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Professional Groups

Regional

Botanic gardens play a vital role in outreach and education, focusing on plant conservation, sustainability, Regional Groups allow professionals to address local issues more effectively, share relevant knowledge, and build a stronger support system that is grounded in their regional needs. Topics covered often still have broader applicability to the membership, so valuable learnings can be gained from accessing their meeting resources or attending their events.  

There are 6 BGANZ regional groups:

  1. Victoria 
  1. NSW/ACT 
  1. Queensland 
  1. New Zealand
  2. Tasmania
  3. WA/SA/NT

Each group aims to: 

  • Provide an open and supportive platform for knowledge sharing for all levels of expertise. 
  • Build local networks and foster relationships that may lead to future collaboration, partnerships or opportunities for joint initiatives.  
  • Collaborative problem solving, support and peer mentoring. More experienced professionals can guide newer members, share advice or offer resources. 
  • Facilitate access to regional specific funding opportunities. 
  • Act as a collective voice to advocate for interests of its members at a local or state level.  
  • Organise local events, workshops, and meetings, which provide members with hands-on learning experiences. 
  • Tailor topics to regional specific challenges. 

Tasmania

Convenor: David Reid
Committee Members: Dale Arvidsson, Tonia Cochran, Phil Parsons, and Ant Dry

New Zealand

Convenor: Clare Shearman

Victoria

Convenor: Tex Moon
Committee Members: Jess Van Der Werff, Justin Buckley, Donna Thomas, Clare Hart, Doc McDonald, Liam Cole, Kirstie Paterson, and John Arnott

NSW/ACT

Convenor: Felicity Skoberne
Committee Members: James Beattie, Chad Neilson, Dylan Morrissey, Jacob Bailey, Veronica Briceno Rodriguez, Ash Filipovski, Damian Wrigley and Neil Bollinger

Queensland

Convenor: Stuart Elder
Committee Members: Prue McGruther, Cadel Boyce, Robert King and Nikko Menzel

WA/SA/NT

Convenor: Amanda Shade
Committee Members: Chelsea Payne

Regional Resources

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Regional Events

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Tracy Whitby, Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens

“It’s invaluable to be able to hear what other botanic gardens are doing, how they do it and what assistance is available to make it easier for smaller gardens like ours.”

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Connect with local professionals to share knowledge, tackle regional challenges, and collaborate on best practices. Strengthen your network, access tailored resources, and contribute to the success of botanic gardens in your region.

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