Our Name Change

In the early years, our focus was firmly on Cultural Fire, particularly as Communities across the country faced escalating wildfire impacts. Over time, as relationships deepened and Community priorities led the way, our work expanded to reflect the full breadth of Traditional Knowledge. This evolution recognises that Cultural Fire is one expression of a much larger, living system of Knowledge that continues to guide how we care for Country and support strong, Self determined Communities.

The Firesticks name alone no longer reflects the full breadth or future direction of our work. Living Knowledge Network is the next chapter — the same heart, the same people, with a name that reflects the full Traditional Knowledge System we carry and share. Today, our work reaches far beyond Cultural Fire.

We are building Indigenous research capacity, supporting land access and acquisition, advancing industry innovation, improving agricultural and corporate practices, revitalising plant use and harvesting practices, delivering cultural food and health workshops, and developing the Living Knowledge Place, a grounded education platform supporting learning in schools and Communities.

The shift to Living Knowledge Network is not a departure, it is a return to the original, holistic vision. What began as a movement grounded in Cultural Responsibility to Country has grown into a national network that empowers Communities to activate the full breadth of Indigenous Knowledge Systems to address shared challenges and create benefit for all.

Living Knowledge Network now holds and connects: