There are a number of guiding documents that help Goulburn Broken CMA support Traditional Owner engagement and participation in natural resource management.
Guiding documents: Country Plans
The Goulburn Broken CMA has supported Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Taungurung Land and Waters Council to develop individual Country plans for their respective Traditional Lands. The Country plans reflect the values, actions and objectives that Traditional Owners have in relation to caring for Country, and are designed to assist partners in understanding the aspirations of Traditional Owners so that projects and opportunities developed align with the Country plans.
Guiding documents: Memorandum of Understanding
An updated Memorandum of Understanding was developed and signed in August 2025 between Goulburn Broken CMA and Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation. The purpose of this MOU is to define the terms of a cooperative relationship between the two organisations with respect to activities, programs and partnerships on Yorta Yorta Country within the Goulburn Broken Catchment.
Guiding documents: Indigenous Participation Plan
This participation plan defines the cooperative relationship between Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, and the Goulburn Broken Catchment CMA, with respect to participation activities, programs and partnerships within the catchment. Implementation of the plan is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and the Victorian Government.
Guiding documents: Reconciliation Action Plan
The Reconciliation Action Plan expresses Goulburn Broken CMA's continuing commitment to reconciliation. This includes as leaders for increased cultural respect, engagement, equity and opportunity for employment and business on Country for Traditional Owners, and other Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples.