Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders at Alluvium Group

Alluvium recognises and acknowledges the unique relationship and deep connection to Country shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as First Peoples and Traditional Owners of Australia. 

We support the position that as the First People of Australia, Traditional Owners have inherent rights that were never traded or given away. These rights are recognised in a wide range of International, Federal, State, and Territory Government instruments that afford First People ownership and custodial interests in the Country and recognises their unique responsibility to care for their communities, cultural landscapes, biodiversity, and places of particular cultural significance.

With this as our core belief, Alluvium has a strong focus and commitment to support the ongoing 
access to Country and its resources that is essential for Traditional Owners to continue cultural practices, maintain links with the land, and care for and be intricately involved in repairing Country, through the range of Country projects we are undertaking. 

A key component of this commitment is to ensure that Traditional Owners, communities, and individuals have access to cultural, social, environmental, and conservation opportunities. We believe If genuine access to relevant information is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and adequate explanation of the likely impacts (positive or negative) of change upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is explained, then the likelihood of successful and ongoing engagement, creating community capacity building opportunities and relationships with 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are greatly increased.

The unique position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our culture and history must be acknowledged and recognised. We are committed to the genuine recognition of the truth of Australia’s history. The disadvantage that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to face today must be addressed by engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in environmental and conservation projects, particularly when there are cultural sites of significance 
with the footprint of the proponent.

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(Top image: About the artist - In this painting commissioned by Alluvium, Gadigal woman Vicki Golding has told our story of water across Country, from catchment to coast, with people from all cultures learning, understanding, sharing stories, walking to and talking at the meeting places as one nation.)