The protection of natural systems ensures the intrinsic values of Country are respected and understood. All parts of the system are connected and interdependent. First Nations people must have a greater place in decisions and data collection regarding County and contemporary environmental challenges.
Restoring the health of Country is an enduring pursuit.
Theme 1: Sustainable land and water management
How we manage land, water and waterways in a sustainable manner contributes enormously to the natural processes and functions of the landscape which supports agricultural production as well as the ecosystems and biodiversity upon which life depends.
Innovative approaches to sustainably maximise land use productivity are deployed, having regard to broader landscape needs and vulnerabilities. There is a natural connection between healthy Country and its protection in its own right, and our ability to produce food to sustain communities as part of a stable economy
Theme 2: Care for healthy Country
The protection of natural systems ensures the intrinsic values of Country are respected and understood. All parts of the system are connected and interdependent. First Nations people must have a greater place in decisions and data collection regarding County and contemporary environmental challenges.
Restoring the health of Country is an enduring pursuit.
Theme 3: Climate change innovation
Across the region there is a strong awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment, natural systems, functions and processes. Innovation that is focused on the enhancing the health of environmental values can be achieved through combinations of Indigenous knowledge and western science.
Social connections vastly increase our levels of resilience. This goes beyond our own participation as a citizen in our community, but is also about ensuring our communities are inclusive and diverse. It also includes having an awareness of the needs of those who may be more vulnerable, this may be due to illness, age or physical or social isolation.
This does not necessarily mean that we do things for others, but rather that we help them to realise their own abilities and realms of control and influence.
These characteristics and approaches strengthen our social fabric, and they are celebrated.
Experience and knowledge is shared for the benefit of the wide community, and across generations.
Growing resilience requires us all to stretch boundaries.
Experience and knowledge is shared for the benefit of the wide community, and across generations. Growing resilience requires us all to stretch boundaries.
I would feel better prepared if I were better linked to my neighbours, local response and recovery organisations through regular get-togethers and practical get ready sessions.” – Queanbeyan-Palerang resident
Communities are empowered and have agency in relation to those elements which are within their realm of control and influence. Some things we cannot control or influence, and some we can. Where we can, we act.
People and communities self-educate, and are provided with the information and intelligence to do so, to develop plans and inform decision making. This is done proactively, because waiting until an event is immanent is too late. This approach means that as a community, we are never complacent.
People and communities can learn and seek mentorship on First Nations’ traditional and modern practices and teachings on caring for Country
Theme 1: Health and wellbeing
Maintaining and enhancing physical and mental health and wellbeing are a cornerstone of the Resilience Blueprint. More than any other aspect, good health and wellbeing is the number one aspiration of communities across South East NSW.
There has been a lot to deal with. There is a journey to go, and that is okay.
Support to help individuals and communities to deal with extremes and stress requires a long-term and enduring approach, it is not just an issue in times of recovery. It must be a continuous focus, and resourced and funded appropriated. Our people are our greatest asset and they require investment.
Theme 2: Community-led preparedness
Communities are empowered and have agency in relation to those elements which are within their realm of control and influence. Some things we cannot control or influence, and some we can. Where we can, we act.
People and communities self-educate, and are provided with the information and intelligence to do so, to develop plans and inform decision making. This is done proactively, because waiting until an event is immanent is too late. This approach means that as a community, we are never complacent.
People and communities can learn and seek mentorship on First Nations’ traditional and modern practices and teachings on caring for Country
Theme 3: Cohesive communities
Social connections vastly increase our levels of resilience. This goes beyond our own participation as a citizen in our community, but is also about ensuring our communities are inclusive and diverse. It also includes having an awareness of the needs of those who may be more vulnerable, this may be due to illness, age or physical or social isolation.
This does not necessarily mean that we do things for others, but rather that we help them to realise their own abilities and realms of control and influence.
These characteristics and approaches strengthen our social fabric, and they are celebrated.
Experience and knowledge is shared for the benefit of the wide community, and across generations.
Growing resilience requires us all to stretch boundaries.
Experience and knowledge is shared for the benefit of the wide community, and across generations. Growing resilience requires us all to stretch boundaries.
Resilience is big space. Here is our directory with links to a number of local, state, federal, and international organisations and resources to help assist you on your journey to building resilience.
We stand on Country that always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters, and we show our respect for Elders past and present. We are committed to providing places in which Aboriginal people are included socially, culturally and economically through thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work.
Although this product has been jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund (BLERF), the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of either Government.
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