Cultural Values Assessment
Considering a Cultural Values Assessment?
Cultural Values Assessments play a crucial role in strategic planning, particularly when proposed changes may impact landscapes of cultural, social, or spiritual significance. These assessments offer a holistic, anthropological mapping of the country, illuminating the stories, places, and relationships embedded in the landscape.
Potential commissioning points include:
- Local government and infrastructure projects – Planning scheme amendments, zoning change studies, and tourism initiatives.
- Public land managers – Scoping or changing land-use arrangements in parks, reserves, or forests.
- Catchment Management Authorities – Planning strategies for waterways, wetlands, or catchments.
- Fisheries and coastal managers – Evaluating marine protected areas, aquaculture zones, or shoreline modifications.
Why Commission a Cultural Values Assessment?
A cultural values assessment will support your organisation to:
- Recognise opportunities to enhance cultural connections and build stronger community relationships.
- Support responsible stewardship of land and water through the integration of Indigenous knowledge and values.
- Demonstrate respect and integrity in planning, management, and compliance contexts
- Strengthen governance outcomes by ensuring decisions reflect both environmental and cultural responsibilities.
- Identify and prevent social and cultural risks before they become costly disputes or redesigns.