What does caring for country mean?

Caring for Country is a term used to describe the different sustainable land management practices and initiatives that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples undertake, and the key role these practices play in continuing culture. Caring for Country is an integrated approach for sustainable management.

What are the benefits of caring for country?

Caring for country activities reinforce and support Indigenous peoples’ relationships with their physical, cultural, social, economic, and spiritual environment (Kinnane 2002). By using the word ‘care’, this activity acknowledges responsibility, ethics, emotion and connection with country (Rose 1992).

What is National Landcare Program?

The National Landcare Program – Environment Small Grants funds projects that improve the quality of the local environment. It achieves this by supporting groups that undertake eligible natural resource management activities.

What are 3 ways that we can heal country?

Heal Country invites all Australians to walk with us, to stand beside us, to support us….Three ways you can help

• Make a submission to the Juukan Gorge inquiry.
• Donate to charities that support Indigenous land and sea management programs.

Where does the caring for our country report come from?

The Report is based on a number of data and information sources, including independent evaluation reports, case studies, and project reports. It draws on the perspectives of the natural resource management community who have been key to the success of the program.

What are the achievements of caring for our country?

The Caring for our Country first five year Achievements Report outlines progress towards the outcomes and objectives of the program. In doing so, the report highlights the diverse range of activities the initiative has supported, including environmental, social and economic improvments.

How does the government care for our country?

For the first time, the government will recognise the complementary yet separate roles farmers and environmentalists play by delivering Caring for our Country through two specific streams: one dedicated to sustainable agriculture and the other to the environment.

Why is caring for our country important to Australia?

THE Budget handed down in May positioned Australia for the future, with announcements like the funding commitment for Caring for our Country. The flagship program supports government priorities of protecting and conserving our biodiversity and promoting the adoption of sustainable farm practices.