Research Questions
Task 1
What are floods, and what are their positive and negative impacts in Australia?
- What causes floods in Australia, and what different types of floods are there?
- List some negative impacts of floods on people, property, and the environment.
- Describe at least two positive impacts that floods can have on the environment or communities.
Task 2
How have traditional and current land management practices helped communities respond to flooding events in Australia?
- Choose one community from the provided case studies (e.g., Martuwarra Fitzroy River, Balnggarrawarra Melsonby Rangers, or Birrarung). What strategies did they use to manage floods?
- How do traditional Indigenous land management strategies compare with more modern/current approaches?
- What evidence was there of risk reduction or community resilience in your case study?
Task 3
How could your local community better prepare for and respond to future floods by integrating traditional knowledge and modern practices?
- Identify areas in your local community at risk of flooding and discuss the existing local emergency management plans. Do these include references to Indigenous knowledge or practices?
- Consult online resources and information from the Traditional Custodians of your area (where possible): What land management strategies could improve flood resilience or sustainability in your community?
- Design a short proposal or infographic (using digital tools) that outlines a flood management strategy for your local area, incorporating both traditional and current methods, justifying your recommendations.