Stories of agreement making
Find out more about agreement making projects the Right People for Country program has supported in the past:
Walking Country to reach a boundary agreement
I was so proud to be part of this journey and I hope we have made our old people proud. And to have the opportunity to work closely with our neighbours was really satisfying knowing that we both share the same compassion for caring for Country.
- Tammy Gilson, Wadawurrung
Negotiating requires a shift from thinking we have everything to lose, to focusing on what we have to gain. You need a level of flexibility about the outcome you are seeking. Both parties are going to make compromises—it’s about give and take. We need to be strategic and ask: what does it mean within the big picture?
- Marcus Stewart, Taungurung