Meet the Team
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
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TREASURERChelsea is a board director and treasurer for the North Fremantle Social Farm. Volunteering at the farm, after noticing it on Instagram, was enough to prompt a move into this thriving community. She has loved balancing the books, reworking budgets and resources for the farm's growth and sustainability, and getting to be among the most hard-working, beautiful souls who grace the space.
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BOARD MEMBERWayne lives locally and has a passion for community, mental health, well being and growing produce. Wayne loves his bees and is always buzzing around - it's hard to keep him still!
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BOARD MEMBERRowan lives close by and loves bringing his little boy to the Farm so he can get his hands dirty and learn how food is grown.
Rowan is using his government experience to help secure grant and sponsorship funding opportunities for the Farm.
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FOUNDERRenée has held an inspired vision for the North Freo Social Farm since the very beginning. Renée has incredible knowledge of the site, obsession with market gardens, passion for social impact and wellbeing, plus a killer relationship skills. She is, a star!
Renee graciously, generously and unassumingly lead the transition from phase one, Growing Change to phase two North Freo Social Farm. The Farm as we know it would not exist with out Renee. Now, no longer a formal Board member, she is our strong supporter and will always be our Founder.
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FARMERWe’re stoked to introduce you to Amy. She’s a Freo local and has a tonne of experience working with community, in sustainability and gardening. Many of you may know her from her work with Hilton Harvest.
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CHAIRTerra is the website and membership legend who loves to use technology to make a positive impact in the world. Terra loves that she can combine three of her favourite things: fresh and local produce, mental health and wellbeing, and technology!
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BOARD MEMBERSophie loves anything to do with plants and has 13 years experience in the Horticulture and Landscape Industry. Soph owns her own business The Lady of the Leaves.
Soph has a special interested in how gardening and nature has a positive effect on our wellbeing, confidence and connection with others. Sophie has a caring attitude to those in our community who are doing it tough with housing, mental health and disabilities.
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Brian King
King of the compost system and manager of our rather lucrative Containers for Change system.
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Helen House
Grant manager, workshop support and builder of friendly relationships. Also on the Little Pantry team.
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Penny Sinclair
Health and safety guru and powerhouse behind the Little Pantry.
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Jane Page
Events supporter, and on the Little Pantry team.
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Jenny Lane
Manager of the annual Olive oil Pick n Press.
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Robyn Fittock
Events supporter and Containers for Change enthusiast.
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Wai Yin
Events supporter, adviser (often from afar, darn that shift work!)