Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Hear directly from Traditional Owner governance members as they reflect on their journey partnering with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to lead the design and delivery of the RTP’s $51.8M Traditional Owner Reef Protection program.
Their stories reveal what is possible when the focus shifts from designing for people to designing with people. Through genuine partnership, shared decision-making and Traditional Owner leadership, knowledge and expertise, communities have helped drive Traditional Owner-led projects that are creating positive outcomes for people and Reef Country alike.
Their reflections on the power of working together reveal what can be achieved when leadership is shared.
Hear directly from Traditional Owner governance members as they reflect on their journey partnering with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to lead the design and delivery of the RTP’s $51.8M Traditional Owner Reef Protection program.
Their stories reveal what is possible when the focus shifts from designing for people to designing with people. Through genuine partnership, shared decision-making and Traditional Owner leadership, knowledge and expertise, communities have helped drive Traditional Owner-led projects that are creating positive outcomes for people and Reef Country alike.
Their reflections on the power of working together reveal what can be achieved when leadership is shared.










