Colonial load and cultural conflict project is funded by Natural Hazards Research Australia.
From 2025 to 2027 this nationally focused project aims to investigate the representation, experiences and sector specific causes of colonial load and cultural conflict among current and former First Nations staff and volunteers in Australia’s emergency services, land management and resilience sector.
Through the project, we will • Describe Indigenous participation in the sector • Identify sector specific causes of colonial load and cultural conflict • Develop recommendations to foster safer, inclusive and welcoming workplaces where First Nations people can flourish