Further information sources - Protecting our Places Program
The following resources may also be helpful in preparing an application for a Protecting our Places project:
Resources
Planning Activities to Protect our Places - a Guide for Aboriginal Communities.
We strongly advise that you read this document before completing your application.
Organisations
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) can give you information about the land your project is on and on how to develop your project in conjunction with local Aboriginal communities and organisations. Visit the NSW Aboriginal Land Council website for details of local Aboriginal land councils in your area or phone (02) 9689 4444.
Office of Environment and Heritage, Department of Premier and Cabinet (OEH), County, Cultural Heritage Division (CCHD). Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Conservation Officers (AHCO) are located at regional and area offices. Visit the website to find your nearest office or phone the OEH Environment Line on 131 555.
Greening Australia has a number of guides on such projects as riparian rehabilitation and collection and treatment of native seed, phone (02) 9560 9144.
Your local council should be able to provide you with information about its local environmental plans as well as successful environmental projects in your district.
Landcare for information on local landcare groups and links to other websites that provide information to assist with restoration and rehabilitation.
Catchment Management Authorities have Aboriginal community support officers and catchment officers, working from regional offices across NSW. Visit the website for your local office contact details.
An issue you may need to consider is whether the location of your proposed project is affected by native title. Information on this issue is available from NSW Native Title Services on 1800 111 844 or the National Native Title Tribunal on 1800 640 501.
If your project is educational you may wish to contact the following organisations for help in developing your project, particularly with reference to reaching your target audience, contributing to a wider educational project for Aboriginal communities' state-wide, correct use of indigenous language and documenting oral history.
Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group (AECG) visit the website or phone (02) 9550 5666 for regional or local office contact details.
Federation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Languages (FATSIL) provides help in the development of community-based educational programs via print, video and CD. Your local FATSIL Language Centre provides an information and resource base for community language programs including the NSW Indigenous Languages Directory. Visit the website or phone (03) 9602 4700.
NSW Aboriginal Heritage Council offers information on 'Interpretation Projects' that have been undertaken throughout the State under their Heritage Funding program and can advise you on how to register and protect heritage items. Visit the website or phone (02) 9873 8500.
The National Trust also has a number of pamphlets about natural plant regeneration. These are available from the National Trust, phone (02) 9258 0123, or can be accessed on the National Trust's website.
There are a number of publications for monitoring bushcare projects, including Guidelines for Monitoring a Bushcare Project. This publication is available from the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority, Windsor, phone (02) 4577 4243 or from the Australian Association of Bush Regenerators website. We recommend that larger projects incorporate such protocols into their planning and reporting.
The Environmental Trust also has a DVD and video available for groups wishing to undertake restoration and rehabilitation projects. Getting Started in Bush Regeneration explains how a community group might set up a bush regeneration site and demonstrates weed control techniques. It is available in DVD or video through the Trust's website.
Aboriginal Media Services
The following list of Aboriginal Media Services may be of use in planning community involvement or promoting your project.
Newspapers
Koori Mail
Email: Editor@koorimail.com Free Ads in 'Calendar' page
Ph: (02) 6622 2666 or Fax: (02) 6622 2600
National Indigenous Times
Email: editor@nit.com.au
Ph: 1300 786 611 or Fax: 1300 786 622
Radio
National Indigenous Radio Service
Email: info@nirs.org.au
There are numerous Indigenous radio stations linked with the National Indigenous Radio Service and located throughout New South Wales. These are as follows:
Sydney (02) 9564 5090
Taree (02) 6551 3131
Coonabarabran (02) 6842 5262
Bourke (02) 6872 1065
Lismore (02) 6620 3929
Page last updated: 16 March 2012
