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Country represents life, culture, and a way of working. The return of Country supports First Nations peoples in their journeys towards self-determination, where they can realise the social, economic, environmental and cultural benefits that owning Country brings. This is the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) vision and mission. Throughout 2023, the ILSC has worked closely in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia, to facilitate the return …

Earlier this year, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) launched a national rapid response grants program, to assist Indigenous organisations in their recovery from natural disasters. Indigenous groups who have been affected by Cyclone Jasper, in Far North Queensland, are encouraged to apply for the Program, with up to $20,000 available for those who are eligible. Indigenous corporations may be eligible for assistance through the Program if: Their property is within a State or …

The 2023 Annual Northern Territory Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program Forum, hosted by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has been hailed a major success, after participants gathered for the event in-person, for the very first time. The forum brought together over 50 Indigenous fire practitioners, with scientific and business development experts, to help build ILSC supported projects, while strengthening connections between rangers and project partners. The ranger groups …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) acknowledges with sadness, the passing of the Northern Land Council (NLC) Chair, Dr Bush-Blanasi. Dr Bush-Blanasi grew up in the Wugularr (Beswick) community in Katherine and was dedicated to serving his community. He was raised by Mr Blanasi a senior Mayili leader and had connections to the Blue Mud Bay region in east Arnhem Land. Ian Hamm, ILSC Chair, offered his condolences to Dr Bush-Blanasi’s family and loved ones. “Dr Bush-Blanasi’s strength …

Tomorrow, approximately 50 Indigenous fire managers and rangers will gather at the De Lego Resort on Wulna land in the Northern Territory, as part of the 2023 Annual Northern Territory Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program Forum. Delivered by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), the SFM Program funds the coordination, training, start-up, and early operational costs for new fire management projects in the Northern Territory. By conducting controlled burns early in the dry season, the …

Perseverance, dedication, and resilience – these are just some of the qualities embodied by the recent participants of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) Real Jobs Program (RJP). For the past 16 years, the RJP has been a gateway to a vast range of opportunities for First Nations peoples in the Northern Territory (NT), providing valuable skills in agribusiness, tourism, and Country conservation. The RJP also supports cultural, economic, and environmental benefits, assisting …

The Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC) is on the move – having relocated to a new, fit-for-purpose Headquarters located in Spalding, Western Australia. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has provided over $870,000 of funding to assist WYAC acquire the property, which spans over 2,188 square metres on Wajarri Country. The permanent base will ensure WYAC have capability for future expansion, including growing its Wajarri members, which currently sit at 4500, and increasing …

Up in Northwest Queensland, in a remote outback town called Normanton, big things are happening.   On Wednesday 27 September 2023, the Normanton community celebrated the official opening of Normanton Foodworks, supported by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), which contributed $2 million towards its total funding.    The 1000 m2 store provides essential amenities and is located on Normanton’s main street – a strip used by all traffic coming in and out of town.  This is a game …

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) will be able to create an accessible hub for the local community, after being granted a new home by the Indigenous 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 …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is pleased to announce the implementation of its new Consent and Caveats Policy – aimed at creating a fair and transparent approach to the ILSC’s assessment of applications to consent to the transfer or charging of granted Assets.  This policy is placing the power into the hands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations by providing greater autonomy and flexibility over their grant-funded Assets.  The new policy and guidelines have been …