Working with Country - An Introduction to Boonwurrung cultural perspectives on Water, Climate, Circular Economy & Biodiversity

How can local First Nations knowledge inform decision-making? What can best practice intercultural collaboration look and feel like?

In this time of reflection and healing, it's more important than ever to consciously develop our knowledge and skills for intercultural collaboration and partnerships. Indigenous and Western perspectives on social, environmental and economic issues can be very different, but also complementary if you know how to connect them. Together, by combining old and new ways we can open completely new opportunities for Australian leadership and innovation, while creating benefits for all stakeholders including Country.

Co-hosted by Glen Eira City Council, this introductory session will spotlight a series of partnered projects which have been created by the Boonwurrung Land & Sea Council and Glen Eira City Council, with facilitation support by Regeneration Projects.

These case studies include:

1. Dhumbali Wurrungi-Biik Parbin-Ata / Our Climate Emergency Response Strategy 2021-2025 (Read here: https://lnkd.in/g3sHYwv)
2. Dhumbali W’urneet Gadhaba / Integrated Water Management Plan (Read here: https://lnkd.in/g9w5-ri9)
3. Circular Economy Plan 2022 - 2026 (Read here: https://lnkd.in/gxNYqyvp)
4. Biodiversity Plan (in progress)

So, come along, listen and share!

Who is 'Working with Country' designed for?

Leaders, decision-makers and professionals from diverse backgrounds across southeast Melbourne, for example:

- Mayors, Councillors & Council workers
- Environmental non-profit leaders
- Schools and university leaders
- Business leaders (inc. members of traders associations and tourism bodies)
- Community leaders & Special interest groups


Background

'Business for Country' and 'Working with Country' are social innovation models which create a culturally-safe space where local leaders from First Nations, Business, Government, Education and Community backgrounds can come together to listen, learn and share. Starting with a pilot in September 2022, Boonwurrung Land & Sea Council and Regeneration Projects have successfully run a diversity of workshops, short courses, social gatherings and special events. By establishing a foundation of respect and understanding, leaders can then grow long-term partnerships and mutually-beneficial collaborations.

Contact

For more information, please contact our Marketing & Community Manager Nora Silva: 

nora@regenprojects.earth