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Limestone Coast Landscape Board working hand-in-hand with indigenous community
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation to collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
Through its Walking Together Statement of Commitment, the Limestone Coast Landscape Board is committed to learn from and work with First Nations partners, whilst actively seeking their ideas and aspirations for managing Country.
The Statement reflects the Lartara-Wirkeri Cultural Governance framework that was developed by the South East Aboriginal Focus Group in conjunction with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board as a tool to create change and explore opportunities of working partnerships.
‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ is the theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week. There are many projects across the region currently working with First Nations people in relation to landscape management.
“Working together to understand how we can care for Country is important to all generations, it is important that we share this amongst our community,” Limestone Coast Landscape Board First Nations Partnerships Engagement Coordinator David New said.
Being brave and making change is what has strengthened the relationship between Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation and Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
The collaborative approach has provided both organisations with opportunities to enhance cultural practice in land management.
“The collaborative partnership is providing opportunities for many First Nations people in the region, being out on Country and caring for the environment and sharing knowledge is such a magnificent experience for all,” Burrandies chief executive officer Robyn Campbell said.
For further information on how you can strengthen First Nations partnerships within your organisation, contact Robyn at Burrandies on (08)8725 6200 or David at the Limestone Coast Landscape Board on (08)8735 1204.
FIRST NATIONS LANDSCAPE PROJECT PARTNERSHIP:
Limestone Coast Landscape Board First Nations Partnerships Engagement Coordinator David New with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation labour hire team members Jayden Watson and Emayah Young, City of Mount Gambier Engineering Technical Officer Sinaway Georgiou and Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation Director Uncle Doug Nicholls at Mount Gambier’s Crater Lakes revegetation project site.
Vision for the future
Blue Lake Sports Park masterplan up for comment
Following the endorsement of the Mount Gambier Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy (SROSS) last month and further consultation with key stakeholders, City of Mount Gambier has drafted the Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan. The high level draft plan was endorsed at the May Council meeting and is now open for community feedback.
The Blue Lake Sports Park Master Plan will provide a road map for future development at the site informed by the Sport, Recreation and Open Spaces Strategy, current and future participation trends, sporting compliance as well as feedback from the community and key stakeholders.
General Manager City and Community Growth Tim Coote said Mount Gambier had a diverse range of sport and recreation facilities and the development of master plans for key reserves was important in providing a holistic view and clear direction to guide sport and recreation provision for the city, now and into the future.
A significant multi-purpose site for sport and recreation in Mount Gambier, the Blue Lake Sports Park is unique in its offering of large open plan green space which enables multiple, simultaneous sporting activities and carnivals to occur in a single location.
“The plan aims to improve connections within the reserve and beyond, futureproof the facilities on the site, further enhance the existing open reserve character with environmentally sustainable outcomes, and develop the area as a destination that the wider community can engage with,” Mr Coote said.
“The draft document presents two options for consideration, delivering different aspirations for the site, with both options designed to support a staged delivery of any future development.
“It is important to note that this master plan is not a development commitment by Council or indicate priority over other current or future strategic initiatives or developments.”
Interested community members are encouraged to view the draft master plan and share their feedback by completing the form at www. haveyoursaymountgambier.com. au/blsp-mp or by calling council on (08)8721 2555.
Consultation closes on Friday, June 24. The feedback provided will be considered by the project team as part of the final master plan which will be presented to council for endorsement in the coming months.
One pot massaman salmon
1 tbsp peanut oil 4 x 130g skinless salmon fillets 3 tbsp massaman curry paste 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 5 cardamom pods, crushed 1 star anise 400ml can coconut cream 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves 2 tsp fish sauce 1 cup fresh basil leaves Sliced fresh red chilli, to serve (optional) Microwave jasmine rice, to serve
Method
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the salmon for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Add the curry paste to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the cinnamon, cardamom and star anise. Stir for 30 seconds. Slowly stir in the coconut cream. Add the lime leaves and simmer for 10 minutes or until thick and creamy. Stir the fish sauce into the curry mixture and return the salmon to the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to warm through. Stir in most of the basil. Sprinkle with remaining basil and the chilli, if using. Serve with rice.
