NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Working with Aboriginal peoples

Planning water for the environment, in partnership with Aboriginal peoples, to heal Country.

A view of the Lachlan River in Kalyarr National Park
Lachlan River wends through Kalyarr National Park on the Hay Plain.
Credit: Nicola Brookhouse/DCCEEW
Wati Wati and Wamba Wamba Nation representatives at the edge of Poon Boon Lakes
Wati Wati and Wamba Wamba Nation representatives at the edge of Poon Boon Lakes.
Credit: DCCEEW
Water for the environment – healing Country

Planning water for the environment in partnership with Aboriginal peoples.

Three people standing by trees on the flat riverbank and looking at the water
Gayini annual environmental water planning workshop.
Credit: DCCEEW
Working together

We are committed to working with Aboriginal peoples across the NSW Murray–Darling Basin.

A group of six people standing and talking, on a track leading to a flat expanse of water, with trees and a clear blue sky behind them
Planning with Mutthi Mutthi representatives.
Credit: DCCEEW
Supporting Nation-led projects on Country

We are partnering with Aboriginal communities across the NSW Murray–Darling Basin.

Aboriginal rock patterns created in red sand, with scrubby trees in the background
Sculptures moulded from raised sand in an Aboriginal design.
Credit: DCCEEW
Recognising Aboriginal people’s rights, voices, and values

International, NSW and Commonwealth legislation informs our approach to partnering with Aboriginal peoples.