Dear Minister
Indigenous business creation and development
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- KPI 5: Total number of Indigenous youth in regional Australia accessing education through hostels established by the ILC and other agencies
- KPI 8: Proportion of projects that were collaborative and leveraged funding from other agencies. Target 2010–11: 66% Achieved 2010–11: 69%
- Deliverable 1: Properties acquired for socio-economic development, and cultural and environmental heritage protection
- Table 10: Properties Acquired in 2010–11
- Table 11: Number of Properties Acquired and Granted to Date by State and Territory
- Applicant Group
- Contributions from Other Agencies
- Indigenous Steering Committee
- ILC Land Management Assistance
- Land Tenure Arrangements/Plans for Divestment
Indigenous business creation and development Land acquisition and land management assistance also enabled the establishment and development of Indigenous businesses. In 2010–11, 45 Indigenous businesses were expanded through nine land management projects and one land acquisition project. Additionally, two new businesses were created. An increase in income was reported by 28 businesses, including 15 associated with the Kimberly and Pilbara Indigenous Management Services in WA (see case studies on pages 78 and 76), and 12 land management projects resulted in 250 people with increased income. The Kimberley Ranger Program alone resulted in 81 people reporting increased income. Priority Outcome 3: Access to Education KPI 5: Total number of Indigenous youth in regional Australia accessing education through hostels established by the ILC and other agencies Rio Tinto Alcan gifted land to the ILC for the construction of a 120-bed student hostel in Weipa, QLD. In 2010–11, the ILC finalised the design and began construction of the FaHCSIA-funded hostel. Construction is expected to be completed in 2011–12 (refer to case study on page 83). The target of 40 Indigenous youth accessing education through the hostel was not met due to the timing of construction, but it is anticipated that it will be met in 2011–12. Negotiations are continuing with other agencies for the development of a further three hostels in the NT. Collaboration –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The ILC maintained a strong focus on collaboration with other government agencies, private and non-government organisations, Indigenous organisations, employment and training agencies (local, state and national) and various service providers in 2010–11. This collaboration extended across all ILC projects and priority outcomes. Collaborative arrangements contribute technical skills, funding and human capacity. They assist in delivering sustainable benefits to Indigenous people, maximise training and employment outcomes, provide land management advice and mentoring support, and improve infrastructure on Indigenous-held land. Key collaborative projects in 2010–11 were: Training to Employment Initiative DEEWR continued to provide flexible support for training and employment projects on ILC-operated business properties and other ILC employment initiatives including funding mentors and supervisors in the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre project (see page 66), Merriman Station Shearing School (see page 65), NCIE (see page 86) and the IPP (see page 84). The Queensland Government Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation provided Indigenous wage subsidies for trainees for the Mossman Gorge Gateway Centre, who are expected to commence at the Centre in 2011–12 following the completion of construction. The ILC continued to use the services of Group Training Australia and local group training organisations. Registered Training Organisations provided both on-site and off-site training. Ayers Rock Resort (see case study on page 46) The ILC, through Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and the National Indigenous Training Academy, seeks to create a skilled Indigenous workforce to meet the workforce needs of ARR and the Tourism and Hospitality industry across Australia. To achieve this outcome, a range of collaborative partnerships are in place. These include DEEWR providing support through the Indigenous Employment Program. The ILC is also working collaboratively with the Australian Government’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism to foster the development of local Indigenous businesses to supply Indigenous products and services. Fish River (see case study on page 48) Fish River is a major conservation collaboration between the ILC, The Nature Conservancy, Pew Environment Group, and SEWPaC. Indigenous Pastoral Program (IPP) (see case study on page 84) The IPP is increasing Indigenous participation in the NT pastoral industry and bringing Indigenous-held land back into production. It is an important collaboration between the Northern Land Council, Central Land Council, Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association, the Northern Territory Government Department of Resources, and DEEWR. A five-year extension to the program was approved by the ILC Board in 2010–11. Chapter 2.2 – Performance achieved against deliverables Whereas Key Performance Indicators measure the ILC’s performance in terms of benefits achieved for Indigenous people, this section assesses our performance in activities that help deliver these benefits. Properties acquired 2010–11
The ILC continued its call for land acquisition applications in 2010–11. The close of the call for socio-economic development applications was moved to 30 June in 2011 (from 31 March) to allow for the assessment and implementation of land management applications prior to the start of the northern Australian wet season. A total of 13 applications were received against an available budget of $10m. Three applications were received in 2010–11 for cultural and/or environmental acquisitions. Two of these properties were approved for acquisition, but were not settled by 30 June 2011. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Deliverable 1: Properties acquired for socio-economic development, and cultural and environmental heritage protection Target 2010–11: 6 Achieved 2010–11: 5 (2 awaiting settlement) 5 properties were acquired by the ILC this financial year (3 for socio-economic development and 2 for cultural and environmental heritage protection) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Twelve land acquisition projects were approved in 2010–11, with five properties acquired and settled this year. Properties could not be acquired for the remaining seven projects within the financial year. ILC acquisitions in 2010–11 expanded the Indigenous estate by a total of 336,913 ha, bringing the total land acquired since 1995 to 6,156,707 ha. Table 10: Properties Acquired in 2010–11
Table 11: Number of Properties Acquired and Granted to Date by State and Territory
Land Acquisition Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, NT Ayers Rock Resort (ARR) has been strategically acquired by the ILC, in collaboration with Wana Unkunytja Pty Ltd representing local communities, to create large scale training and employment opportunities for Anangu communities and Indigenous people across Australia in the provision of tourism, hospitality and associated services. The goal is 350 Indigenous people in jobs at ARR by the end of 2018. ARR is being operated by ILC subsidiary company Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd. The acquisition will also see a National Indigenous Training Academy established at Yulara.
