Our Vision is a future where…
REGENERATE
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
RESTORE &
CONSERVE
… and are empowered to care for their sandalwood country, their community and keep culture strong.
AUSTRALIAN SANDALWOOD…
WHO WE ARE
We are an Aboriginal led not-for-profit that aims to regenerate, restore and conserve Australian Sandalwood in WA by supporting Traditional Owner management of Sandalwood Lands.
We work alongside Aboriginal entities, such as Registered Native Title Prescribed Body Corporates (RNTBCs), Aboriginal Corporations, and other Aboriginal-led entities that are Traditional Custodians of Australian Sandalwood lands of WA.
WHO WE WORK WITH
OUR PURPOSE
We are here to regenerate, restore and conserve Australian Sandalwood in WA that grows under the Custodianship of future and current Traditional Owners.
“Through the foundation, named after my dad, we want to remind the young people who they are and where they come from. We’re hoping that we can continue to inspire our peoples so they can be proud and they can continue on that responsibility of caring for the trees, and the land – everything, so that it’s there for the future.
Our old people passed it onto us, and we want to look after it so that it’s there for future generations, and our land is kept special.”
Clinton Farmer
Proud Martu Custodian and Traditional Owner on sandalwood lands.
OUR STRATEGIC GOALS
Our Strategic Goals are aligned to Indigenous Australian’s values of Healthy Country and Strong Communities
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Naturally occurring Australian Sandalwood is regenerated, preserved and restored across lands in WA that are managed by Aboriginal Traditional Owners.
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Traditional Owners & Custodians are empowered to manage - regenerate, preserve and restore - their Sandalwood Country leveraging their traditional knowledge.
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Community-led organisations are supported to reach their community and cultural objectives for generations to come.
OUR SERVICE DELIVERY PILLARS
We fund, coordinate and support our program partners in the following key areas.
