Christel Pidcock

A fitness professional by trade Christel has joined DDEC as a committee member in 2023 as representative of the Toowoomba Wilderness Society volunteer team which through community engagement tackles local environmental concerns like biodiversity loss as well as national issues such as climate change. She is actively involved in caring for the Withcott Koala fodder forest for the benefit of local Koala carers and their patients in care.

Christel also advocates for the preservation of habitat and establishment of corridors through engagement with landholders and coordinates tree plantings. As an active member of Friends of Escarpment Parks Christel also helps care for local escarpment parks and has for many years supported Toowoomba for Climate Action as an advocate for a safe climate.