Meet Our Committee & Staff

The TRLA Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month (between February and November) to oversee and coordinate Landcare activities in the region. The TRLA Committee consists of up to 8 non-executive committee members elected annually at the AGM in October.

Contact Wayne Chaffey for further information or to become involved: info@trla.org.au

Committee Members

President – Wayne Chaffey

Vice President – George Macdonald

Secretary – Narelle Chaffey

Treasurer – Stephanie Cameron

Public Officer – Stephanie Cameron

Ordinary members –  Lyn Allen, Jean Coady, Heather Ranclaud, John Simpson, Nicola Chirlian,
Aurelie Quade, Fiona Kelly


Our Dedicated Staff

Executive Officer – Jacqui Gidley-Beard

Local Landcare Coordinator (Tamworth) – Ninna Douglas

Local Landcare Coordinator (Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah) - Susan Wilson

Nursery Manager – Paul Moxon

Nursery Supervisor – Julie Clancy




Latest News


New Opening Hours for Autumn

New Opening Hours for Autumn

The nursery is now open on Saturdays from 9am-2pm through the rest of Autumn. We have lots of stock to go and tubestock is $4.40 with members receiving a discount of $1/tubestock.


Qantas Regional Grants

CLOSE 10 MAY 2024
The Qantas Regional Grants program represents a significant opportunity for those looking to contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of Australia's regional areas. Applicants are encouraged to seize this chance to make a lasting difference in their regions, reinforcing the foundational spirit of Australia's vast and varied landscapes. Head to Grants Space for more information.


Planet Ark's Seedling Bank grant

CLOSE 1 MAY
Planet Ark's Seedling Bank grant applications are now open to schools and community groups around Australia, closing Wednesday 1st May. This round we're unable to support groups higher than $500, so please keep your request under that amount.How to apply: Log in to the Coordinator Hub Register for a National Tree Day event Add your Seedling Bank application to your registered 2024 National Tree Day event.

Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.

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funding support

Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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