Village Lore

This is land of the sovereign Kabi Kabi Peoples, and as “traditional owners” have exercised their rights in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (13 Sept, 2007) and Aboriginal Grandmothers Lore. The fundamental importance of the right of self-determination of all peoples, is embodied in the Grandmothers Lore Notice served upon Queensland State Government in December 2023.

The Caretaker Notice of appointment over this sacred ceremonial land is pursued in a spirit of partnership and mutual respect with the community. The Community Village project to assist the homeless in the region, is therefore supported by the sovereign (non-corporate) Kabi Kabi Peoples.

Rules that apply to come onto the land

Rules that apply to everyone who comes onto Kabi Kabi sacred land may be changed or updated from time to time without notice. Any changes to rules will take precedence over rules previously issued.

1. Respect, maintain and protect the land water and air. Place rubbish in bins, keep spaces clean & tidy.
2. Respect, maintain and protect all living things on the dha’ghun (land). Including each other.
3. Public access is by entry permit only issued by the sovereign Kabi Kabi Caretaker or their appointed representative, and is not transferable.
4. A permit may be revoked if a rule is broken. Permit holders will be given one opportunity to rectify the issue, and if they fail to do so in the shortest time possible, their permit will be revoked, whereupon they must immediately leave the dah’ghun. Any items left behind in the village will be set aside for collection within 24 hours, following which time, the items will be declared abandoned and offered for collection.
5. For the safety of all, parking, camping and vehicle movement is to be confined to the designated areas. Any departure from the designated areas must be approved by the Caretaker’s appointed site manager and recorded on the village map by the site manager.
6. Fires are restricted to approved locations and use of fires may be limited at the discretion of the site manager in respect to unfavorable weather conditions, local fire ban notices, or other relevant issues. 
7. Permit holders may enter and exit the village at any time, and must be considerate to others on the land by keeping the peace, not disturbing anyone, being considerate not to make noise that causes others distress. Adult family members are fully responsible for the behaviour of any of their mob who are under 18yrs of age.
8. Maintain respect for kinship, circle of care and Kabi Kabi values.
9. Drug and alcohol abuse, violence, aggression or behaviour by a person or persons that is considered a threat to the safety of people upon the land, will cause this permit to be revoked, under which circumstances rule 4 applies with the exception that the issue may not be rectified.