At Firesticks, we're empowering mob to utilise Indigenous knowledges in caring for Country, including Cultural Fire. But we need your help to continue this vital work 🔥 firesticks.raisely.com 📷 Buluwai, Wakka Wakka and Tagalaka Country. Credit: Josh Neufeld and Bella Laifoo.

🔥 Supported by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, our new collaborative project 'Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Resilience' unites First Nations communities, partner organisations, and graziers to revitalise Queensland’s agricultural landscapes through Cultural Fire.

Peter Townsend, Wiradjuri, Wayilwan and Gomeroi Fire Practitioner gives us an insight into his Cultural Fire journey in this powerful short film. Watch now 👉🏾 vimeo.com/951998233?shar… 🎥 Vera Hong and Craig Bender. Grant funding from @aus_gov

👏🏾 Big win for Country! We're celebrating the historic announcement of the Great Koala National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast – a crucial step towards protecting the koala and its habitat for generations to come: abc.net.au/news/2025-09-0…

Reconnecting pathways on Wakka Wakka and Jarowair Country 🌿 Beautiful captures throughout a Cultural Burn from our Cultural Fire Practitioner Matty. He was recently on Wakka Wakka & Jarowair Country with the Bunya Peoples' Aboriginal Corporation and Nyanda Jagera Rangers.

"I love being able to practice culture as a way of employment and carrying on the knowledge that has been passed onto me as a young fella. It’s really important, as it’s my responsibility to keep that going." – Matthew Whitelock, Bundjalung Man and Cultural Fire Practitioner

The findings are in. Australia's National Climate Risk Assessment highlights the urgent risks we face and points to a clear path forward. To adapt and build resilience, we must embrace Indigenous knowledge and practices.

A big thank you to Lead Fire Practitioner Pete Townsend for carrying out a Cultural Burn at the Wellington Town Common on his traditional Country. By strategically burning the weeds, he's creating space for native vegetation to re-establish itself. 🌳

"I've seen the risks to potential bushfire minimised and communities feel a lot safer...the non-Indigenous community are now realising our ancient practices do help maintain Country in many ways." – Peter Townsend, Lead Fire Practitioner at firesticks.org.au

📢 New Book Alert! 📢 We're thrilled to announce the release of Animals on Country, the latest children's book from our co-founder and Tagalaka man, Victor Steffensen, beautifully illustrated by Sandra Steffensen.

After nearly three years of careful planning with Elders and community, the Kaurna Fire Team successfully completed the first Cultural Burn on Yarta Bulti, Torrens Island. This place holds immense cultural significance, and returning fire to the land was an act of healing.

Caring for Country is more than just a job; it's a deep cultural responsibility. By creating employment and economic opportunities, we are empowering First Nations communities to use ancient knowledge to find solutions for today's environmental issues: firesticks.raisely.com

Burn season in Greater Sydney is winding down, but we're not finished yet! 🔥 Our last Cultural Burn for the year will be at Orchard Hills on Stringybark Country, followed by important post-burn and reading Country assessments.

🔥 We're supporting a network of Indigenous Fire Practitioners by creating vital pathways for employment, economic development and cultural knowledge transfer. ➡️ Donate today: firesticks.raisely.com

🌳 Join Alex Bradbury, Puthikwilayti Palawa man and Community Systems Officer at Firesticks, on Gudjuda Country as part of our 'Indigenous Knowledge for Climate Resilience' project, supported by the Australian Government's Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

The latest Quarter 3 Newsletter is live! 🔥 Keen to learn about what's happening across the Firesticks network? 👉 Read now: mailchi.mp/firesticks.org… Want more? Join our community: 👉 Subscribe: firesticks.org.au/connect/

We're excited to share Animals on Country, the brand-new children's book by our co-founder, Tagalaka man Victor Steffensen, and illustrated by his sister Sandra. This book is more than a story; it's a lesson on caring for Country and its animals: ➡️ allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Vi…

🤝🏾 For the last 10 years, Firesticks has partnered with more than 35 communities, in Australia and abroad, empowering them to restore the cultural health and identity of their Country. 🧡 Learn more: firesticks.org.au/our-approach/

Bringing fire back to Noongar Boodja, WA. 🔥 Together and under the guidance of their Elders, we brought the right fire back to Country, a first since the old people managed land with fire.

Recently, Dharug Traditional Owners led Cultural Burn at Mt Sion, Glenbrook. This powerful collaboration—involving First Nations Community, Firesticks, GS LLS, BMCC, and FRNSW—was guided by traditional knowledge and a commitment to Caring for Country. Co-management in action!🤝🏾