Who We Are

Emily joined Landcare NT in 2022 as Chief Executive Officer and has been focused on strengthening Landcare NT to mobilise and better support community landcare across the NT and ensure the long-term health of our environment for future generations.

Emily brings diverse skills and experience to Landcare NT, with a professional background in public health and community development, in particular working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. She is fascinated by the reciprocal relationship between nature and humans; and passionate about improving the health of our natural environment through improving the health of our community.

Emily has been instrumental in rapidly growing the organisation, securing Australian and Territory government funding in her short time as CEO.

Emily can be contacted at [email protected] or 0476 516 631.

Tina became part of the Landcare NT team as the Communications and Membership Officer in 2022. Tina has worked across a range of industries including mental health, community development, environmental and cultural advocacy, and has lived and worked in remote communities across beautiful Central Australia. 

She is passionate about environmental and social advocacy, and loves using social media, writing, videography and photography to inspire others, share stories and to raise awareness. She holds a BA in Anthropology with studies in geography and ecology and later trained in Journalism/Photojournalism and Communications.

If you would like to learn more about Tina's role or share any news or stories for upcoming newsletters, please get in touch with her at [email protected].

Mike has joined the Landcare NT team as Project Manager for the Darwin Harbour Catchment Waterways Project. Mike is an experienced and passionate environmental management professional, with over 30 years' experience focusing primarily on biodiversity conservation and other natural resource management.

Mike is working closely with local ecology experts, Larrakia traditional land and water management groups and local Landcare groups to develop strategies and action plans that will help improve the health of priority waterways including Rapid Creek, Ludmilla Creek, Sandy Creek (within Casuarina Coastal Reserve) and Mitchell Creek.

Anyone who is interested in engaging in the Darwin Catchment Waterways Project is welcome to get in touch with Mike at [email protected].

Donni joined our team as a passionate communications volunteer, and quickly became an invaluable asset stepping into the role of Project Officer/Coordinator for the Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity Science Education Project.

With a background in rural journalism and teaching, Donni brings her passion for protecting and preserving Australia’s unique environments and is an avid believer in promoting and educating to create an understanding of the importance of sustainable land management and conservation. 

Donni is currently helping to coordinate and deliver the second semester of the Flora, Fauna and Biodiversity Science Education Program to Litchfield and Palmerston primary schools and can be contacted at [email protected].

Britt has come on board as the Community Engagement and Development Officer to help support the delivery of Landcare NT services and key projects. Britt brings her expertise as a trans disciplinary maker and creative producer working across the creative, government and community sectors. Collaborating with artists, communities and other partners in the NT she has produced local projects that are unique to the Territory and foster community connection.

Britt's focus with Landcare NT is forming collaborations with local environmental experts, educators and a broad range of community stakeholders to deliver knowledge sharing and capacity building activities and events. Britt is also working closely with the Darwin Harbour Catchment Waterways Project to help engage the wider community and key stakeholders in the planning, education and implementation of co-developed initiatives.

To learn more about Britt's community engagement work with Landcare NT get in touch at [email protected].