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2024 TRLA Annual General Meeting Wrap-Up

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our achievements, share plans for the future, and connect with our dedicated members.

Special Thanks to John Asquith

We were delighted to welcome John Asquith from Land for Wildlife as our guest speaker. John delivered an engaging presentation about the Land for Wildlife program, a non-legal, voluntary conservation initiative designed to empower landowners to protect and enhance biodiversity on their properties. His insights left our members inspired and informed about practical ways to contribute to conservation efforts.

Gratitude to Outgoing Committee Members

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our departing committee members for their dedication and the countless hours they have invested in supporting our mission. Your hard work has been invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions.

Welcome to the 2025 Committee

Congratulations to our new TRLA Executive and Committee members for 2025! We look forward to working together to continue driving Landcare initiatives in our community.

2025 TRLA Executive:

  • President: Wayne Chaffey
  • Vice President: George Macdonald
  • Treasurer: Stephanie Cameron
  • Minute Secretary: Nell Chaffey

2025 TRLA Committee Members:

  • Lyn Allen
  • Jean Coady
  • John Simpson
  • Aurelie Quade
  • Kate Masters
  • Wayne Collinson

The President’s Report, which highlights the year’s achievements and future goals, can be accessed here.

Thank you all for your ongoing support of Tamworth Regional Landcare. Together, we’re making a real difference for our community and the environment.



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We are excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Small Grants Program, with over $21,000 awarded to support local environmental and community initiatives across the region.

This year’s program attracted a strong and diverse range of applications from schools, Landcare groups and community organisations. The quality of submissions was outstanding, reflecting the passion and commitment of our community to improving the environment, building resilience and strengthening local connections.

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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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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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