Yurlendj-nganjin ('everyone's knowledge' / 'our intelligence')

Deakin University in Melbourne hosted the Yurlendj-nganjin (‘everyone’s knowledge’/’our intelligence’) event at their campus. Led by a number of Aboriginal People, the event aimed to provide insight into Indigenous knowledge within Australian built environment practice. AILA was represented by National Board member and Connection to Country Committee member, Sara Padgett Kjaersgaard. “The event was intimate (intentionally) and incredibly powerful as it was led by a diverse range of Aboriginal People. It provided a deep insight into Indigenous Knowledge System context, challenges and aspirations and Indigenous practice realities” said Kjaersgaard. AILA’s Connection to Country Committee was formed in July 2017 and has a current objective of developing a Reconciliation Action Plan in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia and four Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island Advisors. “AILA has the opportunity to use the learnings from the report to develop a range of policies and initiatives out of the RAP that support how these principles become embedded in the organisation and provide continuing professional development of its members” said Kjaersgaard.