About us

Fingal Head Coastcare maintains 35 hectares of crown land and has over 200 members. Note: 25 members have been granted life membership over the years.

Our mission statement: People caring for Fingal Head’s unique coastal environment by conserving and rehabilitating ecological systems and by maintaining the genetic integrity of the local flora.

Members of the 2024 current management committee are: Richard (President), Kate (Vice President),
Karen (Treasurer), Simon (Secretary), Bunny, Sam, Kay, Lucia, Mitch, Robyn and Russell.

Profiles of some of our team members

Our working members are, and always have been, amazing, hard-working, cooperative, accomplished and skilled team players. They are the backbone and strength and are the reason that our group is successful and has achieved so much. Some of the key people who are currently in the group are shown below.

Kay Bolton

Kay first became involved in the group in 2000. She has been a key driver of the group, including president from 2003 to 2021, and is still very active in many areas. Kay was recognised on the NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for 2015, and she received an OAM in 2022 for her role in coastal land management.

Ian 'Bunny' Rabbits

Bunny has been involved with the group since its formation. He has been a key player in the restoration of native vegetation on the Fingal Peninsula. Bunny is known as the “just do it” man and a relentless driver of many projects over the years.

Kate McKenzie

Kate was a co-founder of the group in 1986 and has been an active working member, taking many leadership roles ever since. With an Associate Diploma in Applied Science - Wilderness Reserves and Wildlife, a Certificate II in Bush Regeneration, a B.A. Dip. Ed. plus extensive on ground experience, Kate has been a leading environmental educator, imparting her extensive botanical and ornithological and bush regeneration knowledge and skills to FHC members and the wider community. Kate received the Tweed Australia Day Award for 2023 Volunteer of the Year – Individual.

Richard Roberts

Richard joined the group in 2018, and has been president since 2021. He is an enthusiastic, hard working, popular leader and with his background in law and finance, his expertise in grant submissions, fund-raising and dealing with bureaucracy is highly valued. He has driven the headland restoration and preservation project and overseen many other projects including the revamping of our nursery.

Jeanette Meredith

Jeanette joined the group in 2019. She took on the role of treasurer for two years and has been the nursery manager for two years. A retired GP, Dr Jeanette is our resident health care professional for humans and plants!