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In this conversation with Jawun, Wunan’s Executive Chair, Ian Trust, explains the meaning of “Wunan”: “Wunan is an Aboriginal name that originates from the Kalumburu/Oombulgurri area. It refers to a traditional philanthropic system of giving gifts, known as the ‘Wunan.’ This concept guides Wunan’s approach today as we focus on both social reform and economic development.” Having been established over 30 years ago, Wunan continues to work toward improving opportunities for Aboriginal people in the region. Hear Ian share Wunan’s story and the hopes we hold for the future. Jawun Wunan Foundation #EastKimberley #Partnership

Uncle Derek Walker, Ngarrindjeri Elder and Managing Director of Kuti Co, proudly works in partnership with Goolwa PipiCo to sustainably harvest pipis off the Coorong using traditional fishing methods. Harvesting pipis by hand has a long and proud history in this region. They’ve been harvested from the Coorong for 19,000 years. Uncle Derek's approach is to honour those traditions with his ‘Kuti Co’ crew of fishers, as well as build a community. The venture is creating job opportunities back on country, and growth opportunities which can be put back into the community. When you #BuySAForSA it’s good for our people, community, and planet. #brandsouthaustralia #southaustralianbusiness #southaustralianproduce #pipirevolution #sustainableseafood

It was great to hear our very own Kylie Little on The High Flyers Podcast from Vidit Agarwal speaking about the KPMG Nature Positive Challenge.     Speaking on the challenge, Kylie said “It’s all about supporting the growth of innovators looking to solve problems associated with protecting nature and restoring biodiversity”    With applications closing this Friday, 8th of November, there’s only a small amount of time to get your last minute entries in! Listen to what Kylie had to say about the challenge at the link in the comments, and stick around for a fascinating conversation with Cuttable’s Sam Kroonenburg and Jack White!     👇 Applications close Friday, 8 November, at 11.59pm AEDT. Apply now via the form in the comments below!     KPMG Australia, Greenhouse, Climate Salad, AusAgritech, Shane Webster, Josh Geelan, Carolin Leeshaa, Mick Liubinskas, Nicole M. Forrester, Rita Fentener van Vlissingen, Weston Lewis #KPMGAustralia #Naturepositivechallenge #EcoStartups #Sustainability #NatureRegeneration #SustainableFoodSystems   

"Natural capital is the life force of our planet" 🌍 Our entire existence depends on natural capital. Our businesses and economies depend on it, too. But factoring natural capital into business decision-making can be difficult to navigate. Today, we're proud to launch the Natural Capital Primer, an in-depth, interactive resource designed to support leaders to better understand the role natural capital plays in their business and society, and how they can value it properly. Explore the Primer to discover how to: • Understand the key principles of natural capital • Understand nature-related risks and opportunities • Make informed sustainability and nature strategies • Find resources to further your nature positive journey Thank you to Razan Al Mubarak, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, Shane Webster, Charlotte Weston and Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta for lending their voice to this powerful tool. Explore the Primer here: naturalcapitalprimer.com Alasdair MacLeod Michelle Gortan @Jim Radford Claire Cornu Ariadna Ariza Jacinta Hamley Clément Prod'homme Angel Arcones Javi Lois Teona Teodorescu Mridula Arjun Anna Guyer Nick Boyle Georgia Gibson Patrick McAndrew Evangeline Edwards La Trobe University Vizzuality Greenhouse Communications Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) #naturalcapitalprimer #naturepositive #globalnaturepositivesummit #tfnd

ON THIS DAY | 11 - 13 September, 1991, Crocodile Hole Meeting ‘Culture is written in the land’ In 1991, more than 500 Aboriginal people from across the Kimberley attended a big bush meeting at Rugan community in the East Kimberley, organised by The KLC and Kununurra’s Waringarri Resource Centre. The purpose of the meeting was to look at the challenges and opportunities facing the Aboriginal community of the Kimberley and to develop long term strategies for addressing them. Aboriginal people sought to exert influence over development before it happened, rather than responding to events after they had happened. This meeting became known as Crocodile Hole. It is regarded as the single most important event in the definition and establishment of the Kimberley-wide role Aboriginal people would play int he development of their home Country. Crocodile Hole produced a report containing 70 recommendations across a broad range of areas, including policy and research, Culture and land, Aboriginal community control and organisation, education and training, health, government services, the pastoral industry, local government, water resources and tourism. Incorporating a very diverse range of views from Aboriginal people across the whole region, the Crocodile Hole Report remains a blueprint for Aboriginal-driven control, guiding decisions and approaches across politics, policies, rights, service delivery, resource development, Culture and language, education, health and environment. It underpins calls for a Kimberley-wide governance structure and regional authority that gives control and responsibility to Kimberley people. Most of all, Crocodile Hole is regarded as the expression of Kimberley Aboriginal people’s assertion of their position as the key stakeholders and leaders in the region’s future. Then KLC Executive Director Patrick Dodson shared his vision in the Crocodile Hole keynote address; “It is a time to think about where Aboriginal people in the Kimberley have got to after all these years of gadiya dominating and controlling our lives. Where do we stand and where do we go. Because you know each day there are officers in Perth and Canberra who run around and make plans, send out messages and have studies and reviews. They have flying trips of people who come over here and look at things, and you wonder what they are doing. Aboriginal people still wonder and worry for their Country, for their society, for the future generation and for the current generation. This is a time for us to think about our own-selves. Us as a people.” - from page 166 of the KLC's 40th anniversary book, The Shield and the Spear. 📸 : Peter Yu, John Watson and P Patrick Dodsonat the 2024 AGMs at Gambanan.

Explore the dynamic partnership between Chair Ilana Atlas AO MAICD and CEO Shane Webster as they lead Jawun, a pioneer in fostering First Nations empowerment. Their journey reflects a commitment to mutual learning and systemic change, with Jawun's unique model of mentorship and collaboration driving meaningful progress. Learn more about their vision and ongoing impact: https://bit.ly/4ecxcOu #CompanyDirector #FirstNations #ChairCEO #LeadershipTeam

Exciting progress at Moorundi Health Clinic with civil works well underway. Stay tuned for more updates! Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Ltd. Moorundi ACCHS

This year we're proud to have surpassed 50 Jawun secondments, with our people contributing more than 1785 days to capacity-building projects with Indigenous organisations since 2011. Senior Associate Will Rennick is currently on a 12-month secondment in Alice Springs. Check out his experiences and highlights so far: https://lnkd.in/gaVwr6uW