In an effort to strengthen collaboration with Aboriginal communities, the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has announced another opportunity for Aboriginal people of Monero-Ngarigo descent and those with cultural ties to Monero-Ngarigo country to join the Southern Snowy Mountains Aboriginal Community Advisory Committee.
PHOTO: Monero-Ngarigo country.
The committee is essential for maintaining and enhancing communication between NPWS and the Aboriginal community, promoting the protection and management of cultural heritage in areas such as the southern part of Kosciuszko National Park. The partnership stems from a memorandum of understanding (MoU) established in 2016, which underscores NPWS’s commitment to working alongside Monero-Ngarigo communities in preserving their cultural heritage sustainably.
The Advisory Committee comprises a minimum of five and a maximum of ten members, including at least two Monero-Ngarigo Elders. It plays a vital role in advising NPWS on issues related to cultural interpretation, conservation, and tourism within the area, thus ensuring culturally-sensitive management of national parks and reserves.
The NPWS will cover travel expenses for committee members, who volunteer their time, and membership is set for a three-year term. Interested persons are urged to submit a nomination form, with expressions of interest closing March 16, 2025.
I would like to apply for this position on the Southern Snowy Mountains Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Could you please send me the application details thank you Bob Buffington.