Approaching landscape from multiple perspectives

Our Structure 

The Foundation has been structured to welcome participation and expertise from a variety of professions and disciplines.

 

  • The Foundation has five Directors; Catherin Bull AM, Linda Corkery, Noel Corkery, Chris Champion and Kieran Power.

  • Four Directors have been national presidents of their respective professional organisations.

  • The Constitution of the Foundation allows for two additional directors and their appointment will further strengthen the governance base and capacity of the Foundation to achieve its purpose.

Our People

The Directors of the Foundation are recognised professionals who bring their combined experience in professional practice, business management, academia and not-for-profit governance. 

Catherin Bull, Linda Corkery and Noel Corkery are Fellows of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and each has served as National President of AILA and at State level. 

Chris Champion is a Fellow, past National President and Chair of Engineers Australia, past President of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering, and former CEO of the Institute of Public Works Engineering.

Kieran Power is Senior Principal - Sustainability and Climate Change at Nation Partners in Melbourne.

 

Funding Sources

To implement the activities and programs of the Foundation, funding will be generated through a combination of: 

  • Donations of funds and bequests from individuals and organisations

  • Business partnerships

  • Financial grants obtained from private and public funding organisations

  • Special events.

Donors

The Donors listed below have generously supported the establishment of the Foundation during its first two years.

Founding Partners

These donors have generously committed to contribute $10,000 or more annually for a minimum period of 3 years.

  • Street Furniture Australia

Principal Donors

These donors have generously contributed $10,000 or more to the Foundation.

  • Landscape Solutions + Habitat Solutions

  • Jacinta McCann & Joe Brown

  • Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture

If you or your organisation are interested in receiving more information about becoming a financial supporter of the Foundation, please email: info@landscapefoundation.org.au

Supporting Donors

These donors have generously contributed between $5,000 and $9,999 to the Foundation.

  • Catherin Bull

  • Noel Corkery

  • Linda Corkery

  • Chris Champion

These donors have generously contributed between $1,000 and $4,999 to the Foundation.

  • Ann & Philip Baigent

  • Alan Chenoweth

What We Will Support

  • Research

    Funding research that generates and disseminates knowledge to inform sound decision making about landscapes and natural environments in and around cities and towns

  • Education

    Funding scholarships for students whose studies focus on Australian urban landscapes and natural environments.

    Supporting communication and education programs that inform and inspire people to engage with projects that benefit their local environments.

  • Community Impact

    Assisting community groups to undertake projects that protect and restore urban landscapes and natural environments through funding and professional advice.

    Assessing the impact of all these activities in achieving the goals of the Foundation.