Work in partnership
Traditional Owner groups
How we work together
The CMA has been working with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal organisations for the past fifteen years. Our partnerships have helped achieved regional NRM priorities and fulfill broader aspirations that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities have for managing their land and sea country. By incorporating Aboriginal knowledge, cultural values and perspectives into natural resource management, we will continue working towards a more sustainable and resilient future for the health of people and Country.
Learn more about Indigenous partnership projects
To learn more about how we work with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal organisations, have a look at the GHCMA Aboriginal Partnership Framework 2017 – 2027 (PDF)
Are you a group working with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal organisations?
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has developed the following Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Guide to assist groups working with Traditional Owners that may not be familiar with cultural heritage.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Guide 2019 (PDF)
The guide is intended to assist community groups delivering on-ground projects and activities in Victoria to better understand the State’s Aboriginal cultural heritage management process.
It is acknowledged some group may be unfamiliar with Aboriginal Cultural Heritage requirements.
Who can I contact with questions?
If you need further assistance, place contact Jackson Chatfield – Aboriginal Landcare Facilitator Jackson.Chatfield@delwp.vic.gov.au
Cultural heritage and native title questions
I have an Aboriginal heritage question
Aboriginal Victoria (external website)
I think I might have a cultural heritage site on my property
Aboriginal Places on Private Property (external website)
I want to know more about native title in Victoria
Native Title Services Victoria (external website)