Committee & Volunteer Groups
Our working groups form the basis of our volunteers. Our groups spend untold hours achieving our aim and goals, and caring for the environment.
Our Committee
President: Bruce Raeburn
Vice-President: Teddy Edwards
Secretary/Public Officer: Steve Campbell
Treasurer: Lisa Hoffman
Committee:
Cath ireland
Graeme Carrad
Peter Paine​
Arakoon Pandanus Landcare Nursery
The Arakoon Landcare Nursery was established by First Nations people (the Pandanus People) and Terry Flanagan at Arakoon National Park in 2005, moving to its current location in 2010. ​
Macleay Landcare’s Nursery must relocate by 7 April 2026 and is inviting the community to support this move by purchasing plants or making a donation. Many of our nursery structures, including shade cloths and other infrastructure, are over 15 years old, and there are costs to moving, so we’re also seeking contributions to help replace essential equipment during the transition.
If donations exceed what is needed for the relocation, any remaining funds will go directly toward restoring local volunteer Landcare sites, through activities such as supplying plants and managing weeds.
To purchase plants or learn more about the nursery’s relocation, call Cath on 0459 846 833. to make a donation, contact us on macleaylandcare@outlook.com.
Big Nobby Landcare
Big Nobby Bushcare project is focused on bush regeneration and weed control on Big Nobby Headland at Crescent Head. Working bees are every 1st Sunday of the month between 9am and 11am (8am to 10am October to March). Morning tea is shared and new volunteers are most welcome. Contact Graeme Carrad 0424 656 479.
Bushrangers
Bushrangers operate at Delicate Nobby..............
Hat Head Community Garden
Hat Head Community Garden Group constructed four large garden beds in early 2022 with funding provided by Kempsey Shire Council. Construction was achieved by Corrective Services.
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Residents of all ages are encouraged to join the group either as active members or just to enjoy social contact and make new friends.
Macleay Living Sustainably
Macleay Living Sustainably have a vision for a beautiful Macleay Valley where wildlife, people, rivers, beaches and forests thrive.
They are building a movement that strongly believes in people power and that the local community can create the change needed to address the climate crisis.
Regenerative Agriculture Macleay Alliance (RAMA)
This volunteer group of Macleay Landcare aims to support regenerative agricultural practices within the Macleay Valley and surrounding catchments.
RAMA seeks to bring together people with a focus on practices for regenerating local ecosystems, farms and building resilient rural communities.
RAMA is a platform for discussion, sharing Ideas and providing education to achieve healthier soil and improve productivity.