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  … Introduction The Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program is a funding initiative that provides approximately $2 million annually for 18 years. The program was launched in 2016 to support coordination, training, start-up, and early operational costs for new projects on Aboriginal Lands in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The program reduces entry barriers for Indigenous groups – who often have limited business development and employment opportunities – and facilitates the commencement of …
The Real Jobs Program … In 2007, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) was awarded funding to implement and deliver the first version of the Real Jobs Program (RJP). Since then, the ILSC has received direct appropriations from the Commonwealth Government, through the Department of the Treasury (the Treasury) and administered that funding in three-year funding agreements with host employers. The overarching focus of the RJP is to support Indigenous people into jobs in the agribusiness, …
Real Jobs Program … Savanna Fire Management … Working Together …
Overview The ILSC prioritises the generation of positive outcomes with and for Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders through the use, management, care, and improvement of Country. In doing so, the ILSC works toward the realisation of its vision for Indigenous Australians to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities, and benefits that the return of country and its management brings   The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is striving to maximise the extent to which the …
Sector Leadership - Future Industries Initiatives … Sector Leadership is a strategic priority of the National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy 2023-28. Through this priority, we want to create significant change and improvement that benefits all Indigenous people involved in specific sectors. It is about amplifying Indigenous voices to drive the type of change and sector development they want to see. The priority sectors are: Carbon Renewables and clean energy Environmental markets Inland water …
Regional Indigenous Land and Sea Strategies 2024-2028 … The ILSC is pleased to publish its three new Regional Indigenous Land and Sea Strategies (RILSS) – Central, Eastern and Western – which highlight regional opportunities aligned to the National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy (NILSS) priorities and commitments. Each strategy corresponds to our divisional boundaries to ensure our operations are well connected to regional priorities.   CENTRAL: covers the Northern Territory, South Australia, …
The National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy …   … The National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation 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 the lead national agency …
Latest and previous Annual Reports of the ILSC … ILSC Corporate Plan is updated annually to provide an overview of the pathways to achieve the ILSC’s vision. … In Returning and managing Country, we showcase how Indigenous communities generate benefits from owning and managing Country. … The ILSC is required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a register of information it has released in response to FOI access requests. … Information published under the ILSC’s Information …
Joe Morrison, Group Chief Executive Officer … Matt Salmon, Chief Operating Officer … Ian Hamm, Chairperson … Claire Filson, Deputy Chairperson … Kristy Masella, Board Director … Gail Reynolds-Adamson, AM, Board Director … Roy Ah-See, Board Director … CEO & …
On 3 June 1992 the Mabo judgment by the High Court of Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional title to land had survived British settlement. However, the judgment said some extinguishment of traditional title had occurred. … In February the Keating government responds to the Mabo judgement, in part, by establishing the  The Land Fund and Indigenous Land Corporation (ATSIC Amendment) Act 1995  and creating the ILC. The Land Fund, now called the Land Account, aims …

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.