Practitioner guide to working with First Nations Peoples

Webinar
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2026
Cultural Outcomes
Presenters:
Geoff Reid
Lani Barnes
Zoe Sands
Kerrie Saunders
Uncle (Professor) Phil Duncan
Dr Kate Brandis
Dr Nicole Thurgate
Dr Paul Frazier
Disclaimer: This video recording has been edited for length and clarity.

Presentation Description

This webinar features a diverse group from within the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder's (CEWH) science program, Flow-MER. They introduce an important new resource, the practitioner's guide to working with First Nations Peoples.

This resource was developed by the Knowledge Exchange Provider First Nations MER team and brings together links to key resources, practical guidelines, and relevant research papers to support respectful, informed, and effective engagement. It is designed to be a practical reference for all, in your day-to-day work. While there is something to learn for everyone, this resource and webinar will be particularly helpful for those who are new to the Program or working in this space for the first time.

Hosted by Geoff Reid (First Nations MER Lead) and presented by Lani Barnes (CEWH First Nations Partnerships), Zoe Sands (Lower Balonne River System Area-scale Project Cultural Advisor), Kerrie Saunders (Gwydir River System Area-scale Project Cultural Advisor), Uncle (Prof) Phil Duncan (Basin-scale Cultural Outcomes Theme Lead), Dr Kate Brandis (Lower Balonne River System Area-scale Project Lead), Dr Nikki Thurgate (Basin-scale Project Manager), and Dr Paul Frazier (Darling and Warrego River Systems & Gwydir River System Area-scale Project Director)

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Our work with Cultural Outcomes

The overall vision for the Cultural Outcomes Theme is that Commonwealth environmental water has contributed to ensuring that Country is healthy and that the cultural values of First Nations communities are sustained. Learn more about this work.

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Artwork credit: Wiradjuri Artist Rebecca Salcole
Acknowledgement of Country

The Flow-MER Program team acknowledges the First Nations communities of the Murray–Darling Basin and pays respect to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land, water and sky Country across the Basin and value the expertise, wisdom and enduring connections that have informed their care for Country over millennia.

We recognise the intrinsic connection of First Nations people to Country, and we value the enduring cultural, social, environmental, spiritual, and economic connection to the rivers, wetlands, and floodplains of the Basin. We are committed to working with First Nations people across the Murray–Darling Basin to build relationships in a meaningful and genuine way to support and empower them in reaching their aspirations.

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