Indigenous knowledge
Report
National Water Reform 2024: inquiry report
The final inquiry report sets out the Productivity Commission’s findings and recommendations on the urgent need to renew the 2004 National Water Initiative, due to climate change and changing water demand. The report also sets out the Commission’s assessment of jurisdictions’ progress towards meeting the outcomes and objectives of the 2004 National Water Initiative.
Guide
Coastal management: creating culturally safe opportunities when engaging First Nations people
These guidelines provide an overview of the considerations for engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, knowledge holders and Indigenous-led organisations when preparing coastal management programs. The guidelines aim to support the aspirations and cultural practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and enhance community leadership in caring for Country.
Report
“I really like Wikipedia, but I don’t trust it”: understanding First Nations peoples’ experiences using Wikipedia as readers and/or editors
This report provides valuable insights into the interactions between First Nations peoples and the digital encyclopedia, Wikipedia. The study provides an evidence-based account of First Nations individuals’ experiences, challenges, and perspectives in navigating and contributing to Wikipedia.
Evaluation
Learning on Country Program: progress evaluation report 2.0
This report highlights how a two-way learning approach delivers social, environmental and economic outcomes, on top of improved education results, for remote Aboriginal students.
Conference proceedings
SOAC 2023: Pacific futures: Australasian cities in transition
SOAC 2023 considers the future identity of Australasian cities in relation to indigenous communities, trans-Tasman networks, and the wider Asia-Pacific.