Indigenous perspectives

Caring for Country


The Butchulla and Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) peoples are the custodians of the country on which Cooloola Coastcare works.

Indigenous science is communicated through storytelling, dance and art that is rooted in lore. It is difficult to separate or compartmentalise these elements separately as they are interwoven into a cohesive set of values, beliefs and practices that support a life of caring for country.


Butchulla

Find out more about Butchulla perspectives

Governance

Butchulla Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (BNTAC) Prescribed Body Corporate information (Source Native Title) (Land and sea Claim #2)

Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (BAC) Prescribed Body Corporate information (Source Native Title) K'Gari (Fraser Island)

Community

Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation - BAC on Facebook

Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi)

Find out more about Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) perspectives

Governance

Native Title is currently yet to be determined for Kabi Kabi country.

QC2018/007 - Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group (Source Native Title Tribunal)

Map of Application Area (PDF) (Source Native Title Tribunal)

History

Culture

Language

Science



Credits

Gympie Regional Council Community Grant 2020-21

Photo credit: Header photo by Rainbow Beach Helicopters