OUR VISION

The Gumbaynggirr Conservation Group aims to:

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+ Protect and nurture Gumbaynggirr homeland, people, flora and fauna, culture and language.

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+ Reconciliation in practice - to build an alliance of Gumbaynggirr and non-Gumbaynggirr people, prepared to          protect and advocate for land rights and the protection of the natural environment as a united front

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+ To provide an opportunity for Gumbaynggirr people to participate in land management and cultural practices,

and enhance their health and wellbeing through cultural activities

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+ To provide for the education, and hands on experiences of professionals, and conservation organisations. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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By Doing So We Commit To:

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+ Observe, respect and cultivate Gumbaynggirr lore, language and culture before federal law

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+ Offer holistic educational approaches to land management and conservation of flora and fauna

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+ Strengthen the Gumbaynggirr community

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+ Become fully recognised as a powerful healing agent and wisdom holder

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+ Put special focus on engaging and supporting the Gumbaynggirr youth in these matters

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+ Hold yarning circles and receive inspiration with and from Gumbaynggirr elders and other knowledge holders

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+ Draw on ancient as well as cutting-edge science-based methods that have proven to be sustainable to land, people, animals, totems and culture

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+ Apply Gumbanyggirr spiritual practices in all matters

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+ Be open to spiritual guidance and healing from source/Yuludarla

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+ Put forward Nambucca State Forest as a community and cultural park under Aboriginal management 

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+ Support the establishment of the Great Koala National Park with Aboriginal ownership or co-management

 

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Our Ethical Protocol Is To Apply:

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  • Kind, truthful, non-violent, peaceful communication and activities
     

  • The observed Gumbaynggirr lore and customs
     

  • Non-racial, non-sexist practices in thought, word and deed
     

  • Love and respect for all sentient beings 

 

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We are a drug and alcohol free organisation.