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🌿 Welcome Kate Spry, Our New Youth and Education Landcare Coordinator! 🌿

We’re thrilled to introduce Kate Spry, joining TRLA as our Youth Landcare Coordinator. Kate brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for Regenerative Agriculture, with twelve years dedicated to transitioning her own farming practices to regenerative approaches.

Armed with a Bachelor of Education and wide-ranging expertise in regenerative practices, Kate is committed to nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards. Her impressive background includes designing professional learning programs for educators, perfectly aligning with the NW Education and Youth Coordinator role. Kate has a proven track record of creating engaging educational resources and building meaningful partnerships with schools and organizations, all while inspiring a love for the environment.

Among her many achievements, Kate co-developed Australia’s first complete Regenerative School Curriculum with ‘Kiss the Ground’ (USA) and recently collaborated with Southern Cross University to create The Regenerating Journey curriculum, which will soon launch!

Kate has served as the Community Advisory Group Chairperson for the North-West with Local Land Services, sat on multiple committees, including her local Landcare group, and recently completed her post-graduate studies in Marketing. Her dedication to community-driven change and sustainable land practices makes her an invaluable addition to TRLA.

Please join us in welcoming Kate to the TRLA team! 🌱



Latest News

Campfire Gathering

Campfire Gathering

The Campfire Gathering at Boonalla Aboriginal Area on Gamilaroi Country was a truly meaningful day of connection, learning, and reflection. Coordinators from across the northwest came together in a culturally safe and welcoming space to build relationships, share stories, and strengthen partnerships with the Aboriginal community.

The day began with a moving Acknowledgement of Country, followed by powerful storytelling that invited everyone to reflect on their own connection to place. Through open and respectful conversations, we explored our experiences in Landcare and the importance of Aboriginal partnerships in our shared work caring for Country.

Lunch provided the perfect opportunity to relax, share a yarn, and deepen our connections. In the afternoon, Landcare staff engaged in a robust and honest discussion about what Aboriginal partnerships mean in practice, before ending the day with a quiet reflection and personal commitment to Country.

Erosion control with rock bags

North West Local Land Services Extension officer Craig Pullman invited Landcare Coordinators to view the application of erosion control Rockbags at a property west of Barraba on 29th May 2025.

These flexible geotextile bags filled with rocks, are increasingly used for creek erosion control.  They are environmentally friendly, being made from non-toxic, recycled plastic, and are permeable to water and suitable for fish and wildlife habitats. 

The site was a narrow creek bed with a high eroded bank requiring stabilisation. 

Down to Earth: Conversation, Collaboration & Technology

Hosted by Landcare Australia and FarmLab

Down to Earth is a 2-day immersive experience for anyone connected to the agrifood supply chain, from producers, founders, supply chain leads and sustainability managers to government reps, researchers, and investors. If carbon is on your radar (or in your ESG report), this is your cue to head to Armidale.

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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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