A new practical guide will help Aboriginal organisations explore business and employment opportunities in Western Australia’s growing aquaculture industry.
- New guide to support Aboriginal participation in Western Australia’s growing aquaculture industry
- Resource provides information on opportunities, risks, business models, and regulatory requirements
A new practical guide will help Aboriginal organisations explore business and employment opportunities in Western Australia’s growing aquaculture industry.
The WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has released the Setting up for Success: Aquaculture guide, providing Aboriginal groups interested in entering the sector with practical information to help understand the opportunities, requirements, and risks involved.
Aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest-growing food production sectors and has significant potential to create new jobs, support regional communities, and diversify Western Australia’s economy through the sustainable production of marine and freshwater species.
The guide was initiated by the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia and was developed in collaboration with DPIRD and supported through funding from the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia.
Developed following consultation with Aboriginal people and organisations, the guide provides practical information about the WA aquaculture industry, including production systems, regulatory requirements, business models, and key considerations for organisations looking to participate in the sector.
It joins DPIRD’s existing Setting up for Success resources, which provide practical information to support Aboriginal participation in pastoral, bushfood, and carbon farming industries.
The guide is available at Setting up for Success guides | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and CRCNA projects – Aboriginal commercial fishing and aquaculture northern Western Australia.
