3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANK YOU This Strategy is a living document that has been woven by Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung People) and their diverse voices and experiences across Djandak (Dja Dja Wurrung Country). The Dja Dja Wurrung Group is indebted to the Djaara People who generously contributed their biocultural knowledge and guidance to the project team in the development of this Strategy. This Strategy reflects their expertise, passion, and commitment to the continuing practice of Djandak Wi. We thank all Djaara People, the project team, and staff across the Dja Dja Wurrung Group for their contribution to the development of the Strategy. We thank the Dja Dja Wurrung Group executive management team and boards for their ongoing support and guidance. DISCLAIMER This Strategy was developed by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (trading as DJAARA). The timeline of this Strategy aligns with the Dhelkunya Dja Healthy Country Plan 2014 – 2034, however regular reviews of this Strategy will occur to grow with the Djandak Wi program. While the vision and framework of this Strategy will remain, the focus areas and associated activities will be reviewed every two years to assess progress, prioritise projects, and develop new initiatives where necessary. CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STATEMENT Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property expresses the tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage, traditional knowledge, and traditional Cultural expressions held by individuals, families, kinships, and communities. As guided by the Dja Dja Wurrung Cultural Integrity Guidelines, we ask that you respect the Cultural expressions and knowledge shared by Djaara throughout this Strategy. CONFIDENTIALITY This Strategy is interspersed with direct quotes from Djaara People who contributed to the development of this Strategy. The quotes have been de-identified to ensure anonymity and are shared for the purpose of this Strategy only. This document is provided on a confidential basis and may not be reproduced in part or whole, or furnished to any party, other than those to whom copies have been provided, without prior written approval of DJAARA. WHO TO CONTACT The Djandak Wi teams work across DJAARA and DJANDAK (a Dja Dja Wurrung enterprise). DJAARA concentrates on planning, strategy, policy, program development, partnerships, communications, and engagement, and can be contacted at djandakwi@djadjawurrung.com.au. DJANDAK concentrates on quoting, resourcing, burn preparation, delivery, and monitoring, and can be contacted at forestryandfire@ djadjawurrung.com.au. © DJAARA, 2024. All rights reserved. Except for bona fide use for the purpose of research, critique, or review, permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) (Copyright Act), no part of this Strategy may be reproduced or transmitted or stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of DJAARA. We expressly disclaim any claims arising from representations, whether express or implied, or reliance upon any representations made regarding our recommendations or information within this Strategy. None of the information provided in this Strategy, by DJAARA, is intended to offer legal or any other professional advice.
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