Cultural Heritage Services

IES provides tailored cultural heritage services to support clients in fulfilling their obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act and associated agreements. Our work prioritises meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners and aligns with both legal requirements and cultural protocols.

Our cultural heritage services include:

• Aboriginal Heritage Risk Assessment & Site Identification

• Liaison with Traditional Owner groups and Aboriginal Corporations

• Section 18 Monitoring

• Heritage Impact Assessments and Cultural Surveys

• Cultural Site Protection Plans

We work closely with developers, contractors, and government agencies to identify risks early and embed respectful, community-led heritage planning across project lifecycles.


Indigenous Special Services

Our team can facilitate culturally appropriate ceremonies and services that recognise the importance of Country and cultural connection. We offer:

• Welcome to Country speeches

• Smoking Ceremonies

• Sand Casting Ceremonies

• Onsite cultural representation and storytelling
  
   

Cultural Awareness Training

At IES, we offer Cross-Cultural Awareness Training tailored to foster understanding, respect, and collaboration between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across diverse workplaces and industries.

Our sessions provide more than just compliance — they offer insight into the cultural protocols, values, and historical context that shape Aboriginal communities today. Delivered from an Aboriginal perspective, the training encourages participants to engage meaningfully, challenge assumptions, and recognise the importance of working together respectfully on Country.

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Training outcomes include:

• Increased awareness of Aboriginal history, connection to Country, and community dynamics

• Understanding of cultural protocols, language, and kinship systems

• Tools for building stronger relationships with Aboriginal colleagues, stakeholders, and Traditional Owners

• Practical strategies for embedding cultural safety into everyday work practices

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These sessions are ideal for government agencies, contractors, developers, and corporate teams seeking to deepen cultural competency and support inclusive workplaces. Training can be delivered as one-off sessions or integrated into ongoing onboarding and staff development.