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.
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.
- Helen Carter (Chair)
- Harley-Rose Taylor (Deputy Chair)
- Emily Harvey (Treasurer)
- Lesley van Schoubroeck (Secretary)
- Helen Brown
- Clare Caldeira
- Amanda Morcom
The Committee is supported by two sub-committees, Landcare and Community Education.
Contact us via admin@friendsofjirdarupbushland.org.au if you are interested in becoming part of these groups.
Our first annual report as an incorporated body is available below.
Read our Rules of Association.
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.
