National Landcare Legends Honour Roll


Chris Allen and Jenny Spinks

As we celebrate 35 years of Landcare Australia and landcare as a national movement, we would like to recognise the many individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to caring for our environment across Australia for generations to come.

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Chris Allen and Jenny Spinks are respected Landcare champions whose leadership has delivered lasting environmental and community benefits across the Bega Valley.

Since settling in the region in 1987, Chris has been instrumental in water catchment protection, wildlife research and habitat rehabilitation, cofounding the Bega River and Wetlands Landcare (BRAWL) group in 2006 and serving continuously as its president. Jenny has made equally significant contributions through social enterprise, cooperative leadership and community building initiatives.

In recognition of their outstanding voluntary service, Chris and Jenny were honoured with the Australia Day – Bega Valley Medals in January 2026, celebrating decades of dedication to Landcare, sustainability and community resilience.