Program Category: Socio-Economic Development Acquired: 23 May 2011 Proposed Activities: Operation of a profitable, successful and sustainable national and international hotel and tourism operation. Provision of accredited training programs to provide Indigenous people with pathways into sustainable employment at ARR and within the wider Australian tourism and hospitality industry. Size: 104 km2 Infrastructure: Resort hotel accommodation, restaurants and visitor facilities, shopping village, Yulara airport, staff accommodation village, recreation centre, sports ground and other tourism support related infrastructure. Applicant Group Name of group: Strategic acquisition by the ILC in collaboration with Wana Unkunytja. Benefits Achieved Employment • An Indigenous Engagement Team began operating at ARR in June 2011. Recruitment partners have been engaged across Australia to recruit Indigenous job seekers and deliver pre-employment training. These partners are referring Indigenous candidates to fill ARR vacancies. While operating for a short time, this approach has already resulted in the recruitment of 27 new Indigenous workers, with new applications arriving every week; • An Indigenous apprentice chef has been appointed; • A resort landscaping project employing Indigenous workers from the nearby Mutitjulu community has started; and • Short-term Indigenous employment targets have been established. They are: • 50 Indigenous employees 2011–12; and • 100 Indigenous employees 2012–13. Training • Indigenous training targets have been established. They are: • 50 Indigenous trainees 2011–12; • 100 Indigenous trainees 2012–13; • A selection process commenced for a training partner for the National Indigenous Training Academy; the Academy will commence full operation in late 2011 with the first intake of Indigenous trainees; and • Cultural awareness and understanding training commenced in June and by August approximately 600 staff from ARR, Voyages head office and Yulara business partners will have completed training. Cultural and Social Benefits • ARR aims to promote best practices in Indigenous tourism; • Visitors to the resort and the natural landscapes of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta will be immersed in a genuine Indigenous experience and gain a greater understanding of Indigenous culture; • Providing accredited training leading to sustainable mainstream employment for Indigenous people will have positive social and economic outcomes. For those who complete the training, there is a guarantee of a job opportunity; • Create a skilled Indigenous workforce to meet the needs of ARR and tourism and hospitality industry, generating pride and positive role models in many Indigenous communities; and • ARR will seek to maximise the use and supply of Indigenous tourism products and services. Contributions from Other Agencies In early 2011, the Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism The Hon Martin Ferguson AM MP announced a commitment of up to $1m under the TQUAL Strategic Tourism Investment Grants scheme for an Indigenous business quality and skills project through the ILC’s National Indigenous Training Academy at Yulara. Land Acquisition Fish River Station, Daly River, NT Fish River, a perpetual crown lease of 182,500 ha, located on the Daly River, has significant biodiversity and cultural heritage value. It was acquired under a landmark collaborative funding arrangement between the ILC,
the Australian Government’s National Reserve System,
The Nature Conservancy, Pew Charitable Trust
and Greening Australia. It was purchased to enable Indigenous employment and economic development opportunities from protecting the property’s natural and cultural values and grant to an appropriate organisation representative of Traditional Owners.
