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Reef Clean Project Targets Marine Debris Threat

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ReefClean is funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and is delivered by Tangaroa Blue Foundation in partnership with a variety of organisations.  Launched in early 2019, ReefClean is a program of targeted and integrated marine debris activities aimed at reducing the volume of debris generated in or entering the Great Barrier Reef that may impact threatened and migratory species and ecosystems. Given that … Read More Reef Clean Project Targets Marine Debris Threat

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AIMS Indigenous Reef Futures and Pilot Deployment Program

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Operations Manager Uncle Sonny Van Issum is on the The Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP) Steering Committee which aims to develop and test scientific solutions to help us to better manage the Great Barrier Reef in the face of threats such as global warming. RRAP is dedicated to collaborating and creating this innovative toolkit of safe, acceptable interventions to help the Reef resist, … Read More AIMS Indigenous Reef Futures and Pilot Deployment Program

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Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Report

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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

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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

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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

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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

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