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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
  • Wayne Collison
  • Kate Masters
  • Aurelie Quade
  • John Simpson
  • Penny Milson
  • Claudia Heaney
  • Grieg Meyer

Our Dedicated Staff

Executive Officer – Jacqui Gidley-Baird

Local Landcare Coordinator (Tamworth) – Susan Wilson

Local Landcare Coordinator (Liverpool Plains and Gunnedah) - Nicky Chirlian

Local Landcare Coordinator (Youth and Education) - Kate Spry 

Regional and Local Administrative Officer - Jacqui Gidley-Baird

Regional Landcare Coordinator  - Ninna Douglas

Nursery Manager – Paul Moxon

Nursery Staff – Tamika Wilton & Zac Faulkner





Latest News

Celebrating Penny Milson – Highly Commended in the 2026/27 NSW Women in Landcare Awards

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association is proud to celebrate local Landcare champion Penny Milson, who was recognised as Highly Commended in the 2026 NSW Women in Landcare Awards, held at the NSW Landcare Conference in Corowa.

With more than 10 years of environmental advocacy and community involvement, Penny has made a significant contribution to conservation across our region. From leading the transformation of Currawong Park into a thriving urban habitat to raising awareness about environmental issues and bringing community groups together, Penny has shown what can be achieved through passion, persistence and community action.

With 16 nominations in the award category, this recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of Penny's dedication and the many hours she gives to protecting our local environment.

2026 Photography Competition

To celebrate the International Year of the Volunteer, we want to see your favourite photos capturing the amazing volunteers who make our communities thrive! 

From Landcare to community Groups, Sporting Clubs and more - show us your Volunteer Moments 

Entries close October 9 
Contact - Susan:0400 590 776
Email - Susan@trla.org.au

Get snapping and celebrate our incredible Volunteers!

TAMWORTH’S BIGGEST TREE PLANTING YET! 🌳🌱

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and Co-Exist Tamworth are teaming up for a huge day of planting, community and getting our hands dirty! 🙌 Join us on Sunday 4 October from 8:30am at 463 Nundle Road, Nemingha, as we work together to plant hundreds of trees and help create a healthier, greener future for our local environment. 🌿

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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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PO Box 7118, NEMSC
Tamworth NSW 2348
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Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi. [We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land] Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live. Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal people.

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