RALF – Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Lana Andrews

Lana Andrews

Lana’s role covers the southern half of the North West including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains and Narrabri Local Government Areas.

Growing up on a property near Tamworth, Lana has a background in natural resource management, community engagement, fire management and corporate development and was previously the Local Landcare Coordinator for the Liverpool Plains.

Lana is focussed on supporting sustainable and regenerative agriculture programs and is working closely with community groups and landholders supporting them in building resilience and adapting to changing markets and climate.

Lana is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Contact Lana on 0407 885 105 or at lana@trla.org.au

Across the Paddock – News from the Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator

Rachel Dorney is Lana’s counterpart in the Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator role in the North of NSW and is hosted by Northern Slopes Landcare Association.

Rachel was born and raised on a farm in the New England region of NSW and purchased her own farm 15 years ago near Gravesend. Rachel has spent the past 26 years in the banking industry and has recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Director’s Course.

Rachel is passionate about regenerative agriculture and has first-hand experience in trialling different practices on her family farm.

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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.


Two dollars for one dollar native fish stocking program

CLOSE 10 MAY
The $2-for-$1 Native Fish Stocking Program provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds offered by community groups to stock native fish (Australian Bass, Murray Cod, Golden Perch) into rivers and dams across NSW.  The objectives of the program are to support local communities in the stocking of high value native fish to protect and enhance our valuable state-wide recreational fisheries. The program also supports the development of regional aquaculture ventures which produce high quality fish stock for release into public waters to benefit recreational fishers.


Aurizon Community Giving Fund

Are you a charity or community group with a project in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment or education? Aurizon Community Giving Fund applications are now open, offering grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities in communities we work and live in.Applications are now open and will close on Friday 26 April 2024, 5pm AEST.

Welcome to Kat our administrative officer for TLRA and the North West Region

Welcome to Kat our administrative officer for TLRA and the North West Region

🌱 Welcome, Kat Pilavidis! 🌿

We're thrilled to welcome Kat to our Landcare team as the new Northwest Landcare and TRLA Administrative Officer! Kat's diverse background and extensive experience across various industries bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to our organization.

With a career spanning aviation, real estate, business, construction, and management, Kat is well-equipped to support the crucial work of Landcare in the local and North-West area. Her passion for community engagement and sustainability is evident as she eagerly joins our mission.

Having made Tamworth her home in recent years, Kat understands the importance of supporting local initiatives and ensuring a strong, sustainable future for all. As a local landowner herself, she is deeply committed to contributing to the well-being of both the local and wider community.

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Kat! Together, let's continue to make a positive impact on our environment and community. 🌳 

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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