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Displaying 15 of about 15 resultsThis hazard note presents how remote Indigenous communities in northern Australia are frequently affected by natural hazards but do not have the same access to services as other areas. There is a strong need to develop effective partnerships with emergency management agencies that can help Indigenous communities build emergency management…
This research explores the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Darwin when a cyclone, bushfire or severe weather event strikes and in its aftermath, and identifies determinants of vulnerability from the perspective of these communities. Initial consultations were carried out with Indigenous people living in each of the seven…
This report presents the results of an adaptation research project conducted in three frames: (i) science, (ii) risk, environmental change and adaptation, and (ii) social sustainability, with the Arabana people of South Australia. It reviews the challenges posed by climate change and assesses the ability of the Arabana to adapt to meet those challenges…
This document relates the findings of a research project which investigated indigenous dependence on marine resources and people’s perspectives on climate change and adaptation. A secondary objective of the project was to explore indigenous perspectives and preferences for aquaculture as an option in adapting to future climate change uncertainty and mar…
This is the Final Report of the Hazards, Culture and Indigenous Communities (HCIC) project. This project considers the challenges and opportunities arising out of engagements between Indigenous peoples and natural hazard and land management government agencies in southern Australia. The majority of this activity has focused on cultural burning, whi…
This research explores what is required for sustainable Indigenous housing in regional and remote Australia. It argues that sustainability should be understood in terms of the capacity of housing to confer positive health and wellbeing outcomes for householders, where housing stock is consistently maintained at high levels over time and is designed with…
Healthy communities, healthy landscapes
The Firesticks project is about building recognition and awareness of the diversity and complexity of fire in NSW and its intrinsic link to caring for country. Firesticks provides a platform to support landholders to access resources, support and training, advocacy for ongoing funding on a local and nationa…
Australia state of the environment 2021 is written by a panel of independent authors, using the best available evidence, assured through consultation, peer‑review and fact‑checking processes, and building on 25 years of experience in national environmental reporting. This is the first time the report has included Indigenous voices, highlighting the…
This project explored community governance issues and aspirations among Bininj and Yolngu in two major communities of central and east Arnhem Land NT. In recognising persistent and systemic marginalisation issues, such as poor communication and engagement, both Ramingining and Galiwin’ku project leaders sought to provide a stronger foundation for partne…
This research brief aims to develop a future research strategy, develop a strategic partnership framework and explore research priorities. It is broadly recognised within Indigenous communities that EM is carried out FOR them, not WITH them. This has generated increased interest, not only in the future engagement of communities in EM, but in t…
This research project examines how climate change will affect future fire danger and other variables that may lead to an increased risk of bushfire and possible impacts on the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA). It provides recommendations on the most appropriate methods for monitoring and recording vegetation dryness levels within th…
This paper quantitatively assesses the status of community resilience in two remote indigenous communities, Ngukurr and Gunbalanya in the Northern Territory, Australia. A quantitative assessment is used to explore community perceptions of disaster resilience within the study areas as well as the methods of assessment and appropriateness of the assessmen…
This report documents a trip undertaken across southern Western Australia (WA) to exchange knowledge from south eastern Australia about cultural burning with traditional owners and fire authorities in Norseman, Esperance, Nowanup, Albany, Bunbury and Perth. The journey took place in the anticipatory shadow of catastrophic wildfires that can destroy, and…
The modules are specifically written for bushfire risk and its mitigation through land management activities, with the focus being Indigenous peoples’ burning practices. This reflects where most of the collaborations are occurring in southern Australia, and also our research activities. The modules nonetheless offer support for other natural hazard cont…
This paper examines the impact of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions on Stolen Generations survivors. It highlights how the restrictions aimed at protecting survivors are at the same time negatively impacting their physical and mental health and wellbeing. As with previous pandemics, there was considerable concern that COVID-19 would dispropo…