The Traditional Owner Game Management Strategy sets out how Victorian Government departments and agencies will partner with Traditional Owners to reinstate cultural knowledge and practice in game management on Country.

The Strategy was established in the spirit of genuine collaboration and self-determination. In its first year, implementation is focused on four pilot projects develop or improve collaborative management strategies on State Game Reserves and Nature Reserves where hunting occurs.

A day on Country at Jack Smith Lake State Game Reserve – a pilot established by Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) – will be an opportunity to explore this project and share information relevant to each pilot project, to strengthen their outcomes and help ensure success.

Event information

Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Jack Smith Lake State Game Reserve
Meeting point: Google maps link
Dress: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear
Access: 4WD access is recommended. If you need carpooling from the meeting spot into the reserve please contact tanya.vernes@fvtoc.com.au

Event agenda

Meet to travel to Jack Smith Lake with Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners and GLaWAC staff
Welcome to Country
Explore State Game Reserve and discuss management, partnerships, challenges and solutions
Travel to Sale for lunch and solutions-forming workshop session
Event concludes

Sincere thanks to GLaWAC for hosting this event on Gunaikurnai Country.

This event is funded from the Sustainable Action Hunting Plan 2.