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First Nations peoples have been caring for Country and protecting Australia’s biodiversity for more than 60,000 years. This deep knowledge and connection to Country creates a unique opportunity to lead nature repair and environmental market projects. … Environmental markets reward people for protecting or restoring nature. They help tackle big challenges like biodiversity loss by turning caring for the environment into something that can earn money.  Growing population, and activities like land …

With clear goals, respectful partnerships, and strong leadership, a plan becomes more than a roadmap—it becomes a way to build confidence, create change, and feel proud of your work. … A plan isn’t just about being organised—it’s about being ready, respectful, and responsible. Project plans should be flexible so they can change if needed. They should be based on cultural knowledge, values, and ways of working. This helps build trust, supports community leadership, and leads to better and …

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: Grant Connect The Australian Government's grants information system …

Connect with businesses that can provide support services for projects on Country. … Supply Nation certified consultancy providing services including land management, environmental advisory, civil infrastructure and aviation. … Human rights and climate change advisory, nature-based carbon project development advisory and services, strategy, Indigenous stakeholder consultation … Atlantis Fisheries Consulting Group is a boutique Australian advisory firm specialising in fisheries investment, …

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 interests are decided in different ways. These include land ownership under the Torrens title system, Native …

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 be shared with, what it will be used for, and how it will be protected.  Take your time, ask questions, and don’t feel pressured. Getting advice from a lawyer is recommended.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge is protected …

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 important to be aware of the project details, how it will impact your Community, and who holds the right to make decisions.  …

Our Country Our Future is the ILSC’s national funding program. It operates across urban, regional and remote areas. No matter where you live, this program offers a range of assistance, including brokering and developing partnerships, facilitating support, and providing funding. … Our Country Our Furture … Funding & …

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