Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

We’re now well into day 3 of the 2026 AIATSIS Summit on the Gold Coast (Yugambeh Country).

Yesterday, on day 2, ILSC GCEO Joe Morrison delivered a keynote proposing a landmark initiative to explore the establishment of a Caring for Country Commissioner and a dedicated national body. He then facilitated a panel discussion with Ian Hamm, Suzanne Thompson, Barry Hunter, Rodney Dillon, and Richard Swain to further explore the concept.

Watch this space.

The ILSC exhibition booth has also been very busy throughout the Summit, and we welcome all summit-goers to come say hi.

Learn more about this initiative via this National Indigenous Times article:https://nit.com.au/03-06-2026/24610/plan-to-protect-country-and-reach-net-zero-unveiled-at-aiatsis-summit

Join the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) and make a meaningful impact.

We’re seeking a Senior Administration Officer (Identified) to support the day-to-day operations of our Eastern Divisional Office and contribute to improved systems, reporting, and project delivery.

This role suits a proactive and adaptable individual who drives improvements across organisational processes and supports effective team operations.

✨ Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, generous superannuation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to create a real, positive change.

📅 Applications close 16 June 2026.

👉 Apply now: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/our-opportunities/careers/senior-administration-officer-identified

Are you at the 2026 Summit on the Gold Coast on Yugambeh Country?

Day 1 kicked off with leaders, communities, and organisations coming together, who are committed to strengthening outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year, the ILSC is once again a major sponsor of the Summit, and our team is on the ground too. Come say hi at the ILSC exhibition booth.

The inaugural Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Masterclass marks an important step forward in strengthening Australia’s frontline biosecurity capability.

Bringing together rangers from across the north and west of Australia, the program equips participants with advanced skills to detect, monitor and respond to biosecurity threats from invasive species to emerging pests and diseases.

Strong biosecurity systems are essential to protecting Australia’s environment, agriculture and communities. Indigenous rangers play an important role on the front line, monitoring vast remote areas where early detection is crucial to the protection of the ecosystem.

Professional development opportunities like this masterclass help build the skills, confidence and coordination needed to respond to biosecurity risks. They support a more resilient, proactive national system that protects Country, industries and communities into the future.

👉 Read more via the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website:

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/news/inaugural-indigenous-ranger-biosecurity-masterclass

Mutawintji Board of Management, in partnership with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service are making effort to return the yellow‑footed rock wallaby to Mutawintji Country after decades of planning.

This milestone highlights the power of Aboriginal‑led conservation, combining cultural knowledge, science and strong feral animal management to restore and protect culturally significant species.

Controlling invasive predators and caring for Country, communities can rebuild healthy ecosystems and safeguard the environment for future generations.

👉 Read more about this inspiring story via National Indigenous Times: https://nit.com.au/21-04-2026/23821/decades-of-planning-sees-yellow-footed-rock-wallaby-to-return-to-mutawintji-lands

📷:Two yellow-footed rock wallaby, courtesy of Australian Wildlife Parks

The 2026 Central Land Council Women’s Ranger Camp highlights the vital role Aboriginal women play in caring for Country, culture and community.

Women rangers help protect women-only sacred sites, stories and cultural practices, ensuring cultural knowledge shared by Elders, continues for future generations.

The camp creates a powerful space for women to learn, teach and build skills from bush medicine, to modern land management practices, all while strengthening connections across communities.

It also reinforces the importance of supporting and growing women’s roles in land management, helping to sustain culture, strengthen identity and protect heritage into the future.

👉 Read more:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/nt-aboriginal-ranger-camp-women-rangers-protecting-country/106678228

📷: Central Land Council Rangers on Eastern Arrernte Country, courtesy of Elsie Lange, ABC News

A boost of $20.5 million is set to strengthen Indigenous businesses through a national network of Indigenous Business and Employment Hubs.

The funding, provided by the Federal Government, will provide practical, on‑the‑ground support, from start‑up guidance and business mentoring to industry connections and employment pathways, helping First Nations entrepreneurs build sustainable, locally driven enterprises.

With hubs operating across metropolitan and regional locations, the initiative creates culturally safe spaces that support economic participation, job creation and long‑term community prosperity.

Continued investment in Indigenous‑led businesses is critical to building a stronger, more inclusive Australian economy.

👉🏾 Read the full National Indigenous Times article: https://nit.com.au/13-04-2026/23672/support-for-nationwide-indigenous-business-and-employment-hubs

📷: Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy and Allpro Plumbing Solutions owner Tyson Hubbard courtesy of National Indigenous Times.

The clean energy shift is happening now.

And that means real opportunities for:

✔ Partnerships
✔ Long-term income
✔ Community-led projects

The Knowledge Hub helps you understand the clean energy shift.

Your knowledge. Your Country. Your future.

👉 Start here: https://www.ilsc.gov.au/knowledge-hub

The ILSC is proud to support the continued growth of the Eleanor Duncan Community Hub on Darkinjung Country in Mardi, NSW — a space shaped by community, for community.

This important initiative strengthens on-Country delivery of culturally safe services, empowering Aboriginal people to lead solutions that reflect their knowledge, priorities and aspirations.

We’re honoured to stand alongside Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services in building a resilient, community-led future.

🔗 Read more via the National Indigenous Times: https://nit.com.au/14-05-2026/24257/new-central-hub-to-help-wellbeing-of-4000-indigenous

A $5 million investment will support the transition to Traditional Owner‑led cultural tourism at Garaan‑ngaddim (Horizontal Falls), providing certainty for tourism operators while strengthening Indigenous leadership.

The agreement enables the Dambimangari Aboriginal Corporation (DAC) to lead the development of tourism experiences grounded in culture, care for Country and long‑term sustainability.

Funding will support on‑Country infrastructure and create opportunities for Indigenous employment and economic participation across the Kimberley.

Read the full National Indigenous Times article 👉🏾https://nit.com.au/14-04-2026/23712/tos-strike-5m-deal-for-indigenous-focused-horizontal-falls-tours

📷: Garaan-ngaddim (Horizon Falls) Tour Guides courtesy of DAC