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… Country represents life, culture, and a way of working. The return of Country supports First Nations peoples in their … Gonsalves, said the divestment allowed SWFW to create the next chapter in the organisation’s journey and sustain their future into the years ahead. “With spacious light-filled and comfortable office space to nurture the creativity of our …

… will be a game changer for the Queensland Murray Darling Catchment Ltd (QMDCL), enabling the group to better care for country and bring its community together to strengthen culture. QMDCL represents eight Traditional Owner groups and cares … program more efficiently, as well as several programs including a youth engagement program. “Having a central hub where our Elders and young people can come together is so important for us and enables our Elders to pass down their cultural … unique and ancient understanding of this system, and so play an important role in working collaboratively to ensure its future health. “The ILSC is proud to have played a role in QMDCL securing their own permanent property to support their …

… Corporate Documents Welcome to the ILSC Corporate Brochure ILSC Our Country. Our Future Brochure ILSC Performance Framework ILSC Modern Slavery Act Statement ILSC Board Charter as at 11 June 2025 ILSC …

… As over 600 Indigenous people gather on Larrakia Country this week for the First Nations Land and Water Management Forum Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa 2024, it’s time to recognise a … a deep, reciprocal relationship with the land, waters, sky and all living and non-living beings that continue to occupy our country. We hold the wisdom and expertise to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and heal what has been broken. … Areas and the growing recognition that Indigenous people are best placed to manage Australia’s land and waters into the future. The significance of Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa 2024 goes beyond the exchange of techniques and strategies – it’s as much …

… vital for WAC to assist in the delivery of their organisational objectives, enhancing their capabilities to care for Country now and into the future.  Although WAC have been operational at their HQ for some time, today’s celebration recognises the enduring … that this is not just about the building itself, but about what it represents to the Ngarinyin people in their journey towards self-determination.”  Wilinggin Country spans more than 63,000 sq km in the eastern Kimberley region of …

… agreement. In 2006, the Yawuru people were granted native title over more than 530,000 hectares of traditional Yawuru country, the land and waters in and around Rubibi (the town of Broome), including the cattle station and depot. During … Yawuru participation in the cattle and pastoral industries in the Kimberley. “These industries were built on the back of our old people’s blood, sweat and tears, and for us to now be in the position to take control of the station is a tribute … cultural, social and environmental values, and we hope this will create a blueprint for other groups to follow in the future. “Our young people will also get training and employment opportunities which will recognise and value their innate …

… Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). The organisation, which represents the Traditional Owners of Esperance Nyungar country, applied for funding for the purchase and fit-out of an Esperance property to enable it to bring all its services under one roof and plan to expand operations in the future.  ETNTAC CEO Peter Bednall said their new home was more than just a building. “We are creating a community-owned … bricks and mortar to deliver that. “This place will be a hub for the community and enable us to positively engage with our members to strengthen cultural ties. “We take a holistic approach to reaffirming our members’ connection to country …

… the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) launched a ground-breaking new national strategy that will shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. The National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy … launch of this strategy reaffirms the ILSC’s key role as the lead national agency responsible for returning and managing Country and sets a clear agenda over the coming years in delivering on the agency’s vision. The new NILSS is the … inspiring and particularly invaluable for centring the priorities and perspectives of Traditional Owners. Over 1000 hours was spent on ground, listening, and speaking to hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in dozens …

… The  Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to have met or exceeded many of our core performance measures in the 2020-21 financial year, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release … vision of supporting Indigenous people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings. Through our continued focus on partnerships, we leveraged $24 million investment in projects under the ‘Our Country. Our Future’ national funding program to realise over $61.2 million dollars of investment into the Indigenous Estate . The …

… on the Far West Coast of South Australia is providing Traditional Owners the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the Southern Bluefin Tuna industry. Wanna Mar, meaning ‘sea food’ in Mirning and Wirangu languages, is a 100% … an organisation representing the interests of native title holders in the region with strong connections to saltwater country.   To pursue its economic vision, Wanna Mar entered into a joint venture with Stehr Group, one of Australia’s … Aboriginal people. “For years, Aboriginal people have stood on the shore and watched the tuna fishing boats pass through our country and fish in our waters,” he said. “We are proud to be partnering with Stehr Group to change that. “Southern …