Overview
The 2021 Aboriginal Caring for Country Grants aim to support Traditional Owners’ rights on Country and drive Aboriginal self-determination by supporting Aboriginal communities to identify, understand and apply Aboriginal values and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the management of Country to enable healthy Country and healthy people.
Funding is for projects that will support Traditional Owners’ aspirations for Country and drive Aboriginal self-determination by providing opportunities for Aboriginal communities to access and connect with Country, undertake training to build capability and skills to deliver caring for Country activities and deliver outcomes.
Recipients
Stream 1 - Connecting Aboriginal Communities with Knowledge to Care for Country
| Organisation | Project | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation | Wotjobaluk Caring for Country on Country | Wotjobaluk Country / Horsham |
| Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation | Duduroa Dhargal Traditional Fire Practice On Country | Duduroa Dhargal in the north east of Victoria / Wodonga |
| Jaithmathang Traditional Ancestral Bloodline Original Owners First Nation Aboriginal Corporation | Healing Jaithmathang Country from historical massacres and premeditated killings | Jaithmathang Country / Gippsland and North East Victoria |
| Tati Tati Kaiejin Ltd | Restoration Project - Margooya Lagoon | Tati Tati Country / Robinvale |
| The Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation | Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage Database and Dance Troupe Development | Liarga Balug clanlands, Dja Dja Wurrung Country / Castlemaine |
| Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation | Kooreelah Remnant Vegetation and Cultural Site Protection Project | Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation / Casterton |
Stream 2 - Delivering Caring for Country
| Organisation | Project | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation | Wotjobaluk on country activities - Getting the job done | Wotjobaluk Country / Horsham |
| Duduroa Dhargal Aboriginal Corporation | Duduroa Dhargal Traditional Fire Practice On Country | Duduroa Dhargal in the north east of Victoria / Wodonga |
| Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation | Using culturally significant aquatic species and new technology to build joint knowledge and partnerships | Gunaikurnai Land / Bairnsdale |
| The Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation | Me-Mandook Galk and Booladj Kiarp Bolealong initial precinct works | Liarga Balug clanlands - Dja Dja Wurrung Country / Castlemaine |
Contact
For more information please contact the grants team.