Culture and Heritage
Sustainability, Safety
and Resilience
Infrastructure
and Technology
Health
and Medical
Education
Business
and Commercial
Culture
and Heritage
Sustainability, Safety
and Resilience
Restore and protect the cycle of life
Engaged
Communities
Connected communities working together for their future aspirations
Infrastructure
and Technology
Infrastructure and technology that supports community & environment
Health
and Medical
Help build happy, healthy communities
Business
and Commercial
An ecosystem of economic enablement, development, resilience and sustainability
Education
Learning opportunities across all areas, creating pathways to success.
Our Focus Areas
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Supporting and fostering the recording of language and culture in indigenous communities.
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Supporting cultural activities as appropriate.
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Promoting cross-cultural experiences/exchanges.
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Assisting/funding cultural centres throughout the country, i.e. city and regional centres, to promote the education and preservation of the indigenous culture.
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Funding Indigenous Ranger programs.
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Ensure cultures and languages are strongly supported and flourishing in the community.
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People maintain a distinctive cultural, physical, spiritual and economic relationship with their land and waters.
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Cultures and languages are strong, supported and flourishing.
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Recording and archiving Indigenous languages, i.e. preserving historically.
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Recording and archiving Indigenous cultural practices, stories, ceremonies and connection to country.
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Recognising all Indigenous peoples cultural beliefs and practices globally and supporting the retention of these as required.
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Respectfully engaging with communities and recognising and respecting their cultural beliefs and practices.
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Supporting the continuation of culture through education programs.
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Supporting the education, cultivation and growth of native foods globally.
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Support for the establishment of Cultural Centres globally to recognize the importance of Indigenous culture and heritage.
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Promotion of sharing of cultures globally, including supporting delegations and exchanges where appropriate.
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The establishment and support for a global fashion program. This includes all aspects from the making of the material, weaving, leather-making, design and showcasing globally.
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Promoting or fostering culture.
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Promoting participation in the arts, including literature, music, the performing arts and visual arts.
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Establishing and maintaining public museums (including botanical or zoological gardens), libraries and art galleries and movable cultural heritage.
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Promoting Australian Indigenous culture and customs.
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Caring for, preserving and protecting Australian heritage.
Explore our other program pillars
Protecting, nurturing and sharing our culture and heritage
Through this pillar, we embrace the past to enrich the future, recognising the integral role that culture and heritage play in achieving a sustainable and prosperous world for all.
An Example Project
The Tarkarri First Nations Cultural Centre serves as a vital hub for sharing the authentic history of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples.
Emphasising truth-telling and accurate representation, it aims to establish connections with Global First Nations Peoples, enhancing understanding of indigenous narratives worldwide.
The Centre underscores the importance of factual storytelling for First Nations histories.
