Governance
- - Who We Are
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance is a national coalition of First Nations organisations working together to improve awareness and protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage in Australia.
  - How We Work
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance works to strengthen laws and reinforce the rights and capacity of First Nations People towards protecting Cultural Heritage. Learn more about the Alliance Governance and ways of working.
  - Our Work
    - Meet the First nations Heritage Protection Alliance co-Chairs.
Membership
- - Membership Profiles
    - Meet the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance members.
  - Why Become a Member
    - An First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance membership guide including benefits in joining and eligibility criteria for First Nations organisations.
  - Membership Form
    - Apply to join the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance here.
Community
- - Cultural Heritage
    - Unpacking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage, definitions and issues.
  - Newsroom
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance news clippings, media releases and the latest updates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage news.
  - Webinars
    - Webinar Series hosted by the National Native Title Council to cultural heritage protection.
  - Case Studies
    - There are countless stories to be told of the great values of these irreplaceable living cultures and the serious threats facing them. These case studies are just a few of them.
  - Glossary
    - A list of terms and definitions relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
Reform
- - Cultural Heritage Reform
    - The Alliance work to reform Cultural Heritage Legislation. More about effective legislative protection.
Business & Investor Initiative
- - About the Initiative
    - First Nations-led collaboration with business and investor organisations producing practical guidance on leading practice for cultural heritage and First Nations engagement.
  - Take Action
    - Take action to embed First Nations-led cultural heritage protection in your business and investment practices.
  - Our Journey
    - Led by the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance, in partnership with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia and UN Global Compact Network Australia, the Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative was established in 2021 in response to the Juukan Gorge incident, recognising the need for First Nations-led approaches to cultural heritage protection.
  - First Nations Led Governance
    - The Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative brings together First Nations, business, and investor communities to create a shared vision for strengthening Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage laws and standards in the private sector. The Initiative seeks to ensure that business practices uphold the human rights of First Nations Peoples, in line with international agreements and community expectations.
  - Dhawura Ngilan News
    - Dharuwa Ngilan news clippings, media releases and the latest updates.
Resources
- - Resources
    - This pages provide links to relevant legislation, policies, reports, and other resources. This list will grow over time.
  - Legislation
    - Access relevant State and Commonwealth legislation.
Contact Us

Governance
- - Who We Are
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance is a national coalition of First Nations organisations working together to improve awareness and protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage in Australia.
  - How We Work
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance works to strengthen laws and reinforce the rights and capacity of First Nations People towards protecting Cultural Heritage. Learn more about the Alliance Governance and ways of working.
  - Our Work
    - Meet the First nations Heritage Protection Alliance co-Chairs.
Membership
- - Membership Profiles
    - Meet the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance members.
  - Why Become a Member
    - An First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance membership guide including benefits in joining and eligibility criteria for First Nations organisations.
  - Membership Form
    - Apply to join the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance here.
Community
- - Cultural Heritage
    - Unpacking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage, definitions and issues.
  - Newsroom
    - The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance news clippings, media releases and the latest updates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage news.
  - Webinars
    - Webinar Series hosted by the National Native Title Council to cultural heritage protection.
  - Case Studies
    - There are countless stories to be told of the great values of these irreplaceable living cultures and the serious threats facing them. These case studies are just a few of them.
  - Glossary
    - A list of terms and definitions relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
Reform
- - Cultural Heritage Reform
    - The Alliance work to reform Cultural Heritage Legislation. More about effective legislative protection.
Business & Investor Initiative
- - About the Initiative
    - First Nations-led collaboration with business and investor organisations producing practical guidance on leading practice for cultural heritage and First Nations engagement.
  - Take Action
    - Take action to embed First Nations-led cultural heritage protection in your business and investment practices.
  - Our Journey
    - Led by the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance, in partnership with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia and UN Global Compact Network Australia, the Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative was established in 2021 in response to the Juukan Gorge incident, recognising the need for First Nations-led approaches to cultural heritage protection.
  - First Nations Led Governance
    - The Dhawura Ngilan Business and Investor Initiative brings together First Nations, business, and investor communities to create a shared vision for strengthening Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage laws and standards in the private sector. The Initiative seeks to ensure that business practices uphold the human rights of First Nations Peoples, in line with international agreements and community expectations.
  - Dhawura Ngilan News
    - Dharuwa Ngilan news clippings, media releases and the latest updates.
Resources
- - Resources
    - This pages provide links to relevant legislation, policies, reports, and other resources. This list will grow over time.
  - Legislation
    - Access relevant State and Commonwealth legislation.
Contact Us

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