Business Plan for Jigija Indigenous Fire Training Program Gangalidda and Garawa Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

2007

Gangalidda and Garawa Rangers started undertaking controlled burning of Country

2

successful pilot Jigija courses

>400

potential participants over the next five years

#Overview

Engaging with Traditional Owners to prepare a business plan for an Indigenous training program providing wildfire management and mitigation training.

Plan C completed a business plan that addresses commercial and operational strategies for Jigija, including longer term aspirations for the brand, partnerships, and product diversification.

Jigija training programs are a response to growing interest in traditional land management practices from recent bushfires and carbon markets. It provides a unique opportunity for Gangalidda People to share traditional fire knowledge and practice integrated with contemporary fire management strategies and technologies.

#Key Outcomes Achieved

Research and engagement approaches guided by Oregon Community Planning model

Engaged with GGNTAC in person at meetings and workshops in Burketown

Identified and sourced data required for financial modelling and business planning

Completed SWOT and PESTLE analysis

Identified long-term aspirations for company and wider community benefits

Project Team

Sarah Burgess

Jim Gleeson

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