Additional support is received from NRM groups throughout the state, National Landcare Programme Innovation Grants and delivers and assists the role out of the Northern Beef Strategy Manual. The ILS is the only one of its kind in Australia and works to improve the management of lands held by Aboriginal communities and corporations across Western Australia. Indigenous landholder groups in Western Australia want to see the benefits that flow from running efficient, sustainable businesses. The ILS provides extension support for landholder groups to build their management capacity, increase business profitability and improve environmental management practices through a proven Economic Development Process. This helps raise standard of living and people’s promote the preservation of cultural heritage. Many Indigenous landholders face unique challenges. These challenges are not typically encountered by mainstream land management businesses. This creates a more complex and challenging business environment, which requires careful management. The ILS is a client-focused service. It is only engaged on the invitation of Indigenous landholders who commit to improving the profitability and sustainability of their properties. The ILS has a common sense approach to creating tangible change. Built on a foundation of robust relationships, properties and businesses are gradually rebuilt with a clear focus on sustainability and profitability. As business knowledge develops and groups become more familiar with mainstream financial and marketing systems, Indigenous land management enterprises are able to operate confidently in the mainstream business environment, and engage the wider community. In addition, the social, economic and environmental gains are substantial and deliver positive intergenerational change for community groups. ILS activities are tailored to suit the needs of the particular community. Key components of these activities include: Legal Providing agricultural and pastoral mentoring and advice • identifying funding streams for business development • providing independent advice on commercial farming arrangements, new or • existing. Planning Preparing business and strategic plans with Indigenous held properties • assisting with developing property management plans • assisting with developing alternative land use options • building land management capacity through planning •
Additional support is received from NRM groups throughout the state, National Landcare Programme Innovation Grants and delivers and assists the role out of the Northern Beef Strategy Manual. The ILS is the only one of its kind in Australia and works to improve the management of lands held by Aboriginal communities and corporations across Western Australia. Indigenous landholder groups in Western Australia want to see the benefits that flow from running efficient, sustainable businesses. The ILS provides extension support for landholder groups to build their management capacity, increase business profitability and improve environmental management practices through a proven Economic Development Process. This helps raise people’s standard of living and promote the preservation of cultural heritage. Many Indigenous landholders face unique challenges. These challenges are not typically encountered by mainstream land management businesses. This creates a more complex and challenging business environment, which requires careful management. The ILS is a client-focused service. It is only engaged on the invitation of Indigenous landholders who commit to improving the profitability and sustainability of their properties. The ILS has a common sense approach to creating tangible change. Built on a foundation of robust relationships, properties and businesses are gradually rebuilt with a clear focus on sustainability and profitability. As business knowledge develops and groups become more familiar with mainstream financial and marketing systems, Indigenous land management enterprises are able to operate confidently in the mainstream business environment, and engage the wider community. In addition, the social, economic and environmental gains are substantial and deliver positive intergenerational change for community groups. ILS activities are tailored to suit the needs of the particular community. Key components of these activities include: Legal • Providing agricultural and pastoral mentoring and advice • identifying funding streams for business development • providing independent advice on commercial farming arrangements, new or existing. Planning • Preparing business and strategic plans with Indigenous held properties • assisting with developing property management plans • assisting with developing alternative land use options • building land management capacity through planning
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