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Research guides and resources

These publications provide easy-to-access summaries and guides on a range of native title and Indigenous research topics and resources.

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PBC resources - Metadata and digital media files

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Taungurung decision-making guide

Dr Belinda Burbidge, Toni Bauman

Taungurung Land and Waters Council and AIATSIS collaboratively produced a decision-making guide for Taungurung people to use in governance.

The guide contains practical information on:

National PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The National PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources for Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), also known as Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBCs).

Western Australia PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The Western Australia PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources that may be useful to prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs), also known as registered native title

Victoria PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The Victoria PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources that may be useful to prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs), also known as registered native title bodies

New South Wales PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The New South Wales PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources that may be useful to Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), also known as Registered Native Title Bodies

Queensland PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The Queensland PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources that may be useful to Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), also known as Registered Native Title Bodies

Native Title Information Handbook

Native Title Information Handbooks

AIATSIS Research

The Native Title Information Handbook - National Overview provides a summary of resources and information relating to key areas of native title, including legislation and case law, government policies and procedures, and indigenous land use.

South Australia PBC Funding and Training Guide

AIATSIS Research

The South Australia PBC Funding and Training Guide brings together information about funding opportunities, programs, services and other resources that may be useful to prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs), also known as registered native title bodies