The South Gippsland BPP Implementation Committee will work with Traditional Owners in the spirit of self-determination within the South Gippsland BPP area. This will include being ready to accept ideas and information that may be offered by Traditional Owners. It will also participate in projects that are identified by Traditional Owners in ways that are deemed appropriate.
An important goal for SGLN is to progress learning about Traditional Owner culture, values and aspirations with the aim of working together as true partners in the future. The two recognised Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) within the South Gippsland BPP area are the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC). The Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council is an additional representative Aboriginal Corporation within this area.
Objectives, actions and measures
The table below sets out each objective in this Strategic Direction, the actions that will help achieve it and the measures of success after 10 years, as published in the plan.
| Objective | Action | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Support Traditional Owners in the spirit of self-determination. | South Gippsland BPP Implementation Committee is ready and open to ideas and information that may be offered by Traditional Owners. | The South Gippsland BPP Implementation Committee incorporates ideas and information from Traditional Organisations in its activities, and supports Traditional Owner initiatives, where appropriate. |
| Support Traditional Owner aspirations with employment opportunities in the region | Ensure this is a permanent agenda item for the South Gippsland BPP Implementation Committee. Include a meaningful percentage of Traditional Owner procurement in line with State Government levels in local or regional projects. | Measurable increase in employment of Traditional Owner staff in conservation and land management work in South Gippsland. |
| Increase organisational cultural awareness | Key stakeholders involved in natural values management seek to increase their own cultural awareness via appropriate opportunities as relevant. | Demonstrable increase in cultural awareness among BPP key stakeholder organisations. |