Dave Bateman
Dave started with the Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2007 and has since worked in numerous roles. Dave's current role is Executive General Manager and Landcare Facilitator. Dave also manages key agency partnerships and supports Powlett Project, Bass Valley, Anderson Inlet groups. Dave brings a wealth of experience in delivery of large scale Revegetation and Remnant Protection projects. Dave also prides himself on developing strong relationships with the farmers and agency and government staff he deals with.
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Abigail Yarranton
Abigail has lived in the Bass Coast for over 10 years and started with Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2013. She is currently the Manager of People, Culture, and Capability. Abigail has supported the Network and its member groups through its changes and transitions in a continuously fluctuating work environment.
Abigail brings to the Network an interest in both the natural environment and desire to support the community in achieving outcomes that are a benefit to all. |
CHERYL MARCHANT
With over 25 years experience in bookkeeping services, Cheryl brings a wealth of knowledge along with a keen eye for detail. She has been involved in the Network’s bookkeeping for over 9 years and her role also covers payroll, as well as bookkeeping for four other Landcare groups.
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Geoff trease
Geoff has been associated with Bass Coast Landcare since 2000. Geoff currently undertakes project officer support to the Network, supporting Phillip Island and the Bass Valley areas. He also helps manage the South Gippsland Seed Bank. Geoff has a high level of experience in planning and undertaking different revegetation works. He has a great ability to develop a strong rapport with groups and the community.
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JOEL GEOGHEGAN
Joel started with the Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2005 and has since worked in numerous roles. Joel’s current role is team leader of the Sustainable Agriculture Program. Joel also manages key agency partnerships and supports Phillip Island, French Island and 3 Creeks Landcare Groups.
Joel brings to the Network communication and management skills, as well as his ability to establish a strong rapport with the landcare community and partners. |
Robbie Gray
Robbie started at BCLN in 2007, supervising the inaugural BCLN trainees soon after the inception of the Works Crew, and remembers the ‘good old days’ of working out of a tool trailer... In his current role as Ecosystem Services Coordinator he has expanded the Ecosystem Services Portfolio to 12 permanent and part time staff (including our 10th trainee), 13 volunteers and program participants, and a works depot. Robbie has recently established the BCLN Community Nursery with its core group of committed volunteers, and a Work 4 the Dole program which helps develop new projects. He also manages projects including Vegetation Offsets, Pest Plant and Animals, Wonthaggi Urban Landcare Group, Threatened species, and is developing the River Garden at Bass (a farm diversification / community garden).
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Lisa Wangman
Lisa has been working for Landcare in the Bass Coast since 2003 in numerous roles for our groups and the Network. Lisa's current role is Education, Training and Communications Manager where she is able to fulfill her passion for educating and encouraging students, individuals and communities to reduce their environmental impacts. Lisa brings demonstrated experience in the design, development and management of environmental and education programs, training and event management as well as strong community engagement and communications skills.
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Mark Rowe
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Luke Phillips
Luke started with Bass Coast Landcare Network in 2015 as a trainee, completing his Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management with Landcare. He is currently furthering his study, working towards his Diploma in Conservation and Land Management. Growing up spending his weekends in Kilcunda, Luke's passion for the environment and its conservation was profound from a young age, and has continued on today being involved in the Bass Coast Landcare Works Crew.
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Angus Carrington
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Andrew Smith
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Anna Brayley
Anna realised her desire for a career in the environmental field in 2017, while doing a 6-month stint with the Bass Coast Green Army group. After this project wrapped up, she started working casually for BCLN on the Works Crew, and was offered a full-time traineeship, which she completed in mid-2019. Anna now works in the Landcare office in an admin role, also spending time maintaining and developing the River Garden site. Anna has a strong connection to the local area, being a fifth generation Phillip Islander, and has a rich family history in agriculture.
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Dani Carr
Dani has always had a strong connection to the natural environment, feeling happiest amongst nature. She grew up in the Yarra Valley, and completed a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Behavioural Science and then a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Zoology and Conservation Biology. She worked as a Zoo Keeper at Healesville Sanctuary, a highlight being breeding endangered species and releasing them in the wild! After moving to the Bass Coast, she worked for Phillip Island Nature Parks, and is now on the BCLN Works Crew, enjoying directly making a positive impact on our land. Living on a farm, Dani is proud to revegetate sections each year for our native wildlife.
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Caleb Kilgour
Caleb studied his Certificate 3 in Horticulture, before joining the Bass Coast Landcare Network’s Works Crew as a trainee at the beginning of 2018, earning himself a Certificate 3 in Conservation and Land Management. Caleb always dreamed of working outdoors and has always wanted to make a difference and contribute to keeping our Bass Coast beautiful.
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