Support Us

Donations

Donations made to the Friends are managed through a trust fund and can only be spent on Arboretum projects. Donations may be made - or sought - for nominated projects or, if a general donation, pooled to support a current or future project.

Projects are selected by the Friends Council from proposals that have been identified through consultation with the Arboretum Executive and that meet the general criteria of providing beautification and enhancing the local community and visitor experience at the Arboretum.

Donations have enabled the establishment of the Friends Garden atop Dairy Farmers Hill, Zig Zag Garden 19 (Saltbush), the Friends Forest Shelter, the Working Bee equipment trailer, the documentary – The National Arboretum Canberra – A twenty-year story, and more.

All Friends trust account funds are protected by law and can only be released with the approval of our
appointed trustees for Arboretum projects.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible. See our registered charity status at the

Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Website

Donations for Seats & Picnic Settings at the National Arboretum Canberra

The Arboretum, through the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra, is inviting community donations for seats and picnic settings within its grounds.

Donations can be made by individuals, community groups or businesses. Every seat or picnic setting location across the Arboretum has been carefully selected by the Arboretum team, all with a fantastic location.

For all enquiries, please contact the Friends team

Chair	Mike Woolley
Deputy Chair	Fran Hinton
Secretary	Vacant
Treasurer	Lyn Rees
Publications Officer	Nicole Pietrucha
STEP Representative	Walter Kelmann
Bonsai & Penjing Representative	Sandra Corrigan
Members	Alison Purvis
	Carolyn Thomas
	Barry Langshaw
	Marelle Rawson
	Mark Lodder
	Judith Smith
Sponsorship Manager:	Trish Keller OAM (Not a Council member)