![]() Jessica has a diploma in Indigenous land management, small business and project management and has undertaken an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science. Jessica Wegener is a Ngiyampaa Wangaaypuwan Pillarkilu Mayi, she pays her respects to all that have come into her life and shaped her learning pathways and knowledge. Jessica Wegener – Learning and Certification Coordinator Rachael is pictured on Djabugay Country, credit Talei Elu ![]() Rachael is cultural advisor to many schools and community groups, providing support in building capacity and empowering First Nations communities by supporting growth, training and economic development opportunities. Recently focussing on local strategic planning by serving on a variety of boards and advisory groups. Rachael was a co-founder for the Djinders DV support services and is the Chair of the Clarence Valley Women’s Refuge. Rachael has most recently been active in her local community as a consultant and a blaktivist, providing strategic advice in bringing blak issues to the forefront and solutions to mitigate these barriers. Rachael’s diverse professional background includes working within the private sector and all levels of Government, specifically working in the environmental sector. ![]() Her extensive postgraduate and applied knowledge in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, Contemporary and Traditional Land Management, and Cultural Fire Practices has culminated in her professional career. Rachael studied at Deakin University with an undergraduate of Health, Postgraduate in Natural and Cultural resource management and Executive Ready – Women in Leadership. Working in the senior leadership team as the Community Partnerships and Stakeholders Engagement Manager at Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation. Rachael Cavanagh is a Minyungbal mibany from the Yugambeh/Bundjalung nations of South East Qld and Northern NSW whose passion lies in uplifting People and preserving Country and Culture. Rachael Cavanagh – Community Partnerships and Stakeholders Engagement Manager Peta is pictured on Kuku Thaypan Country, Cape York Peninsula, credit Ben Lister. She has supported the development of the Firesticks Alliance since its inception. She has a strong knowledge of protocol and ethics requirements when working with Indigenous Australians and broader community stakeholders. Prior to and during her involvement in this work she engaged with Indigenous communities in Cape York, Wet Tropics, Northern Gulf bio-regions and more broadly across Australia in support of caring for Country and natural resource initiatives. ![]() Her work also supported the co-development of the Firesticks National Indigenous Fire Workshops led by Dr. As a Cultural Fire ecologist, her PhD research focused on transformational research practice in Indigenous knowledge domains, while undertaking in-depth documentation of two Senior Kuku Thaypan Elders traditional Cultural Fire knowledge. Victor is pictured on Kabi Kabi Country, credit Jennifer Oliphant.ĭr Peta-Marie Standley – Training Services and Research Managerįor over two decades Peta has worked alongside Indigenous people supporting them in the documentation, transfer, monitoring and communication of their Cultural Fire knowledge. He is the co-founder of the Firesticks Alliance and the National Indigenous Fire Workshop, which involves a large community network across Australia and internationally. Victor holds an Honorary Doctor of Science and is the author of the ground breaking book, Fire Country. Much of Victor’s work has been based on the arts and reviving traditional knowledge values, particularly Aboriginal fire management, with Aboriginal communities and non-Indigenous Australians. He is a descendant of the Tagalaka clan from North Queensland. Victor is an Indigenous writer, filmmaker, musician and consultant applying traditional knowledge in a contemporary context. Victor Steffensen – Lead Fire Practitioner ![]()
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