Aboriginal cultural heritage

Australia's First Nations have been here for time immemorial, maintaining connections to culture and Country. Archaeological sites and cultural landscapes provide physical evidence of this long-term and ongoing presence. 

We offer a range of cultural heritage services to satisfy the requirements of both First Peoples - State Relations (VIC) and Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania, including:

• Aboriginal Heritage Assessment Reports (TAS)
• Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs, VIC)
• Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Test (PAHT, VIC)
• Excavation methodologies
• Heritage survey
• Preparation and lodgement of site cards
• Permit applications
• Test excavation
• Salvage excavation
• Post-excavation reporting

All of our work in Victoria is completed in accordance with the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (VIC) and Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 (VIC), as well as in cooperation with the relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP).

In lutruwita/Tasmania, our work is completed in accordance with the requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975 (TAS) and Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania's (2023) Aboriginal Heritage Standards and Procedures. All work is completed in partnership with an approved Aboriginal Heritage Officer, who leads Aboriginal community consultation and the assessment of cultural heritage significance. We work alongside the Aboriginal Heritage Officer during heritage survey and while developing heritage management recommendations.