Southeast QLD
Living Knowledge Network has been working with communities in the Southeast Queensland region over the last five years led by recently recognised Lead Fire Practitioner Leeton Lee. The Living Knowledge Network Southeast Queensland Mentoring Program covers the largest region in our network stretching from Mackay to Toomulla. Much of our work is focused on Wakka Wakka Country in the Bunya Mountains with our key partner in the region, Bunya Mountains Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC). So far, this program has supported 22 Mentoring Program participants to develop knowledge and revitalise Cultural Fire management in the region. In 2023 we ran 26 Cultural Fire workshops including a men’s cultural knowledge camp and events on K’gari.
In partnership with BPAC and Wakka Wakka Traditional Owners, Living Knowledge Network has recently purchased a property on Upper Barker Creek. Together, we’ll work to restore the Country and stage a handover process back to the Wakka Wakka people.
“Throughout 2023 we have been fortunate to have many workshops and learning opportunities for the South East QLD region. This has increased exposure to the preparation work, assessments and Fire on Country, and I believe this is in part a great contributor to the excelled learning of Practitioners.”
Leeton Lee
Thungutti, Bundjalung and Mualgal man and Living Knowledge Network Lead Fire Practitioner
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Kubi Kubi Country | Cultural Burn workshop participants Credit: Living Knowledge Network
Footprint
We partner with Traditional Owners, Community groups and land holders to restore the health of Country and people through Indigenous Land Management practices. This collaborative work delivers diverse outcomes, from boosting community resilience and agricultural profitability to creating employment and revitalising koala habitats. It demonstrates what can be achieved when communities determine the way forward. Explore some of the work we’ve achieved with our partners.
Awakabal Country | Credit: Saskia Wilson
