Partnerships

Nangak Tamboree is founded on the principle of partnership and shared stewardship. As a significant ecological and cultural corridor, its long-term success relies on collaboration between Traditional Owners, La Trobe University, local communities, environmental organisations, educators, researchers and government stakeholders. Together, these partnerships help protect, restore and celebrate this important landscape while creating opportunities for learning, connection and innovation.

At the heart of Nangak Tamboree is a commitment to working alongside the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people , whose deep cultural knowledge and enduring connection to Country guide the care and management of the waterway corridor. Through partnerships that support cultural land management practices, including cultural burning and ecological restoration, the project recognises and respects the role of Traditional Owners as custodians of the land and waterways.

Nangak Tamboree also brings together a diverse network of environmental and community organisations. Collaborative projects with groups such as the, Darebin Creek Management Committee and Melbourne Water have demonstrated the power of shared action in restoring habitats, improving biodiversity and strengthening connections between people and place.

As part of La Trobe University's vision for a University City, partnerships across education, research and industry help transform Nangak Tamboree into a living laboratory for ecological resilience, sustainability and community learning. These collaborations support teaching and research, create opportunities for local schools and community groups, and contribute to innovative approaches to water management, biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation.

By fostering strong and enduring partnerships, Nangak Tamboree creates a shared responsibility for caring for this valuable regional asset, ensuring it continues to benefit people, wildlife and future generations.