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Resources
Knowledge for ethical, Country-centred practice.
Guides, readings, and references to support respectful engagement with Aboriginal communities, Country, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Guides
Practice Guides
Introductory guides developed to support practitioners, researchers, and organisations working alongside Aboriginal communities.
Understanding Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
An introduction to FPIC principles and how they apply to research, land management, and community engagement projects involving Aboriginal peoples.
Request this guidePrinciples for Ethical Engagement with Aboriginal Communities
Key principles and practical considerations for organisations seeking to engage respectfully and ethically with Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
Request this guideCountry-Centred Research: An Introduction
An overview of what it means to conduct research that is grounded in Country — placing Indigenous knowledge systems, ecology, and community at the centre of inquiry.
Request this guideCultural Capability: Beyond Awareness Training
Why cultural awareness training alone is insufficient, and what genuine cultural capability looks like in practice for government agencies and research institutions.
Request this guideFurther Reading
Key References
Foundational frameworks, declarations, and resources that inform ethical, Country-centred practice.
The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing
International framework governing access to genetic resources and the fair sharing of benefits arising from their use — relevant to ethnobiology and traditional knowledge.
AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research
The foundational ethical framework for conducting research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.
Caring for Country: Indigenous Land and Sea Management
Resources on Indigenous ranger programs, land management, and the role of Traditional Owners in environmental stewardship across Australia.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
The international declaration establishing the collective and individual rights of Indigenous peoples, including rights to land, culture, identity, and self-determination.
"Knowledge shared with integrity strengthens relationships, communities, and Country."
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