This paper considers the experiences of the Wamba Wamba and Perrepa Perrepa people, and the work of one of their key organisations, Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre Aboriginal Corporation.

Governments should redirect funding for drought assistance programs to help farmers better manage risks, according to this draft report. In an assessment of existing drought programs, the Commission found that, when measured against policy objectives relating to self-reliance, preparedness and climate change management, the programs have many shortcomings: • The Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declaration process...