Our Green Team
Caring for Country, Creating Opportunity
The Murrook Green Team is a not-for-profit social enterprise built on a cultural and economic responsibility to the Worimi landscape. More than just an environmental service, our work is about connection to Country, community empowerment and sharing Aboriginal knowledge and methods that have been utilised to care for Mother Earth for thousands of years.
Grounded in cultural custodianship, we view land care not as ‘management’ but as a living practice of sustainability. We create training and employment pathways for Aboriginal community members while delivering quality land care across the region.
What We Do
Blending cultural knowledge with technical skill, we offer diverse land and environmental services:
Environmental Conservation
Restoring ecosystems using sustainable practices for long-term environmental health.
Cultural Heritage Protection
Safeguarding significant sites, native species with the use of traditional knowledge.Ecological Landscaping
Designing landscapes that reflect nature and culture, including the Murrook Culture Centre grounds.Education & Outreach
Teaching schools, partners and the public about Aboriginal land care and stewardship.Specialist Field Work
Engaging in research and conservation projects like marine debris removal, wildlife DNA tracking and firestick land management.
Strong Partnerships
We work with public and private sectors to expand our impact and promote cultural land care. Partners include:
• Local Councils (Port Stephens, Dungog, Newcastle and MidCoast)
• National Parks & Wildlife Service
• Australian Defence Force (RAAF)
• Department of Education
• NSW Rural Fire Services
• Newcastle Airport
These collaborations reflect trust in our work and shared goals in sustainable land management.
Our Impact
The Murrook Culture Centre landscape showcases our dedication from native plants to our nursery and restored habitats. We support our community by providing yard maintenance, bushfire asset protection and management trails and other odd jobs required (i.e. tree removal and gutter cleaning etc). Beyond land, we offering career pathways grounded in culture and environmental responsibility.
