We are currently working on a broad range of projects with Traditional Owners, remote communities and land and sea management practitioners through collaborative and scientific partnerships across north Australia.
What we’re up to

Land and Sea Management
NAILSMA supports Indigenous Land and Sea Managers across north Australia through the delivery of small and large scale projects across a diverse range of issues affecting Indigenous communities. Read more

Economic Development and Employment
Indigenous Australians are responsible for managing well over 45% of the north, but have interests over the entire region. We also make up a significant and rapidly growing proportion of the population. Read more

Collaborative Research Partnerships
NAILSMA develops collaborative and innovative strategic partnerships that integrate cultural, economic, and land management outcomes that build local capacity and control. Read more

Education and Training
NAILSMA uses land and sea management based activities as an attraction and engagement tool to achieve employment-ready training and higher education participation outcomes . Read more
Latest News

$2.6 million dollar boost to support Indigenous rangers use of digital tools across northern Australia
Monday, September 27, 2021
Empowering Indigenous led approaches to use AI and digital technology for healthy Country Read more