Elizabeth Mace

Elizabeth Mace, Traditional Owner and proud Wotjobaluk, Jupagulk and Jadawadjali woman, leads the team as Operations Manager at Dalki Garringa Native Nursery. Based on a strong history of work and qualifications in the horticulture sector, Elizabeth is driving the nursery’s transformation, instilling a culture of teamwork, learning based on a foundation of Traditional Knowledge and a deep respect for Country.

Find out more about Elizabeth’s story in the resources below, which can be downloaded and/or shared through networks that help promote First Nations peoples’ connection to agriculture or in conversations relating to First Nations’ careers, skills and training for jobs across this sector.

Country is calling – meaningful jobs in the plant space

The importance of bringing language back

Training pathways at Dalki Garringa Native Nursery

Elizabeth’s story

Read or download this case study about Elizabeth’s connection to agriculture:

• Growing culture, community and native plants   [PDF File - 13.5 MB]
• Growing culture, community and native plants – accessible file [MS Word Document - 40.6 KB]

More information

For more information about:

• Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC), go to www.bglc.com.au
• Dalki Garringa Native Nursery, go to www.dalkigarringa.com.au
• studying horticulture, search the Victorian Skills Gateway; or for courses in Nursery Operations, check out this link: Certificate III in Nursery Operations

To speak to someone with a general enquiry about courses and qualifications, call the TAFE and Training Line on 13 18 23, Monday–Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm; or email your query to tafe.courseline@djsir.vic.gov.au (a free service). Don’t forget that your local TAFE has a First Nations department that can help answer any of your questions. Victorian study subsides apply for eligible students.