I want to give people the best gift I can possibly leave them after I’m gone – the gift of helping sustain the planet.

Greening Australia is one of the biggest organisations doing the scale of work that’s needed in this country. They’re also the most credible and competent when it comes to doing the job properly.

That’s where I want to put my money – where it can do the most good for the planet.

– Brian Steadman

Photo credit Sue Vittori.

A strong and determined businesswoman, Elsie Gadd led an all-female driving team in the first ever London-Sydney Marathon in 1968.

It’s a legendary story – much like the story of the legacy Elsie left Greening Australia in 1995 to support our restoration of Western Australian bushland. Her bequest just keeps on giving, making possible several long-running initiatives to create a growing impact for people and nature.

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Having been a board member and chair of Greening Australia, I’ve seen firsthand how their work restores landscapes, enhances biodiversity, and creates a positive impact on the environment and in local communities. The ability to change the future and to leave behind a planet that is healing, not harmed, is within our reach. I have made a bequest in my will and wholeheartedly encourage you to do the same.

– James Atkins

James with Thriving on Country committee members. Photo credit Colyn Huber.

Respected engineer John Mann left an indelible mark on floodplain management in Victoria’s Dandenong Valley, and shared his learnings globally, accompanied by his wife Bette.

Their shared dedication to environmental restoration lives on through the John and Bette Mann Landholder Grant, assisting Victorian farmers to positively impact land conservation, soil health and productivity.

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