Adrian Infanti - Darebin Creek Co-ordinator
Email: adrian@dcmc.org.au

Adrian has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Parks, Recreation & Heritage and has worked with the DCMC since 2002 after six years as a Ranger with Parks Victoria. "After living and working in a National Park, it's important for me to realise the values of the Darebin Creek and its linear parks from an urban perspective". Adrian's role includes a variety of responsibilities that range from strategic planning for the Creek and project management, to planning application reviews, bushland management, litter control and stormwater management.

Therese Grinter - Darebin Creek Assistant Co-ordinator
Email: thereseg@dcmc.org.au

Therese works closely with the Darebin Creek Co-ordinator undertaking project work, grant applications, comment on planning applications and administrative tasks of the Committee. Therese works with community groups, landholders and schools on issues within the Darebin Creek Catchment and has been with the DCMC since 2002. Therese is on maternity leave during 2009.

Peter Grenfell - Project Officer
Email: pgrenfell@dcmc.org.au

Peter began working at the Darebin Parklands in a voluntary capacity while completing his Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management. He has been teaching primary schools around Melbourne for five years. This background will help him work with schools, community groups, and landholders on education and issues within the Darebin Creek Catchment.

Peter Wiltshire – Ranger in Charge
Email: peter@dcmc.org.au

As the Senior Ranger, Peter is responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of the Darebin Parklands. Peter also designed and manages the Leachate treatment system on the old tip site, which protects the Darebin Creek from contamination. Peter has worked on the Darebin Creek for over 25 years with most of these as Ranger In-Charge.

Julia Vanderoord– Waterwatch Officer
Email: julia.vanderoord@banyule.vic.gov.au

The North East Melbourne Waterwatch officer is partly located at the DCMC office.
Waterwatch is a national community water quality monitoring program funded by the Commonwealth Government's Natural Heritage Trust. The program aims to build community understanding of water quality issues, and to encourage monitoring groups to undertake constructive actions to rectify water quality problems.

Julia's interest in Melbourne's waterways began as a child, growing up alongside the Yarra River in Templestowe and its tributaries. Julia has completed a Bachelor in Applied Science in Parks, Recreation and Heritage, a Diploma in Natural Resource Management and a background in water quality and analysis through work in Shepparton as an Assistant Hydrographer collecting physical data on the Goulburn and Murray Rivers. Julia has a passion for environmental education gained from her past roles as Interpretation Officer for Melbourne Water, Currawong Bush Park and DSE, Environmental Education Officer at City of Whittlesea and Conservation and Land Management Teacher at NMIT.

For further information about Waterwatch, contact Julia on 9457 9885.