RiverConnect Partners

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Since its inception in 2005, RiverConnect has been pivotal in building the appreciation for the significance of our river environment.

The success of the program is attributed wholeheartedly to the strength of its partnerships and their dedication to achieving its aspirations.

By facilitating effective collaboration and co-operation, the partnership model has enabled local government, land management agencies, Traditional Owners, educational organisations, stakeholders and community members to come together to identify and action shared priorities.

Pictured (left to right): Allison Trethowan, Jessica Reid, Terry Court, Cr Sam Spinks, Cr Geoff Dobson, Rod McLennan, Sharon Terry, Paul Huckett, Jane Roots, Helen Murdoch, Carl Walters, Beth Parker, Bruce Cumming, Uncle Ruben Baksh, Fiona Stuart, Cr Seema Abdullah, Ali White, and Jarrod Thorp. Not pictured: Cheryl Bourke, Andrea Smith, Kimberley Chu and Jay Whittaker.
Pictured (left to right): Allison Trethowan, Jessica Reid, Terry Court, Cr Sam Spinks, Cr Geoff Dobson, Rod McLennan, Sharon Terry, Paul Huckett, Jane Roots, Helen Murdoch, Carl Walters, Beth Parker, Bruce Cumming, Uncle Ruben Baksh, Fiona Stuart, Cr Seema Abdullah, Ali White, and Jarrod Thorp. Not pictured: Cheryl Bourke, Andrea Smith, Kimberley Chu and Jay Whittaker.
RiverConnect partners believe:
  • by increasing knowledge and positive interaction with the river environment, individuals develop an appreciation and understand the value of conservation;
  • the resilience of the river environment is challenged by increasing population, increased usage and occasional poor behaviour and deliberate damage;
  • there are great opportunities to use the river environment in promoting community’s connectedness with the natural environment, personal wellness, and community wellbeing;
  • there are many people and organisations who have an interest in the RiverConnect area, and there are many benefits from collaboration;
  • collaborated efforts require trust and goodwill, and partners understand it takes time and perseverance to build;
  • risk and opportunities can arise unexpectedly, especially in a multi-stakeholder operating environment, and plans therefore need to be flexible and adaptive; and
  • given the above, working together to achieve our vision is worthwhile.
High-level strategic partners:
Strategic RiverConnect Partners
Collaboration partners:

In addition to strategic partners RiverConnect has another 40 collaborative partnerships with organisations, community and volunteer groups who work closely together to host events, share knowledge and bring projects to life. In addition to the work we do with students from multiple education facilities throughout the year.

Interested in being involved?