Acknowledgement of Country

We would like to provide you with context and understanding for why an acknowledgement of country is important to us as an organisation. Often disregarded as a tick-box gesture used by people and organisations to validate themselves as culturally sensitive, its power and meaning is often overlooked.

The Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples of Meanjin (Brisbane), and the Yugambeh People of the Logan region, are the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present by reminding ourselves and our collaborators of their original custodianship of this country, and recognise the deep environmental knowledge embedded in these lands — from Meanjin, meaning “spike” or "place of the blue water lillies", to Yugambeh, a language name that reflects place, identity, and kinship.

For over 60,000 years, First Nations Peoples have cared for Country using sophisticated, place-based knowledge systems grounded in observation, sustainability, and respect. Much of this knowledge, from land management and fire practice to seasonal resource use, has been disrupted or lost due to colonisation. Without active listening, recognition, and the passing on of these teachings, we risk losing invaluable wisdom that could guide more sustainable, regenerative ways of living on this land.

Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples – Meanjin (Brisbane):

• • Turrbal Association

  • AIATSIS Map

  • Meanjin origin – SLQ

  • The Yuggera Ugarapul People

Yugambeh People – Logan and surrounds:

• • Yugambeh Museum

  • Logan City Council Acknowledgement