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Why RAP? Implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan

The discussion article, written by Samantha Rich explores the Reconciliation Action Plan, a formal agreement based on the template provided by Reconciliation Australia with actionable goals. In this discussion, Samantha Rich explains the significant benefits of companies undertaking RAPs to formalise their commitment to strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples. The article further explores the significant benefits of a RAP for architectural practice and what to watch out for when implementing one.

Living with Country

An ABC Radio conversation series in which Jonathan Green talks with First Nations spatial and cultural practitioners about their practices on Country.

Listen, observe, learn: Ethics and protocols on Country

In this discussion Dr Danièle Hromek explores the protocols and ethics she learnt from her family and from Country as a child. She explores how these ethics and protocols relate not only to Country but the built environment and why they are important for non-Indigenous people to learn.

Indigenizing practice: Architecture and cultural consultants

In this discussion, Georgia Birks speaks to Troy Casey, Chris Bassi and Kieran Wong about collaborations between architects, First Nations consultants and communities. Troy Casey and Chris Bassi are from the Indigenous-owned business Blaklash Creative and Kieran Wong is from The Fulcrum Agency. They have worked together on a number of projects with the aim of leveraging community and social outcomes.

Indigenizing practice: Inclusive Indigenous community housing

In this article written by Hannah Robertson explores the concept Indigenizing practice through inclusive Indigenous community housing. Robertson argues that affordable, culturally appropriate housing through can be achieved through basic steps in the design process and how that can go a long way to ensuring residents’ satisfaction and comfort.

Indigenizing practice: Maximizing economic benefits

The new health and wellbeing centre in the Aboriginal community of Yarrabah demonstrates the value of projects that engage the local community not only in building design but in ongoing economic opportunities.

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable: Supporting First Nations practitioners

The article by Georgia Birks, explores how First Nations practitioners are finding themselves facing a multitude of requests with the demand for their input accelerating. Georgia Birks asked four professionals-Bradley Kerr, Elisapeta Heta, Kevin O’Brien, Timmah Ball-about their experiences and how the industry can best support the small but increasing number of Indigenous designers and collaborators.

Connecting with Country: A pathway to listening

In this discussion, Andrew Broffman spoke with Dillon Kombumerri about the challenges and rewards of shifting from a human-centred approach to a Country-centred view that offers more than just sustainability. Dillon Kombumerri is principal architect with the Government Architect NSW and co-author of the Connecting with Country framework. Kombumerri discusses the principles and protocols that shaped his approach creating the Country-centred framework.

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.

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