About Us
The Tesla Owners Club of Australia (TOCA) was established in March 2016 by a group of enthusiastic owners. This Club is an Official Partner of the Tesla Owners Club Program, giving us access to information, activities and discounts that we pass on to our members.
OBJECTS AND PURPOSE of Tesla Owners Club of Australia Inc. (TOCA)
- Promote the ownership, potential ownership and/or enthusiasm by Members toward Tesla vehicles and other associated products and ventures of Tesla Inc. and affiliated entities.
- Promote friendship, knowledge sharing and networking between members of TOCA on social media, and at social or other functions.
- Promote Tesla Inc.'s Mission Statement, wherever relevant for TOCA, through all and any opportunity and methods available to TOCA, as arise from time to time
- Promote and lobby, on behalf of our Members, matters of relevance pertaining to Tesla, electric vehicles, their use and cost, and other related matters, organisations or products.
- Operate as an Incorporated Club according to its Registered Rules, and, any Operational Procedures as determined from time to time by the TOCA Committee.
Our committee has (at least) twelve people at any given time, including four office bearer roles as required by the ACT Association Guidelines.
Our office bearers are:
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President |
Ross Hetherington |
Model 3 P 2025 |
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Vice President |
Les Posen |
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Treasurer |
Jenni Vincent |
Model 3 (ACT) |
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Secretary |
Chris Quin |
Model 3P (QLD) |
And our ordinary committee members are:
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QLD Representative |
Tim Ryan |
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WA Representative |
Vacant |
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SA Representative |
Colin Capurso |
Model 3 (SA) |
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TAS Representative |
Vacant |
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NT Representative |
Richard Smith |
Model X 100D (NT) |
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NSW Representative |
Kieran Pradeep |
Model S (NSW) |
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VIC Representative |
Garry Busowsky |
Model X P100D (VIC) | |
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ACT Representative |
Kate Hetherington |
Model 3 P 2025 (ACT) |
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Committee Member |
Nick Di Paolo |
Loan Adaptor Manager |
Model S (VIC) |
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Committee Member |
Mark Balkin |
Model S (VIC) |
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Committee Member |
Mark Bates |
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Committee Member |
Dan Edwards |
(VIC) |
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| Committee Member | Pete Thorne | Model Y 2025 (NSW) |
The Club runs national, interstate and local events throughout the year, including (but not limited to) drive days, get togethers, attendance at shows, charity events and track days. Some events will have Tesla staff attending. Specific details of events are available to members. However, if you would simply like further information, please contact your state representative.
If you are interested in organising or supporting an event, please get in touch and let us know where you are located.
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January 2026 |
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QLD TOCA - Sunshine Coast Drive and Mini Golf!
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Bli Bli,
Sun Jan 18
Rev up your Sunday with a Tesla Owners Club play day at Maroochy River Mini Golf from 10:00 am, featuring 18 fun-filled holes in a stunning riverside setting with views to Mt Coolum. Kick off the adventure early by meeting at the Rochedale Supercharger at 8:00 am, then cruising up together from Brisbane in a Tesla convoy.. ... more |
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ACT TOCA's Big Day Out Barby - Short Drive - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
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Paddys River,
Mon Jan 26
Join us for a Barbecue Lunch and short nature walk at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. ... more |
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NSW TOCA Coffee Club - January 2026
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Sydney Olympic Park,
Sat Jan 31
Join us for a coffee catch-up at Abattoir Blues cafe in Olympic Park. Meet with other Tesla owners to enjoy a coffee / brunch. . ... more |
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February 2026 |
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VIC - Cars & Coffee February
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Kilmore,
Sun Feb 8
Come and talk Teslas over a coffee at the historic Gaol Café in Kilmore, with an optional visit afterwards to see a bidirectional charger in use with a Tesla Model Y.. ... more |
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ACT TOCA Weekend Coffee Club - February 2026 at Historic Lanyon Homestead
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Banks,
Sat Feb 21
Come on join the TOCA ACT crew at the Lanyon Homestead Cafe for a coffee and brunch on a Saturday morning. All Tesla owners welcome.. ... more |
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ACT and regional NSW - Group drive to Yarrangobilly Caves
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Sat Feb 28
ACT and regional NSW group drive to Yarrangobilly Caves to experience the wonders of Mother Nature including the limestone caves, the thermal pools, and a relaxing picnic lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Kosciusko National Park.. ... more |
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April 2026 |
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ACT TOCA - INFO ONLY - Cowra Breakout and Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Cowra,
Fri Apr 17
ACT TOCA is organising a weekend away to the Cowra region. Experience the horrors of the Cowra Breakout from the POW camp during WW2, be amazed at the Japanese Gardens, and enjoy an early morning hot air balloon ride. Kids are welcome. This is a TOCA Member Only event.. ... more |

