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TRP Cohort AssignmentAustralia 2023
Study Cohort Members

Sara Jones, Lee Couch, Aunty Glenda

Working Title of The Project (which we will use to refer to it throughout the series)

Oyster farming on Gunaikurnai Country

Project Location

Gunaikurnai Country; Lakes Entrance, VIC

Nature of The Project (e.g. building, new community, economic development, etc.)

Aquaculture / farming / economy

Why do you think this project is appropriate for the course assignment?

This project looks at First Nations practices of aquaculture farming which draws from the holistic way foods, culture and place coincide with traditional knowledge. A First Nations regenerative approach is being taken to replenish shellfish stocks.

Additional Useful Information

“A three-year trial of Sydney rock oysters in the Gippsland Lakes will assess the viability, growth rates and eating qualities of the species which are native to East Gippsland waters.

The Gunaikurnai have a strong interest in leading the development of a new native shellfish industry in East Gippsland whereby our people can work on Country and maintain meaningful connection to land and water.”

https://gunaikurnai.org/our-economy/oysters/
https://vfa.vic.gov.au/aquaculture/featured/gippsland-oyster-trial
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/indigenous-run-oyster-farm-to-help-victoria-crack-the-market-restore-a-tradition-20211109-p597io.html

Date CreatedSeptember 18, 2023