Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program
EWB Australia aims to work proudly with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people through education and sustainable engineering projects. Through these projects the engineering profession and Aboriginal Australians will build strong relationships based on a two way sharing of knowledge and cultures. This will further our ultimate goal of a reconciled Australia by becoming more culturally aware and responsible, developing our knowledge and skills, and inspiring others into action.
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22nd January 2013
Reconciliation: Sophie's Reflection
In the lead up to Survival Day on January 26, long-term EWB volunteer Sophie Perisce reflects on the meaning of Reconciliation, in light of her experiences with the Kooma Nation.
8th January 2013
Kooma Green School at Murra Murra May 2013
The Kooma Green School is held on the traditional land of the Kooma people at Murra Murra in south-west Queensland (100 km east of Cunnamulla) from the 17th -19th May, 2013.
11th December 2012
New research report into effective Indigenous Partnerships
The Brisbane Institute has released The Positive Pathways report to explore the experiences of partners—government agencies, non-government organisations (NGOs), corporations and philanthropists —working with Indigenous communities in Queensland, to identify things that work, things that don’t (or don’t always) work, and things that could work differently.
The report can be found at
http://www.brisinst.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/PositivePathways_web.pdf
14th November 2012
National Indigenous TV goes free to air
A dedicated Indigenous television service will be available for all Australians free-to-air for the first time, when National Indigenous Television (NITV) begins broadcasting on SBS4 digital spectrum from 12 December 2012.
14th November 2012
The Quiet Revolution: Indigenous People and the Resource Boom
Professor Marcia Langton AM will give the 2012 Boyer Lectures for the ABC.
14th November 2012
The Quiet Revolution: Indigenous People and the Resource Boom
Professor Marcia Langton AM will give the 2012 Boyer Lectures for the ABC.
23rd October 2012
Advising Aboriginal Engagement within the Engineering Sector
Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) is currently seeking expressions of interest to join its Aboriginal Advisory Committee; a committee with a diverse background in community development that provides strategic and operational advice for EWB’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program.
17th July 2012
This year’s Yorta Yorta Nation NAIDOC week celebration was on a beautiful sunny day on Wednesday 4th of July at the Dharnya Centre in the Barmah State Forest.
Javad Jazaeri from the Focus Group has been kind enough to share his experience with the EWB community:
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THEMATIC AREAS
EWB is working with community partners to address humanitarian needs in the following thematic areas:
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Bana Yarralji Bubu Aboriginal Corporation
Bana Yarralji Bubu Aboriginal Corporation (BYB) is an incorporated body that represents the interests of the Kunawarra clan group associated with Shipton’s Flat - a cultural healing place for the Kuku Nyunkgal people in the Queensland Daintree region. Their work at Shipton’s Flat is a leading example of the development of sustainable livelihoods through natural resource management in the wet tropics.
EWB and BYB are working in partnership with the Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) to support BYB's natural resource management activities. The partnership is focussed on supporting BYB's capacity development and installing culturally appropriate and sustainable infrastructure on Country. BYB's groundbreaking work in partnership with CAT, EWB, Aurecon on the Shipton's Flat Basic infrastructure project was recognised with a Queensland Reconciliation Award in 2011 by the Queensland Government. The project was acknowledged as a successful example of what organisations from the community, not-for-profit and corporate sectors can achieve in collaboration.
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Kooma Traditional Owners Association Incorporated (KTOAI)
Kooma Traditional Owners Association Incorporated (KTOAI) manage the traditional land for the Gwamu (Kooma) people of South West Queensland. KTOAI's key focus includes cultural and natural heritage management at Murra Murra and Bendee Downs properties, which they acquired through the Indigenous Land Corporation in 2000.
EWB and KTOAI are celebrating a tremendously successful partnership since 2008. The partnership is focussed on improving the quality of life of Kooma people through education and sustainable engineering projects, and to date has included work on waste management, assessment of waterways, sustainable energy, and sanitation. Through the partnership KTOAI have educated hundreds of engineers and others in traditional natural resource management and living sustainably.
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Lama Lama Land Trust (LLLT)
The Lama Lama people are the Traditional Owners for lands extending for several hundred kilometres around Princess Charlotte Bay on the east coast of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland. LLLT are committed to enhancing their ranger program on Country to enable meaningful employment and conservation of the land for future generations.
EWB works in partnership with LLLT and the Centre for Appropriate Technology to support LLLT's natural resource management activities.
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Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation
Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (YYNAC) was incorporated in 1998 and represents the clans speaking the Yorta Yorta language, including the Kaitheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna, Bangerang, Kwat Kwat, Yalaba Yalaba and Ngurai-illiam-wurrung. Yorta Yorta Country is within an area currently known as the central Murray-Goulburn region in northern Victoria and southern NSW.
EWB and YYNAC have a round-table partnership with engineering firm GHD and urban design firm David Lock Associates. The partnership is focused on training and skills development opportunities for Yorta Yorta community, especially youth, supporting YYNAC in visioning and management of key cultural and environmental assets, and education activities combining traditional and western science.
Woolkabunning Kiaka Incorporated
Woolkabunning Kiaka Inc. (WKI) represent the mission community of the old Roelands Mission located in the southwest region of Western Australia. Woolkabunning aims to provide opportunities for guests and visitors to learn about the local Aboriginal culture and heritage, while providing opportunities for local Aboriginal people to take responsibility for their future.
WKI and EWB have been working in partnership for several years with a focus on cross-cultural awareness training, energy and waste water planning and management.
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La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council
The La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council is the representative body of the La Perouse Mission community and manages the land stretching from Como to Elizabeth Bay in Sydney, New South Wales. The members of the council have over 150 years connection with the mission activities at Yarra Bay. The council provides support to its members in the form of social housing and youth, childcare and aged care services. The council also plays a key role in cultural heritage, providing consultation to the office of Environment and Heritage and local government.
EWB and La Perouse LALC are establishing a relationship in partnership with SKM, focussed on cross cultural training, preserving La Perouse cultural heritage assets, and creating opportunities for La Perouse youth.
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Badjaling Noongar Aboriginal Wanderers Inc.
The Badjaling Noongar Aboriginal Wanderers (Badjaling) represent the Mission community located on the Badjaling Reserve in the Quairading Shire about 2.5 hours east of Perth, Western Australia. The community has had a “Back to Badjaling” movement since 1984, to enhance cultural heritage, identity and empowerment.
find out moreEWB and Badjaling are working alongside SKM on wastewater management on Badjaling reserve, with the view to strengthen relationships and undertake mutual learnings.
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