downloads automatically)
Preparation for a maintenance trip (COMING SOON!)
Calling in safe (Mar ’26)
Trip Intention Form (Mar ’26)
Dieback hygiene and DRA permits (updated Aug ’26)
Using battery-powered pruning tools
Safe use of power tools on the Track
JSA Using battery-powered tools
Track Maintenance Know-how
Track maintenance visit checklist (Apr ’26)
Seasonal approach to Track maintenance (Mar ’26)
Keeping on top of coastal vegetation
Overgrowth management on the south coast
Boot cleaning stations (PLANNED)
Campsite Maintenance Know-how
The Bibbulmun Track campsite (COMING SOON!)
Campsite maintenance visit checklist (Apr ’26)
Reducing fuel load around the shelter
Campsite accessories (Feb ’26)
Printed resources (Feb ’26)
Book boxes (Feb ’26)
Magazines for campsites (COMING SOON!)
Food protection boxes (COMING SOON!)