Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

This LibGuide provides a starting point for finding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library materials, resources and subject guides

Articles

Integrating Indigenous enterprises into the Australian construction industry
Explores barriers to entry for Indigenous businesses into the Australian construction industry. Could be used for reflecting on potential barriers in ways of working and procurement.

How the construction industry can be a voice for reconciliation
Discusses how the construction industry is making steps towards reconciliation including in design and planning, supply chains, and preservation and heritage. Could be used for finding examples of best practice that could be embedded in work.
YARNNUP
YARNNUP is a company that assists in incorporating Aboriginal design principles and Connecting with Country in design and construction projects. Could be used as an example of successful Indigenous business.
Using an Indigenous Building and Construction Company to Help Close the Gap
Case Studies: Wunanbiri Preschool Refurbishment and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs Bourke Office. Could be used as a case study on a successful project.
BARPA
Website of BARPA, an Indigenous owned Australian commercial construction company. Example of successful Indigenous business.
Wamarra
Website of Wamarra, an Aboriginal owned and operated Victorian-based civil contractor. Example of successful Indigenous business.
Incorporating Indigenous knowledge into infrastructure projects
Reflections on incorporating connections to land in infrastructure projects. Could be use for prompting self-reflection on facets of construction and ways of working.