Who we are

The GIA team visiting Grange Growing Solutions

Greenlife Industry Australia is the national voice of the nursery industry – leading strategic work that supports growers, protects plant health and promotes the power of greenlife in every aspect of Australian life.

From our Canberra-based team to our skills-based board and national network of member organisations, we are united by a shared goal: a strong, sustainable and resilient future for the industry.

Meet the people, partners and history behind GIA’s work.

Extension officers Stuart Burns and Bill Hollingworth
Passionate, skilled professionals supporting and strengthening the industry.

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Simon Smith, Deputy Chair
GIA is governed by a skills-based board made up of professionals from across the country.

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Mike Mehigan and Carole Fudge
We honour the dedication and lasting impact of those who’ve shaped the nursery industry.

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Colin at Green Expo
GIA and its state members work together to support growers locally and represent the nursery…

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There’s something incredibly rewarding about working in this industry. You see the impact – in the streets we walk, the food we eat, the spaces we share. It’s a sector full of smart, passionate people doing genuinely meaningful work.
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Joanna Cave, CEO, Greenlife Industry Australia