Who we are

The National Parks Conservation Trust (Parks Trust) connects you to information and in-the-field programs that have the potential to reverse the unprecedented threats to Australia’s natural world and cultural heritage.

Projects we support are underpinned by our independent and collaborative relationship with Parks Australia. This enables our work to be informed and delivered by rangers in the field, Indigenous communities, scientists, Traditional Owners, expert specialists and citizen scientists to ensure that complex environmental requirements are accurately identified and responsibly fulfilled.

Our work is focussed on three program areas:

  • Repair locally: Conserve nationally
  • Strong Indigenous culture in the jointly managed parks
  • Ocean discovery and restoration

Meet the team

Pip Martens

Grants and Communications Officer

Pip has 15 years’ experience in communications and fundraising and has a passion for protecting Australia’s unique flora and fauna, wild places and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

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Pip is supporting the fundraising and communications activities of the Trust by developing and maintaining the currency of content about the Trust and its projects for use in a variety of mediums, as well as prospecting and writing grants to secure funds for Trust-supported projects.

“I invite you to explore the powerful change-making opportunities that are only accessible through support of our projects.”

– Judy West AO, Trustee

The National Parks Conservation Trust (NPCT) is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

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Public Statement from The National Parks Conservation Trust

To our Donors, Supporters and Partners,

After 6 years of supporting transformational projects in and around Australia’s six Commonwealth national parks, 60 marine parks and the Australian National Botanic Gardens, The National Parks Conservation Trust we will be ceasing operations on June 30, 2025.

This was not an easy decision. It comes after a thorough review of our mission, impact and sustainability in today’s philanthropic landscape. We are deeply proud of what we have achieved together.

We want to express our deepest gratitude for your donations and your thoughtful participation, which has made our work possible.

While The National Parks Conservation Trust will no longer operate as an organisation, our mission continues through the people and communities we’ve worked with across the Commonwealth national parks and marine parks.

As we wind down, we are committed to a responsible closure: we are ensuring all remaining funds and assets are distributed in line with our Deed and charitable purpose. Rest assured all current projects underway will be seen through to completion by Parks Australia. Honoring these commitments is a key priority for us during this period.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we’ve made a difference to the conservation of Commonwealth national parks and marine parks.

If you have any enquiries, please contact [email protected].

With deep appreciation,
Chair, Rhondda Dickson and all the Trustees

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices, and names of deceased people.