Cultural fishing funds

Published 2 March 2022 Delivering targeted funds to increase economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in the fishing and seafood industry.

A boat build and fishnet making project brings back cultural fishing to Wallaga Lake. Wally Stewart (right) teaches Paul Campbell Jnr (left) how to cast a fish net on Wallaga Lake.

Overview

This project looks to deliver targeted funds to increase economic opportunities for Aboriginal people in the fishing and seafood industry via a statewide cultural fishing fund.

This project aligns and assists with achieving the objectives of the Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund (AFTF) which provides grants and loans to improve, maintain and protect Aboriginal cultural fishing as well as helping Aboriginal communities to develop businesses associated with fisheries resources throughout NSW.

The AFTF was established under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and involves the Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council to advise on expenditure.

Applications for funds are assessed on their merits against set criteria.

Lead agency

Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries

More information

Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund

Our Initiatives

Initiative

Aboriginal cultural values

Status

Current

Contacts

Name

Laura McNamara

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Project updates

Preserving traditional fishing practices

23 March 2020