Minjerribah Futures Supporting the economic transition of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) Acknowledgment of Country Caring for Country, culture and people We acknowledge the Quandamooka people Yura ngiyara Minjerribah Futures is inspired by the Quandamooka as the Traditional Custodians of Minjerribah people’s commitment to caring for Country, culture and surrounding Quandamooka Country. We Nunagal, Goenbal, Ngugi Quandamookajen jara yari balga acknowledge Quandamooka Elders past, and people. This initiative strives to support the present and emerging and recognise the Minjerribah dada dimanggalijara. aspirations of Quandamooka people on Quandamooka “I have not come here today to give anything Quandamooka people’s unique, unbroken Berren nginda gagum jarala Country, and be guided by Quandamooka principles and ongoing spiritual and cultural connection to the Quandamooka people. These orders of sustainability and respect. Many of the projects with the lands and waters of Moreton Bay. Ngali yari nginda ngundu numbai marumba. give them nothing. Rather, I come on support the Traditional Custodians to maximise behalf of all Australian people to recognise the benefits from improved self determination, their existing rights and interests.” Greetings to you all, economic opportunities and the strengthening The Nunagal, Goenbal, Ngugi people of Quandamooka Country of culture that are the legacy of native title. The Say welcome to Quandamooka Country. Judge Dowsett Minjerribah is a strong sacred Country. Quandamooka People have native title rights over 90 Minjerribah native title determination 4 July 2011 Now you are here on Country per cent of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). We ask you to show only good. Aunty Sandra Delaney Quandamooka Elder, artist and Jandai language consultant Cover image: Yulu Burri Ba dancer Yulludarrah Walker. Back cover and artwork throughout by: Shara Delaney, Noonuccal, Goenpul and Ngugi peoples, Minjerribah Futures 2018. Acrylic on canvas. Commissioned by Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development. Design: Goldi Design. Photography: David Kelly. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware that this document may contain the image and/or name of deceased persons. 2 Minjerribah Futures 3 Environmentally pristine, with a Strategy and success thriving economy In partnership Year of Indigenous Tourism Minjerribah Futures extends Minjerribah Futures will also deliver Minjerribah Futures is being delivered in The group comprises representatives from the Queensland’s potential to position itself as the work of the former North new infrastructure projects that collaboration with key partners in tourism, Department of State Development, Tourism and the nation’s leader in Indigenous tourism education and training, research, local government, Innovation, Straddie Chamber of Commerce, is unmatched. More tourists than ever Stradbroke Island Economic will dramatically improve island the business sector and the community. Stradbroke Ferries, Made in Minjerribah, Redlands before want a cultural experience when Coast Chamber of Commerce, Redland City Council, they travel and Queensland is perfectly Transition Strategy. It is a lifestyle. There will be better walking The Minjerribah Futures team is committed to actively Brisbane Marketing, Tourism and Events Queensland, placed to capitalise on that demand. significant investment by and recreational tracks, a landmark engaging with the island community and visitors to The University of Queensland, Regional Development ensure an open exchange of ideas and updates on Nowhere is this potential more evident than on the Queensland Government contemporary cultural facility, a Australia, the Department of Small Business, all projects. As of December 2019, more than 4700 Minjerribah, where the timeless attractions of to support the transition of redeveloped education and training Employment and Training and Quandamooka submissions had been received and conversations a stunning landscape and relaxed lifestyle, as Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC). beautiful Minjerribah from its centre, public art place markers in had as part of the ongoing public consultation on well as easy access to two international airports, past reliance on sand mining Gumpi (Dunwich), Pulan (Amity Point) Minjerribah’s economic transition since 2011. Minjerribah Futures continues to deliver certainty are supported by the unique culture and ancient and opportunities for investment and that means traditions of the Quandamooka people. to a new future as a leading and Mulumba (Point Lookout), and The transformation of the island to a leading tourism Minjerribah’s time in the sun will be bright. destination for cultural and eco- the