Consulting & Cultural Advisory

MTWAC provides fee-for-service consultation and cultural advisory services to landholders, businesses, government agencies, local councils, community groups and project partners seeking to undertake activities on Country in a culturally informed and environmentally responsible way.

Our services draw on Aboriginal cultural knowledge, local expertise and practical land management experience to support projects that respect cultural heritage, protect environmental values and contribute to the long-term health of Country.

Supporting Meaningful Reconciliation and Organisational Growth

MTWAC provides consultancy services to support organisations in the development, implementation and review of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) as part of their strategic planning and commitment to reconciliation.

A well-developed RAP provides a practical framework for organisations to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal communities, promote respect for culture and create opportunities that contribute to meaningful and lasting reconciliation outcomes. MTWAC works collaboratively with organisations to ensure their RAP is informed by local Aboriginal perspectives, cultural knowledge and community engagement.

Our services may include:

• Consultation and advice during RAP development
• Stakeholder engagement and cultural consultation
• Guidance on cultural protocols and respectful engagement
• Support in identifying meaningful RAP actions and objectives
• Review of existing policies, practices and strategies
• Cultural awareness and capability development
• Assistance with community partnerships and engagement opportunities
• Advice on implementing and monitoring RAP commitments

MTWAC can assist organisations to align their reconciliation goals with their broader strategic planning, operational priorities and community engagement objectives. Our approach focuses on creating practical, achievable and meaningful actions that build genuine relationships and deliver positive outcomes for both organisations and Aboriginal communities.

Whether developing a RAP for the first time or reviewing an existing plan, MTWAC can provide culturally informed guidance and support throughout the process.

If you are interexted in developing or strengthening your Reconciliation Action Plan, please contact us to discuss your organisation's goals and obtain a tailored quotation for consultancy and advisory services.

MTWAC facilitates cultural values workshops designed to help organisations, landholders and project teams understand the cultural significance of a site and identify important considerations before proposed works commence.

Workshops may include:

• Cultural values identification and assessment
• Understanding cultural responsibilities and protocols
• Guidance on working respectfully on Country
• Project planning and risk considerations
• Recommendations for cultural heritage protection and management
• Opportunities for ongoing engagement with MTWAC and Traditional Owners

These workshops provide a foundation for informed decision-making and help ensure proposed activities are undertaken with appropriate cultural awareness and understanding.

MTWAC Rangers work directly with landholders who are interested in restoring and regenerating their properties. Through site visits and consultation, we can provide advice on:

• Ecological restoration and regeneration opportunities
• Weed management strategies
• Native revegetation programs
• Habitat improvement initiatives
• Feral animal management considerations
• Long-term land stewardship planning

MTWAC can provide consultation and support for cultural fire and cool burning activities as part of broader land management and regeneration programs.

Services may include:

• Site assessments and planning
• Cultural values considerations
• Fuel load assessment
• Regeneration planning
• Coordination with relevant stakeholders and specialists
• Advice on cultural fire principles and practices

Cool burning can contribute to fuel reduction, habitat management, native vegetation recovery and ecological restoration when undertaken appropriately and with suitable guidance.

MTWAC assists landholders, organisations and project managers to identify, protect and manage Aboriginal cultural heritage values.

Services may include:

• Cultural heritage advice
• Site inspections and assessments
• Identification of heritage risks and sensitivities
• Recommendations for heritage protection measures
• Guidance regarding legislative obligations
• Referrals and collaboration with relevant heritage authorities where required

Protecting cultural heritage helps ensure significant places, stories, landscapes and cultural values are preserved for future generations.

MTWAC provides information and cultural education relating to traditional native foods, useful plants and their cultural significance.

Topics may include:

• Traditional food sources
• Native edible plants
• Cultural uses of plants
• Seasonal knowledge and harvesting practices
• Connections between people, plants and Country

These services can support educational programs, cultural experiences, environmental projects and community engagement activities.

MTWAC offers cultural knowledge sharing and advisory services relating to traditional approaches to caring for land and sea Country.

This may include:

• Aboriginal land management practices
• Cultural fire and landscape management
• Sustainable resource use
• Seasonal indicators and ecological knowledge
• Cultural connections to waterways, coastal areas and marine environments
• Traditional approaches to caring for Country

These services help organisations and landholders better understand how Aboriginal knowledge can complement contemporary conservation, land management and environmental stewardship practices.

MTWAC participates in and supports research, monitoring and conservation activities that contribute to the protection and recovery of endangered, threatened and culturally significant native species. Working collaboratively with landholders, research institutions, government agencies and environmental organisations, MTWAC Rangers assist in gathering ecological information that supports evidence-based conservation and land management outcomes.

Services may include:

• Species monitoring and survey activities
• Habitat assessment and condition monitoring
• Data collection and field observations
• Wildlife monitoring using approved methods and technologies
• Support for research partnerships and conservation projects
• Threat identification and management recommendations
• Habitat restoration and regeneration planning
• Monitoring the effectiveness of conservation and land management activities

By combining Aboriginal knowledge, on-Country experience and contemporary environmental practices, MTWAC contributes to a greater understanding of species distributions, habitat requirements and conservation priorities. These activities support the long-term protection of native wildlife while strengthening the health and resilience of Country.

Research and development projects may be tailored to specific species, habitats, locations or conservation objectives and can form part of broader cultural, environmental and land management programs delivered by MTWAC.

Our fees are determined according to the scope of work, preparation required, location, travel, personnel requirements, duration of engagement and specialist expertise involved. Services can be delivered as one-off consultations, workshops, site visits or ongoing project support.

For further information please contact us to discuss your project, land management goals or cultural advisory requirements and obtain a tailored quotation.