Our main areas of focus are:

Creating projects that benefit both society and the environment, with a focus on environmental/ earth-based knowledge, and the spirit of the land and people.

These projects are not just about accessing wisdom, but applying it.

Connecting up existing individuals/communities/organisations who are already working towards a 'Sustainable Dreaming'.

 

Roots (Core Beliefs)

Understanding that all things are connected, by the earth, our home, and through the spirit/ energy/ life force that unites all living things.

Awareness of the current situation the earth faces, as well as the long history of changes both in the environment and society.

Respecting environment, Indigenous cultures, people, and life, from a true heart-space

Creating practical, measurable, positive change in all our endeavours

Connecting individuals/ communities, organisations, that share the 'Sustainable Dreaming’'

Restoring balance, environmentally, socially and spiritually to benefit all life, now and in the future.

 

Branches (Practices/ Projects)

Arts and Culture (Including filmmaking/ Photography/ Music/ Fine Art/ Dance, etc)

  • Creating projects that explore the concept of 'Sustainable dreaming'
  • Developing skills / mentoring programs
  • Supporting/ connecting/promoting artists

Some examples:

  • Documentary/ music projects on the connection between people and place, land and spirit
  • Supporting/ promoting cultural revival and maintenance. eg. Indigenous Dance troupes, Traditional Language Programs,
  • Facilitating/ supporting festivals that further the ‘Sustainable Dreaming’ bringing together Indigenous and non-indigenous Australians in a creative, positive environment.

Environmental (Land, Life, Sustainable Practices, etc)

  • Education/ exploration/ implementation of new sustainable practices
  • Education and preservation of Indigenous land management/ practice, through sharing knowledge held by Traditional Custodians of the land
  • Uniting the above to balance and strengthen the environmental movement, resulting in true conservation, protection and appreciation of the earth

Some examples:

  • Hands on community work, such as sustainable housing projects, permaculture, and teaching about farming alternatives with solid ecological roots
  • Strengthening land preservation by working with policy and regulatory bodies
  • Documenting / Sharing the knowledge shared by Traditional Custodians, and raising the profiles of leading Environmentalists (Indigenous and non-indigenous).

Community

  • Strengthening and empowering individuals and communities
  • Capacity Building / Training to create self reliant, prosperous communities
  • Connecting individuals/ communities to larger networks (locally, nationally, globally)

Some examples:

  • Artists/ Sustainable Practitioners visiting communities for workshops/ community based projects
  • Supporting/ Implementing Green Business Practices, Micro financing, community banking

Spiritual

  • Creating opportunities for a much needed re-connection to spirit, primarily through experience.
  • Renewing the ancient wisdoms, and understandings that everything is interconnected – land, people, arts, culture, feelings, thoughts.

Some examples:

  • Cultural exchanges, between different Indigenous groups (and also with non-indigenous people) including dancing, song, ceremony, storytelling, art projects.
  • Exhibitions/ Publications/ films highlighting connection to spirit.
  • Journeys into different areas to learn about its spiritual ‘dreaming’/ history.