Aboriginal Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
Understanding and respecting Aboriginal culture begins with Aboriginal people.
Our leading Aboriginal archaeology experts are renowned for careful, considerate and comprehensive work in Aboriginal archaeology founded on respect for Country and culture.
We provide culturally sensitive heritage services in partnership with our established network of Aboriginal stakeholders, knowledge holders and Registered Aboriginal Parties across NSW.
Our approach begins with listening to local Aboriginal knowledge holders and to your strategic project requirements. We have proven ability to work across large and complex project areas, and within numerous layers of legislation, regulations and guidelines.
From archaeological and cultural assessments and impact permit applications to large scale surveys, excavations and management of unexpected finds, we provide the full range of Aboriginal archaeological services.
Respect, rapport, reconciliation
We work in partnership with local Aboriginal knowledge holders, Registered Aboriginal Parties, Native Title holders across NSW and Heritage NSW as the responsible regulator.
Our team of experienced and diverse consultants are nominated to your project to allow for cultural preferences and knowledge-sharing practices.
Founded on respect for Country and culture
services
Aboriginal community consultation
Community forums and Aboriginal focus groups
Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment reports (ACHARs)
Liaison with Registered Aboriginal Parties, Native Title holders and Local Aboriginal Land Councils
Anthropological research
Geomorphology
Reburial of Aboriginal artefacts on Country
Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) searches and updates
Archaeological research designs, surveys and reporting
Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) applications
Coordination of Aboriginal site officers for fieldwork
Archaeological test excavations, salvage and monitoring
Unexpected finds management
Analysis of Aboriginal artefacts
Rock art recording
Reburial of Aboriginal artefacts on Country or in keeping places
projects
“The artefacts have been wrapped in paperbark and returned to the earth in a way that shows cultural respect and protocol.”