EcoUpdate: Networking session and AGM Sunday 1st November 2026

We invite you to join EcoNetwork Port Stephens for a Member and Affiliate Networking Session – an informative and interactive gathering designed to bring our affiliated environmental community together.

This session is a wonderful opportunity to hear concise, impactful updates from members and affiliates highlighting recent projects, successes and concerns.

Voice your perspective on the pressing issues, emerging trends, and new opportunities in our eco space.

Whether you want to share your latest insights, discuss challenges, or simply meet new people over afternoon tea, this event is for you.

All welcome 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌱🍵

Where: Tomaree Community Centre, Salamander Bay
When: Sunday 1 November 2-3.30pm
Cost: FREE
Stay for a chat: Enjoy afternoon tea and network with colleagues

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Connect. Learn. Collaborate.

Our strength lies in our collective experience, and it’s time to tap into it. We invite you to hear from our speakers as they pull back the curtain on what’s been happening across their groups over the last 12 months. During this session, they will highlight:

Major Achievements: The big wins and breakthrough moments

Current Concerns: The real-world challenges keeping them up at night

The Next Horizon: A sneak peek at goals and trends for the upcoming year

The ultimate goal? To figure out exactly how we can rally together as a network to support and help one another.

Our presenters include

Wendy Wales and Tony Lonergan, Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group – fighting coal’s climate impacts including Mach Energy’s Mt Pleasant coal mine extension
Ewa Meyer, Renew Hunter – advocating for policies that promote renewable energy and cut emissions, making our homes healthier, more affordable and climate resilient
Kathy Brown, Mambo-Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group – protecting the vital wetlands in Salamander Bay
Lariane Taylor, South Tomaree Community Association – advocating for communities within the 2316 postcode
John Simpson, National Parks Association NSW – supporting conservation and outdoor activities in the Hunter region
Sue Olsson, Friends of Tomaree National Park – enhancing the health of the national park
Iain Watt, EcoNetwork Port Stephens – a year in review – supporting environmental sustainability and cultural heritage throughout the region.

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Bitou Bash in Tomaree

Sat 7 November Bitou Bash: regenerating coastal forest along the Tomaree Coastal Walk on One Mile Headland.
A morning community event together with local community, Australian Climbing Association, Escape EcoAdventures and Friends of Tomaree National Park. All welcome.

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Our Vision: Ecologically sustainable communities existing in harmony with the natural environment.

Our Purpose: To support our members and to educate and advocate on environmental issues that impact Port Stephens communities.