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Project 5.6

First Nations VET pathway (Stage 1 & 2)

Restoring Country Webinar: Building Indigenous knowledge and skills to engage in mine closure and transitions

Project Leader

Zane Hughes

Project ID

5.6

Summary

There is a significant knowledge gap on mine closure and post-mine transitions between the mining industry, governments, and First Nations communities. This affects the ability of all parties to collaborate effectively, hindering negotiations and shared planning. The absence of a vocational education and training pathway contributes to this gap. Core skills and knowledge necessary for mine closure extend beyond restoration activities, encompassing governance, operations, and social and economic dimensions.

This project aims to establish the foundations for developing the training pathway for First Nations peoples and communities and to have this training pathway included in the development priorities in the national plan for the development of training packages and products for the mining sector.

Project Partners (Major)

Curtin University; BHP; Rio Tinto; Hanson; The University of Queensland

Project Partners (Advisory)

Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation; Gelganyem Limited; Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation; Kalkadoon Indigenous Social Services; Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation; Northern Land Council; Myuma; Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, Northern Territory; Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance

Duration

12 months