Gumpi master plan will provide destination for high value travelers will be the work In recognition of the impacts of the COVID-19 tourism, built on a foundation a blueprint to improve the town’s of many over many years. In recognition of this, the pandemic, the 2020 Queensland Year of program is supported by the Minjerribah Futures Indigenous Tourism has been extended to of Quandamooka culture and liveability and enhance its role as Reference Group. The role of the Reference Group include 2021. Over the two years, the Queensland sustainability. Minjerribah will the tourism gateway to the island. is to advance the tourism industry on Minjerribah Government, working closely with First Nations be environmentally pristine, in a sustainable way, progressing the vision of people and businesses and the wider tourism All projects will be complete by 2021, the island as a globally recognised cultural and sector, will drive visitation to Indigenous with a thriving economy. “I fill my work days building tracks marking a significant milestone in eco-tourism destination built on a foundation for all the community and tourists, experiences across the state, as well as support of Quandamooka culture and sustainability. capacity building and product development. the island’s long-term transformation bringing in more people to the to a cultural and eco-tourism hub. island and bringing them to do The development of Indigenous tourism more things on the island.” experiences on Minjerribah in 2020 and 2021 is a key platform of the Year of Indigenous Tourism. Will Mewett Quandamooka Land and Sea Ranger 4 Minjerribah Futures 5 Situated in stunning Moreton Bay, just 30 kilometres Sixteen projects across Country, culture Around 145 new jobs have been supported on from Brisbane, Minjerribah as it is known by its and people make up the current program. the island since the economic transition began Traditional Custodians, the Quandamooka people, Collectively these projects are: and many more are on the horizon as new is the second largest sand island in the world, and opportunities arise in tourism, education and • delivering bold and exciting initiatives to create among the most beautiful. This unique destination is training, construction and land management. new cultural and eco-tourism experiences, enliven the perfect balance of nature, Indigenous culture and existing business and attract new international Among some of the early success stories are the modern lifestyle with a vibrant, passionate community. and domestic visitation and investment; expansions in eco-tourism experiences through As decades of sand mining concluded on 31 Quandamooka Coast, the new Jarlo Beetle recreational • delivering increased capability to educate and December 2019, a pathway has been collectively trail designed and constructed by Quandamooka train a growing and energetic workforce; and mapped to transition Minjerribah and its residents Land and Sea Rangers, the launch of Australia’s first and workers towards a thriving, more sustainable • improving the lifestyle, economic and Aboriginal owned and operated ocean-based whale economy, within a pristine natural environment. educational opportunities for the island’s watching venture, Yalingbila Tours, and the 5000 hectare community today and tomorrow. extension to the Naree Budjong Djara National Park. Minjerribah Futures represents the Queensland Government’s significant investment in the transition Minjerribah’s transition is unfolding and picking of the island to a leading cultural and eco-tourism up speed. By 2021 its transformation will be a true destination, built on a foundation of Quandamooka Queensland success story to be shared by all. culture and sustainability. This initiative’s approach is guided by the values and aspirations of our key “It’s great to see young people on the island partner, the Quandamooka people. These values are with jobs now and with such a new outlook articulated in Gudjundabu Marumba Gubiyiyanya on life. If native title does little else than (Tourism for a Glad Tomorrow), a five-year strategy that it will have been a wonderful thing.” to diversify and expand the current tourism industry by providing opportunities for self-determination and economic advancement for the Quandamooka people. Elder Aunty Evelyn Parkin Yulu Burri Ba dancers at Mulumba (Point Lookout) headland 6 Minjerribah Futures 7 QUAMPI The Quandamooka Art Museum and Performance Institute (QUAMPI) will be a cultural tourism experience for Queensland bringing together ancient Quandamooka artefacts with contemporary art, music, dance and performance. QUAMPI will enable the Quandamooka People to practise and share their culture, heritage and art with visitors from all over the world. It will also become the home of the Quandamooka