Program Category: Protection of cultural and environmental values Acquired: 20 August 2010 Key Activities: Protect the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage values of the property and development of sustainable enterprises. Size: 182,500 ha. Infrastructure: There is no useable infrastructure on the property. Indigenous Steering Committee The property was acquired through a collaboration between the ILC, SEWPaC, TNC, Pew, NLC, NRETAS and GA. The ILC has engaged a manager for the property. An Indigenous Steering Committee will be established and in the future the property will be granted to an Indigenous corporation, representative of Traditional Owners, to ensure that Indigenous people obtain benefits from the protection of biodiversity and cultural heritage values. Over 700 Indigenous people reside in the local communities of Daly River, Kybrook Farm and Pine Creek. Benefits Achieved Employment The property will employ and train up to eight rangers. During its first year of operation, which included a prolonged wet season, four Indigenous people were employed on a casual basis to conduct land management activities, including fire management, weed control and feral animal surveying. Two Indigenous people were employed by an Indigenous contracting company to catch and remove buffalo from the property. Two Indigenous helicopter pilots have been used when conducting property inspections, fire management and aerial surveys of feral animal and pest plants. Training The four rangers have undergone training in aerial surveys to enable them to monitor wildlife and feral animal populations on the property, and basic wildfire awareness training which was delivered by NRETAS. In the coming year, the rangers will undertake the full range of training under the Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management. Cultural and Social Benefits Indigenous people from Daly River and surrounding areas access the property for hunting, fishing, camping and visiting sites of cultural importance.
The ILC has allocated $1,000,000 for infrastructure, utilities, plant and equipment. Assistance of $180,000 was used to purchase and fit out two Land Cruiser utilities, one Polaris Ranger 6X6 vehicle and a heavy duty plant trailer. Contributions from Other Agencies A number of agencies contributed to the acquisition of Fish River: • SEWPaC; and • TNC/Pew. SEWPaC has committed $2,400,000 over three years to support land management, specifically for wages and operational costs, on the property. TNC has provided $127,000 to assist in the management of feral animals and delivery of wildfire mitigation. The following equipment and services have been purchased with these funds: another Polaris Ranger 6x6; R3 Raindance machine and data logger (aerial incendiary delivery device); aerial burning supplies; pig trap construction equipment; pig trap materials; 30 motion triggered cameras and helicopter charter for aerial feral animal surveys and prescribed burning activities. In-kind support is provided by: • NRETAS for extension advice regarding fire, weed and feral animal management; • Bushfires NT for advice and permits; • NT Weeds Management Branch for advice and mapping; • NRM Board of NT for assistance with Mimosa pigoa control; • AAPA for advice regarding Indigenous interests; • DOR for advice regarding livestock and NLIS; • Cybertracker International for software support for land management mapping; • NAFI for fire management mapping; and, • NRETAS Wildlife Management Unit for advice regarding pig trapping and feral animal surveys. Land Tenure Arrangements/Plans for Divestment The property is currently owned and managed by the ILC. The property will be divested to an Indigenous corporation representative of Traditional Owners following a process of identification, formation of an appropriate corporate body and demonstration of its capacity to manage the property for the protection of its biodiversity and cultural heritage values. Land Acquisition 35 Gladstone Street, Perth, WA Gladstone Street was acquired to accommodate Nyoongar Patrol System Incorporated (NPSI) to expand provision of early intervention strategies addressing the social and welfare needs of Indigenous people at risk. NPSI employs Nyoongar Patrol Outreach Service officers who carry out foot and mobile patrols in the metropolitan area to identify and assist people at risk of self harm, homelessness, family violence, substance abuse and entering the criminal justice system.
Program Category: Socio-Economic Development Acquired: 11 April 2011 Granted: 30 June 2011 Key Activities: Provision of early intervention strategies addressing social and welfare needs of Indigenous people at risk in the Perth metropolitan area and the education, training and employment of Indigenous people to implement the intervention strategies. Size: 718 m2 Infrastructure: Two-storey office building with reception, ablution facilities, warehouse and car parking.
Name of group: Nyoongar Patrol System Incorporated. Number of members: 48.
Employment Currently 13 full-time, two casual and 10 traineeship positions are employed by NPSI. The acquisition will enable NPSI to expand its Indigenous employment to 28 full-time, 12 part-time, eight casual and 40 traineeship positions by 2013. Training The property provides NPSI with the space and facilities to engage 90 training participants over the next three years. Indigenous people will be trained in a range of accredited and non-accredited courses including Certificate IV (Community Development), first aid, and negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Cultural and Social Benefits The acquisition improves and expands NPSI’s administrative and training facilities enabling it to employ and train additional Indigenous staff, expand provision of its early intervention services and establish its proposed Youth One-Stop-Shop. In 2010, there were 2,350 referrals to NPSI and 18,226 people accessed its service.
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