About
About ReefTO
The Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owner Taskforce (ReefTO) is a Traditional Owner-led initiative driving systems change towards an empowered future for a Healthy Reef and Healthy People in the Great Barrier Reef catchment!
Establishment of ReefTO is a key recommendation in the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan.
ReefTO Taskforce
ReefTO is driven by a Taskforce of seven Members, including two Co-Chairs. Two Member positions are currently vacant.
Duane Fraser
Co-Chair
Manuwuri Forester
Co-Chair
Dr Cass Hunter
Member
Dr Leah Talbot
Member
Rev. Shayne Blackman
Member
ReefTO Coordination Unit
ReefTO is supported by a Coordination Unit.
Staff in the Coordination Unit implement the activities under the direction of the Taskforce.
Emma Pethybridge
General Manager
Mal Mann
Director, Programs & Engagement
Katherine Hollis
Executive Manager
Lyndal Pontello
Digital Communications Officer
Vacancy
Director, Comms & Creative
Vacancy
Operations Manager
Vacancy
Events Manager
Vacancy
Executive Assistant
Vacancy
Regional Coordinators x3
In taking carriage of, and driving the actions in the Plan, ReefTO will amplify Reef Traditional Owner voices, elevate their priorities, and enhance Reef Traditional Owner participation and leadership in Reef governance, management and decision-making.
In carrying out its functions, the ReefTO Taskforce will always be guided by, and act in the best interests of, Traditional Owners across the Great Barrier Reef.