Young Traditional Owners are passionate about making their Country and communities stronger
Young Leaders highlights the vital role young Traditional Owners play in protecting and promoting culture, community and Reef Country. It highlights how young leaders are uniquely positioned to bridge Western science and Traditional knowledge through strong communication, experience and cultural understanding.
Here, reflections from young leaders reveal the value of learning, up-skilling and gaining diverse experiences and bringing those learnings back to their Elders and Country. The importance of Ranger programs is also highlighted as a way for young leaders to realise employment aspirations while looking after Country.
Stories of cultural and familial connections to land and sea underscore the personal motivation behind their commitment to working to restore and protect Reef Country.
Our Reef Stories acknowledges and pays respect to past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
