Our history
Our group formed in 1999 as the Friends of Kensington Bushland led by Gwynth Schlipalius. We rebranded in 2020.
Our logo features a Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo in flight above a graphic designed by local Aboriginal artist Darryl Belotti. The rings symbolise a meeting place and the three parallel lines a journey and paths.
In 2023 we registered as an incorporated body, Friends of Jirdarup Bushland Inc., in Western Australia. We are also registered with the ACNC as a charity.
Our committee
The management committee is responsible for governance and strategy. Its operations are defined by the Rules of the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland Inc.
- Vacant (Chair)
- Harley-Rose Taylor (Deputy Chair)
- Emily Harvey (Treasurer)
- Lesley van Schoubroeck (Secretary)
- Helen Carter
- Peter Devereux
- Tim Grubba
- Amanda Morcom
The Committee is supported by a Community Education and Engagement sub-committee and a number of project teams.
Annual Reports
Apply now to join our Management Committee
Get details here
We are seeking one or two people to expand our Management Committee.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community. An interest in the environment, communications or governance and a commitment to working collaboratively are all that is required.
Read more about our Committee on this page or contact our Chair, Helen Carter on 0427 448 979 or to the email address below.
Your expression of interest should briefly address the following points:
- Do you have an interest or expertise in Environmental Science, Landcare or other relevant field? If so, please elaborate.
- Do you have an interest or expertise in Communications, including event management, social media or website maintenance or other relevant field? If so, please elaborate?
- Do you have an interest or expertise in governance of incorporated bodies? If so, please elaborate.
- Are you available for monthly committee meetings currently held on Saturday afternoons, in Kensington?
We are also keen to increase the diversity of our Committee and would appreciate it if you could share information about your cultural identity, your gender and your age.
Send your expression of interest to us at [email protected] by 5.00pm on Friday 6 June 2025.
Our strategic intent
Vision
By 2043 the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct will be internationally recognised as a biologically diverse, inner city sanctuary connecting community to culture and nature.
Mission
The mission of the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland is the preservation of Jirdarup Bushland Precinct and the promotion of its importance in the community.