Sea Country plans

Published 28 February 2023 Develop Sea Country plans with Aboriginal communities. Sea Country plans are an important way for Aboriginal people to determine their custodian roles, responsibilities and priorities to care for Sea Country and protect their cultures. It also provides important cultural information such as cultural management practices, subsistence fishing and continuity of cultural traditions to be handed down for future generations.

Aboriginal woman educating a group of people on Aboriginal storytelling through paintings and symbols. Photo by: Michael Power

Overview

Sea Country is an important part of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal people have an essential role to play in its management.

Sea Country plans will be developed and led by Aboriginal communities to outline their ideas and hopes for the sustainable use and management of Sea Country.

Sea Country plans may include cultural, social, environmental and economic values for local Aboriginal communities.

The plans will help Aboriginal communities to build networks and resources to take a leading role in caring for Sea Country.

Locations

Statewide

Local government areas - Statewide

Lead agency

Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries

Partners

Local Aboriginal communities

Our Initiatives

Initiative

Aboriginal cultural values

Status

Current

Contacts

Program Leader Aboriginal Fishing

Name

Laura McNamara

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