NRM Regions Australia, Landcare Australia and the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) are part of a diverse and overlapping network of people, communities and groups contributing unique expertise and approaches to achieve lasting environmental and social outcomes for all Australians. In a unique cross-sectoral initiative, we are working together to support and promote our conferences that will be hosted in Queensland through spring 2025, we have created a special opportunity to connect all three conferences by working with respected Aboriginal artist, Kija Williams.
The creation of a collective, woven artwork will commence with our National NRM Knowledge Conference in Cairns from 9-10 September, travelling with Aunty Kija to the National Landcare Conference on the Gold Coast in late September, to its final destination in Cairns at the ALCA conference during October.
Attendees at all of the three conferences are invited to take part in a collaborative, hands-on activity with Aunty Kija who will guide delegates in creating woven pieces of art. Your contribution to the weaving with Aunty Kija – no matter how big or small – will become part of a single, collaborative artwork piece.
Aunty Kija will be leading the weaving during conference breaks over both days of the National NRM Knowledge Conference, so come along, take a moment to slow down, connect with others and weave your part of this collective story.
 We look forward to welcoming you to the collaborative weaving space at our conferences.
