Meet The Team

Chair

Peter Judge

Peter is our Chair. He lives on a farm in Newbridge overlooking Wahluu (Mt Panorama) and the Bathurst plains. He cares for 100 acres using permaculture principles to protect native landscape and produce food for sharing locally. 

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Peter got involved in the Blayney Eco-Hub to help build a community hub and a place for learning about permaculture. He is motivated by a commitment to look after our common home. 

Secretary

Sally Neaves

Sally is our Secretary. She lives in Bathurst where she initially came to work at the Rahamim Ecology Centre in 2015.

Sally works for the Sisters of Mercy supporting communities around Australia to engage with natural environments and grow food.

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Sally got involved in the Eco-Hub project to create a space to build community and share permaculture skills.

Treasurer

Tamara Miller

Tamara lives in Hobby's Yards near Blayney on a property where she grows sheep and cattle, as well as fruit and vegetables for home use.

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She has expertise in agribusiness finance and a wealth of knowledge about the Blayney area ... the town and the community. 

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Tamara believes the Eco Hub offers Blayney locals a valuable place to work together on diverse projects and learn from one another.

Member

Jen Ringbauer

Jen lives in Spring Terrace where she manages a grazing enterprise using regenerative farming and permaculture practices to support a large family.

Her farm is a showcase with gardens, orchards and forests providing an abundance of good food and peaceful space. 

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Jen is an experienced educator with a passion for sharing skills and information about climate resilient food production. With Sally, she founded Belubula Permaculture and works with many different individuals and communities, across the Central West.

Member

Stephanie Luke

Stephanie lives in Bathurst and is known for her heroic efforts to protect the natural environment and the health of local communities.

She contributes expertise in environment law, and a deep commitment to community well-being.  She is particularly driven to protect our air and water from contamination. 

Stephanie is an artist and a member of the Belubula Headwaters Protection Group and the River Yarners. 

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She hopes for the Blayney Eco Hub to encourage urgent conversations about climate change impacts on clean water supplies in the region.

Member

Julian Carson

Julian lives in Carcoar at the Shalom House of Prayer where he works within the community to support many different groups and projects.

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For the Blayney Eco Hub, Julian offers his considerable experience in project management and financial governance. 

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He shares a desire to respond effectively to environmental issues and to support local action adapting to climate change.