TAKE 2: Housing Design in Indigenous Australia
Te Ara Kotahi (Our Māori Strategy) is a published document by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency with purpose of working with Māori and other agencies to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Te Ara Kotahi provides an overarching strategic framework combined with cultural context, land management and legislation.
The (Re)Indigenisation of Space: Weaving narratives of resistance to embed Nura [Country] in design
The (Re)Indigenisation of Space: Weaving narratives of resistance to embed Nura [Country] in design is a doctoral thesis written by Danièle Hromek and published by the University of Technology Sydney in 2019. This thesis considers Aboriginal peoples’ comprehension of space, exploring spatial reclamation and lived experiences of space to reveal connections between Country, people and practice.
Kartiya are like Toyotas: White workers on Australia’s cultural frontier
An essay published in the Griffith Review in 2012. The essay covers the influence and impact of white people working in remote Aboriginal communities. It assesses Indigenous identity and connection to Country within these communities and the effect of Non-Indigenous involvement.
Language and Terminology for Referencing Aboriginal Culture and Heritage in the Design of the Built Environment
The Language and Terminology document is a guide for Referencing Aboriginal Culture and Heritage in the Design of the Built Environment. The guide is a published document, established to support more respectful and appropriate engagement with Aboriginal culture and heritage in the design of the built environment. Recommended language and terminology are included in the guide.
Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP)
Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) is a Victorian State Government project. The LXPR utilises Indigenous Design Guidelines created in consultation with WSP and Aboriginal Affairs Advisors to empower Traditional Owners and create further opportunities to share their culture and stories. The program involves the removal dangerous and congested level crossings.
National Indigenous Housing Guide
The National Indigenous Housing Guide is a written document from the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. It is a resource for everybody involved in providing housing to Indigenous people. It is a guide for improving the living environment, health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides practical information to assist in the design, construction and maintenance of housing.
Gurra Gurra Framework 2020-2026
The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020–2026 is designed to help The Department of Environment and Science (DES) work in genuine partnership with Queensland’s First Nations people to achieve stronger outcomes for Country and people. It is a framework that has been developed with input from across the department and co-designed with external First Nations leaders in Queensland, to identify and formalise the structure required for change. It works to continue connection to culture and place through better governance and management of Country.
