Incorporating Australian and international examples, this unit explores the synergies between natural resource-based enterprise development and Indigenous livelihoods. The learning materials and assessment items provide coverage of the social, economic, cultural, policy and environmental context related to natural resource use (plants and animals and land- and sea-based enterprises) and aspects of Indigenous livelihood enterprise establishment, operation, and sustainability. Key topics covered during the unit include contribution of natural resources to Indigenous peoples; economic development theory; sustainable livelihood frameworks; governance, business models, sustainable harvests, and success factors and co-benefits.
Students attend a 5-day Darwin-based intensive, which includes lectures, discussions and two day/overnight field trip to experience first-hand Top End Indigenous enterprises operating in a variety of settings. Preparatory online activities and assignments are conducted before and after the intensive. The assessment items provide practical experience in planning and applying for funding for natural resource-based enterprises.
Online enrolment is not available for this unit due to the field trip requirements. Students are required to check enrolment availability with the lecturer. To enrol, Special Enrolment is required through eForms.
