Identifying And Synthesizing Key Messages From Projects Funded By The FRDC Indigenous Reference Group
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$167,738.00
Summary
The IRG has raised a need to synthesise the key messages from previous projects that they have supported. In order to ensure that the data and information from these projects are accessible and easily understood for various audiences (includes Indigenous, commercial and recreational stakeholders, researchers, policy makers and the general public), the IRG has identified a need to create succinct materials that can be useful to those that seek to develop policy and stimulate community driven enga ....The IRG has raised a need to synthesise the key messages from previous projects that they have supported. In order to ensure that the data and information from these projects are accessible and easily understood for various audiences (includes Indigenous, commercial and recreational stakeholders, researchers, policy makers and the general public), the IRG has identified a need to create succinct materials that can be useful to those that seek to develop policy and stimulate community driven engagement.
Objectives: 1. To gain an understanding of the materials and formats that policy-makers and key fisheries organizations need in their utilization of research to develop policy. 2. To improve general stakeholder awareness of the key research findings in of FRDC and IRG projects. 3. To provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with material that they can use in their engagement with government and non-government agencies. 4. To develop a succinct fact-sheets and a report that integrate the key messages of eight previous IRG projects in a user-friendly and culturally appropriate way. Read moreRead less
Facilitation Of The FRDC Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) To Progress RD&E Outcomes
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$375,708.44
Summary
At the ‘Shaping Indigenous RD&E Forum’ a key outcome was the development of a revised Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) which was tasked with a number of responsibilities including;
- determining a meeting schedule and work program - developing terms of reference for the group - developing processes under which the IRG will operate - building communication channels within the IRG, to broader forum participants and beyond - working towards processes to identify a mo ....At the ‘Shaping Indigenous RD&E Forum’ a key outcome was the development of a revised Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) which was tasked with a number of responsibilities including;
- determining a meeting schedule and work program - developing terms of reference for the group - developing processes under which the IRG will operate - building communication channels within the IRG, to broader forum participants and beyond - working towards processes to identify a more permanent arrangement with respect to representative(s) for the National Priorities Forum - working towards developing a ‘futures plan’ from the Cairns workshop outcomes and principles to provide more solid actions for progression - key outcomes have been developed and there is a need to identify the RD&E to deliver on the key principles - providing advice on a process for getting the Cairns forum group back together to review the IRG outcomes and processes - providing advice to FRDC, National Priorities Forum, people development program and assistance with the scholarship selection promotion.
This project seeks to provide a means to support the IRG so it can achieve the tasks it has been requested to address. These tasks could not be achieved without logistical, financial and human resource support for the group. Without the support of FRDC none of these actions will be able to take place.
Objectives: 1. To provide logistic, operational and executive support for the FRDC Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) to assist in the development and oversight of indigenous focused RD&E outcomes. Read moreRead less
Tactical Research Fund: Seafood Industry Partnerships In Schools - Program Pilot, Tasmania
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$73,621.00
Summary
School teachers report a difficulty accessing relevant and accurate information about the marine environment, current sustainable commercial fishing and marine farm practices. This, coupled with a recognised paucity of young people embarking on a career in the seafood industry indicates a need for greater interaction between the seafood industry and the educational sector.
A general lack of knowledge about commercial fishing practices in the public arena has contributed toSchool teachers report a difficulty accessing relevant and accurate information about the marine environment, current sustainable commercial fishing and marine farm practices. This, coupled with a recognised paucity of young people embarking on a career in the seafood industry indicates a need for greater interaction between the seafood industry and the educational sector.
