Resources and publications

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Title Author /s Summary Date Tag(s) Type
Aboriginal Carbon Foundation Aboriginal Carbon Foundation

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation is a national not-for-profit company building and nurturing a sustainable Aboriginal carbon industry.

Carbon farming, Commercial development, Employment, Environment, Fire Website
Aboriginal land claims in the Northern Territory: Documenting and preserving the records and memories - Report of a Focus Group Meeting Toni Bauman, David Parsons

This report shows the development of a user-friendly ‘first glance’ guide and template that will facilitate a broad assessment of an archive, particularly in the absence of the collection holder and provides the basis for discussions about deposits, returns and the legal status of particular documents.

AIATSIS, Data sovereignty, Indigenous knowledge, Legal, Native title materials, Research Report
Anthropology and connection reports in native title claim applications Dr Julie Finlayson

This paper discusses the purposes and form of the reports, their differentiation from the NNTT registration process, considerations anticipating litigation, confidentiality and potential conflicts of interest by the State as respondent.

AIATSIS, Dispute management, Government, Indigenous knowledge, Legal Article / paper
Becoming a corporation member Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Overview of the rights and responsibilities for members in Indigenous corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

Members, ORIC Information Sheet
Consolidated report on Indigenous Protected Areas following Social Return on Investment analyses Social Ventures Australia

PM&C commissioned SVA Consulting to understand, measure or estimate and value the changes resulting from the investment in five IPAs across Australia. The Social Return on Investment (SROI) methodology was used to complete each of these analyses, which were informed by interviews with 143 stakeholders as well as desktop research canvassing relevant qualitative and quantitative data.

Caring for Country, Community development, IPA (Indigenous Protected Areas), Land and sea management, Tourism, Training Report
Detailed information on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Members, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting, Rule book, Special administration Fact sheet
Enabling Prosperity: Success Factors for Indigenous Economic Development URBIS

Westpac commissioned Urbis to undertake research to understand the key drivers of economic development for Indigenous Australians. The aim of the research was to provide an evidence-base analysis of factors that support entrepreneurship and economic development, building on Australian and international literature and research.

The overarching research question was: What factors lead to successful economic development and job creation in Indigenous communities?

Commercial development, Employment, Finance Report
Everybody's business: A handbook for Indigenous employment Reconciliation Australia and Social Ventures Australia

This step-by-step instruction manual is packed with practical advice for managers and supervisors who are on the frontline of hiring and retaining staff. 

Employment, Induduction, Staff Guide
Free Management Library Free Management Library

The Free Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Over the past 15 years, the Library has grown to be one of the world's largest well-organized collections of these types of articles and resources.

Capacity building, Commercial development, Governance, Training Website
Funding Options for PBCs Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C)

Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) can access funding through one or more of PM&C's four funding streams. If you are unsure which funding stream is appropriate to apply for you can seek advice from the Native Title Representative Body/Service Provider (NTRB/SP) in your region or your PM&C Regional Office on 1800 079 098.

This document provides useful advice about the different PM&C funing options for PBCs

 

Capacity building, Funding, Training Information Sheet
Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Land and Sea Country Plan GKuthaarn and Kukatj Traditional Owners, Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Land and Saltwater Country Plan is a strategic document that provides a framework for our people and our partners to work together to care for all the natural and cultural values of our country, while providing a sustainable livelihood for our community and others with rights and interests in our land and saltwater country. 

Commercial development, Community development, Employment, Environment, Indigenous knowledge, Land and sea management, Tourism, Youth Report
Guidelines on how to participate National Landcare Programme

This guide provides a general overview of the National Landcare Programme (NLP) investment, which includes investing in projects that build on our partnerships with Indigenous people and communities so they have the opportunity to fully participate in land and sea management, drawing on their significant and unique knowledge, skills and responsibilities. 

Employment, Environment, EPBC Act (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation), Land and sea management, Training, Volunteering Guide
Independent director guide Aboriginal Governance and Management Program

This guidebook provides information on how to select independent directors for the Aboriginal boardroom. 

Board, Directors, Members, ORIC Guide
Information for PBCs on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, Decision making, Dispute management, Exemptible rules, Future acts, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Legal, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting Fact sheet
International laws and developments relating to Indigenous knowledge in Australia Maiko Sentina, Elizabeth Mason, Terri Janke, David Wenitong

This paper provides a snapshot of international instruments that Australia is a member to or is involved with across intellectual property, environment, human rights, cultural heritage and trade, shedding light on the discussions around Indigenous Knowledge protection and management. 

Environment, Heritage, Human rights, Indigenous knowledge, Legal Article / paper
Legal context for PBC decision making Aurora

Information sheet about decision-making for PBCs.

Decision making, Governance, Legal, Meetings, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Information Sheet
Legal issues in transferring research materials from NTRB/SPs to RNTBCs Angus Frith

Native title materials created in the process of native title, land claim and cultural heritage work include individual statements, expert reports, genealogies, field notes and other materials. This paper addresses some of the legal issues arising in relation to the transfer of research material from NTRB/SPs to RNTBCs.

Compliance, ICIP (Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property), Legal, Native title holder, Native title materials, NTRB (Native Title Representative Body), NTSP (Native Title Service Provider), PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Presentation
Legal protection of Indigenous Knowledge in Australia Maiko Sentina, Elizabeth Mason, Terri Janke, David Wenitong

This supplementary paper provides an overview of the Australian laws that are currently used to recognise and protect Indigenous Knowledge.

Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous law, Legal Article / paper
Making decisions Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC newsletter about making decisions. 

Decision making, Meetings, Members, ORIC Newsletter
Management and staff Indigenous Governance Toolkit

The topic 'Management and staff' from the Indigenous Governance Toolkit has six sections,

  1. Management and staff
  2. Managing the organisation
  3. The governing body and management
  4. Managing staff
  5. Staff development and training
  6. Case studies
Staff, Training Information Sheet