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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

North West Regional Land Care Aboriginal Artwork Commission

We are thrilled to announce that the Expression of Interest for the North West Regional Land Care Aboriginal Artwork Commission is now open!

We are looking for a Gomeroi artist living on Gomeroi Country to create a digital artwork for the Weaving Country, Culture and Collaboration project. The commission is valued at $15,000 and the artwork will be used across Landcare materials throughout our region.

TRLA Photography Competition 2026 – Celebrating the Heart of Our Community

The TRLA Photography Competition is back for 2026, opening September 1 and running through to mid-October—and this year, it comes with a meaningful new focus.

State and Territory Landcare Awards 2026

The 2026 State and Territory Landcare Awards stand as a prestigious biennial national Landcare Awards program. The Landcare Awards honour individuals, groups and organisations that are making outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in their local communities for the benefit of all Australians today, and for generations to come.

🌱 Nursery Open Day – This Saturday! 🌱

Join us this Saturday, 4th July from 9:00am at the Tamworth Regional Landcare Nursery for a fantastic morning celebrating native plants and sustainable living!
Browse our native nursery, grab a bargain at our $2 clearance sale on a wide range of native species, and take part in the Earth Oven & Earthbag Building Workshop hosted by the Tamworth Community Organic Gardeners.
We can’t wait to see you there!🌱💚

155 Trees Planted at Moore Creek Caves Reserve

Community spirit was on full display as Intrepid Landcare and Co-Exist came together with Friends of Moore Creek Caves for a successful tree planting day at Moore Creek Caves Reserve.

Soil nutrients: Are you a poor rich? - Dr Aurelie Quade

“If your inputs are no longer giving you the return you hoped for, it may not be a product problem — it could be a soil problem. Understanding where your nutrients actually sit is the first step to getting more from every dollar you spend.”

Growing Together: Soil, Sustainability and Native Gardens This Landcare Season

Growing Together: Soil, Sustainability and Native Gardens This Landcare Season

This July and August, TRLA’s Landcare Learning program brings together two inspiring events that highlight the powerful connection between healthy soil, sustainable gardening, and thriving native habitats. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, these sessions offer practical insights for anyone passionate about caring for their patch—and the wider landscape.

Exploring Pathways and Possibilities at the Ag Careers Expo

TRLA was delighted to be part of an incredible Agricultural Careers Expo, joining 37 trade and industry stands to connect with students and showcase the diverse opportunities available within Landcare, environmental management, agriculture, and natural resource management.

 

“THE FUEL AND DROUGHT CRISIS” UPPER MOOKI LANDCARE & CARBON8 WORKSHOP

This report summarises feedback from 23 participants who attended a soil health event led by Kevin Elmy (Canadian Soil Health Educator) and Mike McCosker (from Carbon8) on April 9-10 2026 conducted by Upper Mooki Landcare and Carbon8. The event was designed to enhance knowledge and practical skills related to soil health, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable farming practices. The event was funded by a Tamworth Regional Landcare Small Grant, in combination with sponsorship from Carbon8, enabling minimum ticket price.

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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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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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