One Basin CRC will work with Jibija Ung-Gwee to provide First Nations Engagement sessions at the 2025 One Basin Annual Event.

Jibija Ung-Gwee, an Aboriginal family-owned enterprise led by Tracey and Travis Harbour, brings a deeply grounded, community-led approach to cultural engagement, storytelling, and research. Rooted in Winton, Queensland, their work exemplifies how cultural education can empower communities and strengthen cross-cultural understanding. Their Talk Book initiative offers an innovative, Indigenous-led framework for research and engagement – centering story, listening, and relational accountability as fundamental to ethical collaboration.

In response to a recommendation from the One Basin CRC’s First Nations Advisory Committee, Jibija Ung-Gwee has partnered with the CRC to share their insights and methodologies. Their involvement contributes significantly to shaping culturally safe research practices across the Basin, ensuring Indigenous voices remain central to project design, delivery, and evaluation. Through their collaboration, the CRC is further embedding First Nations values of respect, reciprocity, and self-determination into its operations.