A general lack of knowledge about commercial fishing practices in the public arena has contributed to poor public perception of the seafood industry, and in fact public attitudes to commercial fisheries are often negative and ill informed. Objectives: 1. Develop and trial pilot educational program between seafood industry and School classes year 1 to 10 in Tasmania with a view to National extension 2. Facilitate new and existing partnerships between schools and commercial fishers and aquaculture operators. 3. Facilitate work experience opportunities for young people. 4. Provide opportunities to increase general community understanding of complexities of marine resource utilisation as well as cultural fishing practices. Read moreRead less
Integrating Indigenous Fishing: Extending Adoption Pathways To Policy And Management
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$33,000.00
Summary
THE NEED
The FRDC IRG has invested in a number of research projects to advance Indigenous rights, interests, opportunities and engagement in Australia's fisheries. However, fisheries management agencies across the jurisdictions appear to have struggled to engage with or make effective use of these outputs and to make progress with Indigenous fishing interests.
IRG is seeking to commission a project to assist in dealing with this issue. The project is intended to establish effe ....THE NEED
The FRDC IRG has invested in a number of research projects to advance Indigenous rights, interests, opportunities and engagement in Australia's fisheries. However, fisheries management agencies across the jurisdictions appear to have struggled to engage with or make effective use of these outputs and to make progress with Indigenous fishing interests.
IRG is seeking to commission a project to assist in dealing with this issue. The project is intended to establish effective means for Indigenous fishing R&D outputs to deliver policy and management outcomes. To do this, the project will engage with agencies to understand: their information needs; current progress, impediments and opportunities in integrating Indigenous fishing R&D outputs into their policies and management; and develop a template that can be used by all future PIs to frame IRG research outputs in a form useful to agencies.
There is also an identified need to build Indigenous leadership capacity to shape fisheries policy and management at the highest level. This project involves an Indigenous collaborator and a focus on their development through participation and professional executive coaching. The Indigenous collaborator, will also bring cultural advice and insight to the project.
In terms of IRG priorities, this project has the potential to contribute to:
Establishing the primacy of first nations in the fisheries areas Acknowledgement of Indigenous Cultural Practices Self-determination of Indigenous rights to use and manage cultural assets and resources Economic development opportunities arising from Indigenous peoples cultural assets and associated rights Capacity building opportunities for Indigenous people are enhanced.
MEASURING SUCCESS
Success for the project can be measured by:
Development through participation of an Indigenous collaborator and increased cultural awareness in wider participants Usefulness of a report identifying agency priorities, opportunities and impediments to incorporating Indigenous R&D outputs in policy and management Indigenous R&D outputs being more readily adopted in policy and management Usefulness of a template to ensure ongoing adoption and engagement of IRG outputs Objectives: 1. Document the impediments and opportunities for Indigenous engagement and adoption of IRG project outputs across fisheries management jurisdictions in Australia. 2. Identify the priorities for Indigenous fishing in jurisdictions with a focus on the 5 IRG RD&E priorities. 3. Develop a report synthesizing the impediments, opportunities and priorities for Indigenous fishing engagement and adoption to guide future IRG investment. 4. Develop a template for future IRG projects that will ensure engagement and adoption are maximized. 5. Provide professional development and capacity building for an Indigenous collaborator and grow cultural awareness in wider participants. Read moreRead less
People Development Program: Building Seafood Industry Representational Capacity
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$209,339.00
Summary
The major need this project will aim to address is to build and enhance seafood industry representational capacity at the local and regional level. To achieve this, the project will meet the following specific needs for:
• novel ways to address barriers to the uptake of representative roles • an entry through to intermediate-level training program which is a precursor to leadership training, and therefore contributes to a structured leadership training pathway • training oppor ....The major need this project will aim to address is to build and enhance seafood industry representational capacity at the local and regional level. To achieve this, the project will meet the following specific needs for:
• novel ways to address barriers to the uptake of representative roles • an entry through to intermediate-level training program which is a precursor to leadership training, and therefore contributes to a structured leadership training pathway • training opportunities to upskill industry and non-industry representatives in areas of fisheries management principles, governance and decision-making processes, and basic representational skills, which use effective training delivery mechanisms and are supported by viable funding models
The needs this project targets are drawn directly from needs articulated in the background section of this proposal and in the following two reports.
