Projects and events have spanned conservation, Landcare, community streetscapes, research and evaluation, sense of place and cultural celebrations. Charlie combines practical knowledge with the ability to ask important questions brings innovation and imagination to his work, believing that learning from experience is key, along with applying new ideas. Ultimately, Charlie believes that projects succeed when people are understood, engaged and inspired. 

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Current and recent projects include Aboriginal cultural events, biodiversity alliance events, the creation of Bellingen High Community Garden, bush regeneration of Western End of Bellingen Island Lowland Rainforest (Endangered Ecological Community), and the coordination of Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance project and Jaliigirr Sense of Place Projects.