Noosa Council Support For The Kabi Kabi Commitment

Frank Wilkie5:37

Thank you Aunty Helena. I too would like to acknowledge that we're meeting on the traditional land of the Kabi Kabi people and also pay my respects to those who are present and emerging. I reiterate your continual invitation. For us to join you as joint custodians in caring for this place that we love and caring for each other. Next on the agenda is item three which is the report direct to the Ordinary Meeting and directly reflecting what we've been talking about. This report is about support for the Kabi Kabi Commitment and we have Kim Rawlings here for this report. Kim can you give us a summary please.

Good morning everybody. I too would first like to acknowledge and pay my respects and thank our friends who join us today. Helena gulash, Director and secretary Brian Warner. Director Melissa Bond, Director Cecilia Combo, and Director Kerry Jones. Thank you very much. Also acknowledging chairman Norman bond and Director uncle Douglas I'm very honoured and privileged to be here in this moment, and forgive me if I get a little bit emotional. Thank you thank all, you so much for providing us this opportunity today and for sharing your time and wisdom so generously with us over many years but very much few months during the development of the Kabi Kabi Commitment. As we work together to strengthen our relationship, we are deeply grateful to you all. Thank you. I'd also like to thank you very much. Lynn Bamford, Andrew Saunders, and Kerri Contini, who unfortunately invaded today. I'm saying some sincere apologies. She's unwell. She would have loved to have been here. Thank you all for your immense commitment and contribution for getting us to this important occasion today and to the energy and passion that you bring for this Council and this community. We're very lucky to have people like you. Thank you. I feel very proud and privileged to present this report to you, Council. This report seeks council's acknowledgement, support and commitment to the Kabi Kabi Commitment. Importantly, this action marks an incredibly significant opportunity for Council to further demonstrate its respect for the First Nations people and our enduring commitment to care for the land, water and people of Noosa. Every so often an opportunity arises transformative with potential where the circumstances and timing are just right to partner in a manner that generates significant long-term and intergenerational benefit for the Noosa community. The Kabi Kabi is one of these opportunities. As part of the world's oldest continuing culture Kabi Kabi peoples have been living sustainably in the Noosa region for over 30,000 years caring for and regenerating the land. In late 2021 Council endorsed the development of a Destination Management Plan for Noosa as an important step in managing noosa's success as a sustainable destination. As part of that process and council's core our sustainability program and First Nations partnership Council worked alongside Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation to develop the Kabi Kabi Commitment. The is an invitation from the Traditional Custodians of Noosa to residents, businesses and visitors to open our hearts and minds, become custodians of our collective home and ensure it is a place that regenerates and sustains nature now so that it can continue to sustain future generations in return. The Kabi Kabi Commitment builds on and celebrates the long history of sustainable development in Noosa. It aligns with the long-term values of Noosa values in environmental protection, stewardship and sustainability. Embracing the Kabi commitment honours this. It enhances noosa's culture of Different by Nature. It strengthens council's commitment to the greater good and reaffirms council's dedication to walk in partnership with Kabi Kabi peoples to protect, sustain and enhance the natural systems that we rely on. It is these natural systems that underpin our values and why we call Noosa home. It is these natural systems that must be managed sustainably and holistically for future generations to continue to thrive in this truly unique and special place. Council the report recommends that Council you acknowledge support and commit to the Kabi Kabi embrace the commitment. Shared principles of custodianship and co-stewardship of noosa's land and waters in partnership with Kabi Kabi as outlined in the Kabi Kabi Commitment. And note that Council will continue to partner with Kabi Kabi to identify opportunities to embed their knowledge traditions and aspirations in council's strategies, plans, projects and services across all key areas of Council work. I'd like to now invite each of the directors if you would like to say anything at this point. That would be amazing. And we can then ask Director Brian Warner to read the commitment and share that with us all.