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.
Aboriginal Living Conditions and Response Paradigms
In this article, Lester Thompson, a lecturer in School of Human Services at Queensland University of Technology and associate of the Aboriginal Environments Research Centre, University of Queensland, discusses Aboriginal living conditions and how policy has failed them. Through his examination of where policy has failed, Lester Thompson presents a case study of living conditions in Katherine, NT highlighting how government assistance during a catastrophic flood event led to dislocation of Aboriginal people.
Campus to Country Strategy for QUT
Campus to Country: Positioning Strategy is a written document by the Queensland University of Technology published in 2020. It is a strategy that outlines the importance of connecting to Country and provides guidelines for planning and designing culturally sensitive buildings, spaces and places that reflect local context and respond to the current needs of the campus community.
Aboriginal yards in remote Australia: Adapting landscapes for Indigenous housing
The Adapting landscapes for Indigenous housing paper draws on data from a qualitative climate change study with Australian Aboriginal people in the remote areas of Queensland and regional studies to explore ways that yards can enhance thermal performance around conventional housing. The paper explores how living spaces outside of the house continue to be overlooked and under-utilised despite evidence of appropriate housing designs. Further, Aboriginal people have modified their behaviour and made changes to their external living environments, often without sufficient resources, to achieve social and cultural continuity as well as energy efficiency.
Aboriginality and architecture: built projects by Merrima and unbuilt projects on Mer
A thesis published by The University of Queensland in 2016. The thesis explores Aboriginality and architecture, with research on cultural knowledge and built projects. It explores case studies including built projects by Merrima and unbuilt projects on Mer.
Campuses on Countries Engagement Report
The written document is an Engagement Report for the Campuses on Countries: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Design Framework. The document was published by the University of Queensland in 2021. It provides a report overview, insight into the engagement process and findings, campus context and recommendations.
Campuses on Countries Design Framework
Campuses on Countries is a written document featuring an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Design Framework at The University of Queensland. The document was published by the University of Queensland in 2021 to serve as a guide for architects, designers, project managers and construction staff in all future projects.
Synapse SAIF (Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund)
The built project, Synapse Warner Street is a part of the Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund. The facility is supported accommodation for people with acquired brain injury. Methodology of designs for the site focused on idea of reconnecting to Country through stimulation of colours textures and smells.
Cape York Partnership Offices
Cape York Partnership Offices are a built project. Completed in 2015, the Offices are built on a site important to the Cairns community and designs aimed to respect shared heritage.