FoBBB Community Meeting | Lessons from 25 Years of Cabbage Tree Bay
Description
Join Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay for a special community conversation exploring what almost 25 years of Cabbage Tree Bay can teach us about community-led marine conservation — and how those lessons can help shape the future of Bongin Bongin Bay.
Almost 25 years ago, local community members came together with decision-makers, scientists, businesses and not-for-profits around a shared belief that Cabbage Tree Bay was something worth protecting.
Today, its story provides a powerful local example of what can be achieved when a community cares deeply about its coastal environment and works collectively towards its protection.
So, what can we learn from their journey — and how can those lessons help shape the future of Bongin Bongin Bay?
Our Panel
FoBBB President Greg Pride will lead a panel conversation bringing together four unique perspectives spanning the past, present and future of marine conservation:
Together, we’ll explore what worked, what has been learnt and how those lessons can help inform the next chapter for Bongin Bongin Bay.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free community event. Registration is essential.
FoBBB Members — Stay for Our AGM
Following the Community Meeting, the Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held from 3:00pm–4:00pm at the same venue.
The AGM is a separate event and is open to current FoBBB members only. Members must register separately via our AGM Humanitix page.
Not yet a FoBBB member? We’d love to welcome you. If you would like to become a member and participate in the AGM, you can join FoBBB prior to registering.
Panel Guests
Judy Lambert — Pioneer & former politician
Sharing the history of the community action that helped secure the reserve, together with her experience in policy and environmental advocacy.
Richard Nicholls — Pioneer & local businessman
Exploring local stewardship, the blue economy, dive safety and the role businesses and communities can play in everyday marine protection.
John Sear — Scientist & photographer
Bringing the transformation beneath the surface to life through science and photography, from recovering fish populations to the Bay’s extraordinary marine ecosystem.
Lara Gribbin — Student & filmmaker
Representing the next generation and exploring the power of film and visual storytelling to educate, inspire and create a new generation of ocean conservationists.
Agenda
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Community Meeting: Cabbage Tree Bay Case Study Panel
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