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Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Report

The Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program exists due to the advocacy of First Nations communities over many decades. The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation has committed to partnerships that honour their collective efforts.The Queensland Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program is a partnership between the Queensland Government and First Nations communities to care for land and sea country. The program assists … Read More Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Report

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Workplace Health and Safety-IPAM

Led by Director Valmai Smith, WTAC has partnered with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland through their IPAM Program to develop a WHS Strategy that seeks to work with our whole team to weave cultural perspectives and considerations throughout the plan. We are pleased to report that we have now completed the IPAM project and we now havea solid safety framework on which to build … Read More Workplace Health and Safety-IPAM

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Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation takes out State Award for First Nations Landcare Collaboration

Woppaburra people were the recipients of the prestigious 2024 First Nations Landcare Collaboration award for their work with the Reef Authority and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Joint field management team. Aunty Valmai Smith, a respected Woppaburra woman said it’s great recognition for theWoppaburra TUMRA organisation and the hard work we’ve done.“Our whole community has worked hard over several years to develop best practices … Read More Woppaburra TUMRA Aboriginal Corporation takes out State Award for First Nations Landcare Collaboration

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Southern Great Barrier Reef Plan of Management sees four local Traditional Owner Groups come together with the Reef Authority

Three Traditional Owner groups will join Woppaburra People to work together with the Reef Authority on the plan that will see the biocultural values of Country recognised. Collaboration with the Darumbal, Gidarjil and Yuwi Traditional Owners, will be central in the development of this plan. See the Joint Statement below The Great Barrier Reef is vital to Traditional Owners, it is our lifeblood. Furthermore, … Read More Southern Great Barrier Reef Plan of Management sees four local Traditional Owner Groups come together with the Reef Authority