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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
  • Jean Coady
  • John Simpson
  • Aurelie Quade
  • Kate Masters
  • Wayne Collinson
  • Shar Donald

Our Dedicated Staff

Executive Officer – Jacqui Gidley-Baird

Local Landcare Coordinator (Tamworth) – Ninna Douglas

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 - Kat Pilavidis

Regional Landcare Coordinator  - Shelley McDouall

Nursery Manager – Paul Moxon

Nursery Supervisor – Julie Clancy





Latest News

Land Management and Conservation Forum | NSW Government

Join North West Local Land Services and 14 expert speakers as we explore the important opportunities and challenges facing the North West:

Tamworth Skywalk Opening

The Tamworth Skywalk is now open to the public and it is so great to see all our plants From the Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery in the ground and being such a huge part of Tamworths newest attraction, We can't wait to see how the plants progress and grow over the next few years to bring more life to the area!

Spring Sale - Pollinator Packs

Get Excited for our Spring pollinator packs Avalible for the whole month of Septemeber, Six Native endemic species for just $20. 

This Bundle is perfect for anyone wanting to brighten up their garden and attract our pollinators for spring! it is the perfect combination of Groundcovers and shrubs great for the garden or to fill in any bare spots!

This offer is for walk in customers only so you don't want to miss out and valid until the end of September (The chosen species cannot be altered or swaped)

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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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Tamworth NSW 2348
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www.trla.org.au



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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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