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… First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s important that First Nations communities continue to be involved. … Some fishing and aquaculture opportunities …
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… First Nations communities have always used smart and sustainable ways to fish. Today, fishing and aquaculture are big industries in Australia, and it’s important that First Nations communities continue to be involved. … Fisheries and aquaculture are important for …
  • Fisheries
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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … Projects run by First Nations …
  • Environmental
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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … Environmental markets work by …
  • Environmental
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… Explore grant and funding opportunities that support your project on Country. Find out what’s available, how to apply, and who to contact for help getting started. … Whether you're starting a community project, launching a new business, or developing an idea with partners, there are several grant programs and funding opportunities available across Australia.  Here are some of the government sites where you can find out more: …
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… Before starting a project on Country, it’s important to find out about your rights and interests - like legal ownership of land/water, Native Title rights, or other interests. … It can be complicated to know what you’re allowed to do on Country because of overlapping laws and rules. It’s a good idea to get legal advice before signing any agreement. In Australia, land and water rights and
  • Resources
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… Protecting and respecting cultural knowledge, including how this is shared and used, is essential … Cultural knowledge is valuable and should be protected. Before sharing your cultural knowledge, it is important to agree what can be shared, who it can …
  • Resources
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… Engagement and consent … The foundation of any good project, partnership or agreement on Country should consider a rights-based approach to engagement, such as the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and ensuring there is Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC). … If you have been asked to consent (or agree) to a new opportunity on Country it is …
  • Resources
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… Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years and are uniquely positioned to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … Use these resources to find out …
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  • Environmental
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… Inland water refers to all the rivers, lakes, wetlands and hidden underground water across Australia. These waters shape the land, support life, and connect everything—from plants and animals to people and places. … Use these resources to find out …
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  • Inland water
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Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.