Firstly, the FRDC’s People Development Program Plan 2008-2013has identified that there is “an urgent need to develop people within all sectors who have the skills to effectively contribute to debate and policy development for significant challenges confronting industry”. One of the objectives of the Program is therefore to “build industry capacity to drive change to achieve goals”.
To achieve this objective, the Program has recognized the following needs: • strengthen governance and representational capabilities of industry organisations • increase the capacity of industry organisations to represent the views of members • enhance industry’s ability to contribute to debate and policy development • build industry committee member competence and confidence
Secondly, the FRDC TRF Final Report ‘Understanding the Drivers of Fisher Engagement in Industry Bodies’ (Project 2009/335) has identified the need for the following: • governance training program for fishing industry associations; • industry associations to focus on representation as their major role; • leadership training to be developed for teams of industry, and to be strategically funded.
Objectives: 1. Identification of key knowledge areas and skill sets needed by fisheries resource users (commercial, recreational and indigenous fishers and marine farmers) and managers taking up representative roles at the local and regional level 2. Identification of novel ways to address barriers to the uptake of representative roles at the local and regional level for each sector, including effective training delivery models, viable funding models and other support mechanisms 3. Production of a comprehensive multi-level training tool-kit for the development of representational capacity at the local and regional level which is non-proprietarial 4. Provide the first steps of a structured leadership training pathway by conducting eight pilot training programs in four locations for over eighty members of the Australian seafood industry Read moreRead less
Finland has one of the highest participation rates in the world. It also has extremely sophisticated fisheries management and licensing schemes. This project will contribute to the development of the applicant by providing extended exposure to one of the world's most advanced recreational fisheries management systems. This will provide insights into the social, economic and environmental contribution of fishing in Finland that may lead to improvements to fishing in Australia. The applicant will ....Finland has one of the highest participation rates in the world. It also has extremely sophisticated fisheries management and licensing schemes. This project will contribute to the development of the applicant by providing extended exposure to one of the world's most advanced recreational fisheries management systems. This will provide insights into the social, economic and environmental contribution of fishing in Finland that may lead to improvements to fishing in Australia. The applicant will be better placed to participate in, and contribute to, the better management of fisheries.
This project will strengthen participation in recreational advocacy by fostering the personal development of an identified Future Leader through exposure to diverse fishing experiences, an expanded knowledge base, a broader fisheries related network and a better understanding of co-mangement and ecologically sustainable development. Objectives: 1. To travel to Finland and enhance the personal development of the applicant 2. To study the management of fisheries in fresh and saltwater 3. To study the fishing licensing requirements and implementation 4. To study the fisheries compliance and education systems 5. To study the promotion and enhancement of recreational fishing 6. To investigate the interaction between conservationist and fishers, and the promotion of responsible fishing 7. To report the above findings to recreational fishing groups and fisheries managers Read moreRead less
Tactical Research Fund: Review And Extension Of Conservation And Sustainability-focused Initiatives Which Have Been Funded, Supported Or Undertaken By Australia's Recreational Fishing Sector
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$36,425.00
Summary
The linkage between high quality, functional ecosystems and valuable recreational fisheries is generally well understood - particularly by recreational fishers. The affinity that many anglers have with aquatic environs, mean many have experienced the impacts that habitat degradation, water quality decline, alien species incursion, historical overfishing, barriers to fish migration and spread of disease can have on fish stocks. The recreational sector recognise the need to monitor, conserve and r ....The linkage between high quality, functional ecosystems and valuable recreational fisheries is generally well understood - particularly by recreational fishers. The affinity that many anglers have with aquatic environs, mean many have experienced the impacts that habitat degradation, water quality decline, alien species incursion, historical overfishing, barriers to fish migration and spread of disease can have on fish stocks. The recreational sector recognise the need to monitor, conserve and rehabilitate natural systems, and have expanded their historical emphasis on stocking in recent years, to include activities such as re-snagging, fishway construction, alien fish species control, litter removal, fish rescue from drought impacted areas, and technology enhancement to minimise environmental impacts, including development of biodegradable and toxin-free fishing tackle. Such initiatives have been funded through a variety of means including fishing licences, fishing club raffles, government grants, and through creation of partnerships. Whilst cumulatively beneficial, the disparate nature of many of these initiatives, and lack of a process through which relevant information can be captured and broadly communicated, means that much of this incredibly valuable work is relatively unknown. This can result in reduced efficiency through duplication of R&D or perpetuation of sub-optimal methodologies, which may hinder outcomes achieved. Possibly most importantly however, it can also mean that the good work undertaken by the recreational community is not well understood by the broader community.
