The Gimuy Walubara Yindinji people have a deep and enduring connection to the land and waters of Gimuy Country, an area now also occupied by Cairns City. However, cultural values and aspirations are often overlooked in Western planning frameworks and the modelling tools that shape decision-making. Traditional Owners are frequently consulted late in the process, limiting their ability to advocate for their priorities in ways that align with government planning systems.

Alluvium Consulting is supporting the development of a Traditional Owner-led Catchment Management Plan for Trinity Inlet. Led by Abriculture, this project aims to support the Gimuy Walubara Yindinji people to lead an inclusive approach to managing their waterways – sharing stories, lore and totems with community. It aims to create opportunties to actively manage Gimuy land, have traditional knowledge acknowledged and respected, and be genuinely engaged by government​. By elevating Traditional Owner leadership, the plan will drive meaningful action for both cultural and environmental outcomes.

In this project, we realised our commitment to fostering Traditional Ownership in land and water stewardship. Our role is to guide, advise, and stand beside Gimuy Walubara Yindinji people. We facilitated conversations about values and threats, offer guidance on knowledge collection, and help shape a plan that will attract investment for cultural, environmental, and employment outcomes.