Results

Our Country Our Future is the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s principal funding program where we work with Indigenous groups …
Our Country Our Future is the ILSC’s national funding program. It operates across urban, regional and remote areas. No matter where …
Our Country Our Future is the ILSC’s national funding program. It operates across urban, regional and remote areas. No matter where …
… 1 August 2025 The pilot round of the Future Industries Grant Program has now CLOSED to new applications. Please direct enquiries about this program to the … … Do you have a need for independent specialist advice regarding a proposed economic development or opportunity on your Country? The Future Industries Grant Program is a Sector Leadership initiative of the ILSC’s National Indigenous Land and …
… launched its latest National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy (NILSS) in June 2023.  The ground-breaking strategy puts Country at the centre and prioritises partnership and self-determination to help shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. The strategy reaffirms the ILSC’s key role as … that puts the priorities and perspectives of Traditional Owners at the foundation of all of its activities. Over 1000 hours was shared, listening, and speaking to hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from dozens of …
… Through our national funding program, Our Country Our Future , the ILSC invests in projects that assist Indigenous people with the acquisition and management …
  • ILSC News
… and Torres Strait Islander people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings . The ILSC’s primary grant program – Our Country Our Future – provides assistance for acquiring and managing rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country
… Indigenous cattle station that sits on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. Located on Yuwaalaraay Euahlayi Country in Hebel, Queensland – Currawillinghi station is primarily used for sheep and cattle grazing. The land has a long … the Queensland Murray-Darling Catchments Ltd (QMDCL), a community based Indigenous organisation, focusing on natural resource management and environmental services. These upgrades are set to result in greater cultural, social, and economic opportunities for Yuwaalaraay Euahlayi people – building further capacity for future generations to come. QMDCL Aboriginal Ranger Program Manager, Cheryl Buchanan, said the work undertaken by the …
  • Cattle Station
  • EDO
  • ILSC News
… milestone – the official opening of the Yirrganydji Collective Hub in Stratford, Queensland. Held on Yirrganydji Country, the hub is managed by the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation (DWAC), an Aboriginal Traditional Owner owned and … to celebrate living culture in a culturally safe place, empowering today’s generation of First Nations peoples for their futures tomorrow. Dr. Mercy Singleton (PhD Society and Culture), Director of Research and Engagement Services, DWAC, said … for this special place, Bidkarra, meaning for Stratford. “We celebrate with Biri, Fire Lighting, to spark and lighten up our journey with our people and partners into tomorrows’ future.” An opening ceremony was held to commemorate the …
  • Community
  • Divestment
  • ILSC News
… The future strategic direction of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is being directly shaped from the outcomes … May to August 2022. The ILSC listened to the aspirations and priorities of more than 400 people, totalling over 1200 hours of sharing, all to inform its National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy (NILSS) – the ILSC’s primary policy document … share key themes identified from the community consultation campaign, which cover aspirations related to returning Country, managing Country and sector leadership, and the desired role of the ILSC. ILSC Group Chief Executive Officer, …
  • Conservation
  • NILSS

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.