There is a need to examine and compile information relating to conservation initiatives undertaken, funded or supported by the recreational sector, to enable them to communicate (both internally and externally), the good work that is being done, and level of success achieved. This will facilitate knowledge exchange, and provide a valuable tool when communicating the level of environmental custodianship displayed by recreational fishers to environmental groups and the broader community. Objectives: 1. Through consultation, identify activities (research, monitoring, education or direct environmental remediation) with a conservation or sustainability focus which have been funded, supported, or undertaken by the recreational fishing sector 2. Compile data relating to relevant activities into a single database 3. Where possible, describe how outputs of relevant activities have been utilised, or may be in future 4. Develop a strategy to communicate project outputs to key stakeholder groups Read moreRead less
This project will result in a high quality, documentary style production that can be used to protect, share and promote Indigenous peoples' own narratives about their fishing practices, rights, customs and knowledge. Indigenous Australians have a rich and enduring connection with their sea country. This connection is powerfully reflected by their traditional and ongoing sustainable management and harvesting of marine and coastal resources. In communicating this connection to Indigenous Austra ....This project will result in a high quality, documentary style production that can be used to protect, share and promote Indigenous peoples' own narratives about their fishing practices, rights, customs and knowledge. Indigenous Australians have a rich and enduring connection with their sea country. This connection is powerfully reflected by their traditional and ongoing sustainable management and harvesting of marine and coastal resources. In communicating this connection to Indigenous Australians, it is more powerful to use visual, spoken or pictorial means. This project is also vitally important in terms of Indigenous knowledge preservation, through recording the stories and knowledge of Elders about their marine resources, rights and responsibilities.
Through a series of culturally appropriate, on-country interviews with Indigenous fishers from around Australia, as well as IRG members, our project team will create a documentary that captures valuable stories, insights and aspirations of Indigenous Australians in regard to management and use of marine resources. These perspectives will be complemented by contemporary research findings and best-practice management approaches in relation to Indigenous fisheries issues. The production will touch on the Indigenous RD&E priorities endorsed at the Cairns Forum 2012, including:
•Primacy for Indigenous people •Acknowledgement of Indigenous cultural practices •Self-determination of Indigenous rights to use and manage cultural assets and resources •Economic development opportunities arising from Indigenous peoples' cultural assets and associated rights •Capacity building opportunities for Indigenous people are enhanced.
Through background research and structured interview processes, the production will draw attention to customary knowledge, cultural rights and responsibilities Indigenous people have over their marine and coastal resources, their contemporary fisheries management and economic development aspirations through the fisheries and seafood sectors, as well as the current impacts on Indigenous fishing practices. The production team will also work to develop a cohesive and compelling narrative for the video, in consultation with the IRG.
Objectives: 1. Research and develop with the IRG 10 compelling stories that together make an informative and educative contribution to Indigenous fishing knowledge systems. 2. Produce 10 by 5 minute stories that particularly relate to Cairns Principles and RD&E Priority Areas 3. Develop an overarching narrative that ties the 10 stories together into a strong 50 minute documentary 4. Document the project methodology in order to provide a framework for future outputs to ensure consistency ofapproach and promote best practice/continual improvement. 5. Provide advice to IRG as required on publishing, distribution and audience uptake of stories. Read moreRead less