Indigenous Communities

and the Environment

Indigenous Australians Caring for Country

Indigenous Australians Caring for Country

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has a long history of working with Indigenous people, particularly in natural resource management and heritage related activities.

We recognise and respect the knowledge Indigenous people have in managing Australia's land, fresh water and sea, and in conserving biodiversity.

Indigenous Australians are key partners with us in managing Australia's environment and cultural heritage.

Indigenous Protected Areas

The Indigenous Protected Areas element of the Caring for our Country initiative supports Indigenous Australians in caring for country.

Whole-of-Government programs

This Department is working together with other government agencies to provide assistance and develop Indigenous environment programs and initiatives:

Working on Country

Working on Country marks an important stage in efforts to advance biodiversity conservation, natural resource and heritage protection and to create sustainable jobs for Indigenous Australians.

Grants and funding

There are a number of programs that offer funding and grants for national, regional and local environmental projects.

Committees and networks

The following Indigenous committees and networks contribute to Australia's natural and cultural resources:

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