Celebrating local women protecting animals and nature

We are launching a new community-based project celebrating local women who have made a meaningful contribution to animal and nature protection. The project aims to build a living, community-driven database of local women working to protect animals and the natural world.

It will be launched with a small inaugural portrait display on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 2.30pm, following the Blue Mountains Dinner Club monthly luncheon at Junction 142 in Katoomba. This first display features a selection of portraits and marks the beginning of a growing, long-term initiative. The display will be available to the public until 1 April, Thursday - Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm at the Junction 142 Village Markets (church space).

As the project develops, community members will be invited to nominate women whose work deserves recognition.

Where possible, portraits are taken by Sue Lightfoot; in other cases, supplied images are used.

© A project by Sue Lightfoot and Teya Brooks Pribac for Rotarians for Planetary Health Blue Mountains