More than $5 million to preserve National Heritage-listed sites

The Albanese Government is providing $5.3 million to protect and conserve outstanding places that have shaped Australia’s history. Under Round 8 of the Australian Heritage Grants program, 20 projects will be delivered to support on-ground action at significant Indigenous, natural and historic sites included on Australia’s National Heritage List. Funding will allow recipients to deliver works such as vegetation and habitat rehabilitation, building restoration and conservation, climate-resilient management and vital infrastructure improvements.

Examples of funded projects include: $122,567 to help the Possum Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC to develop a Heritage Management Plan for Quinkan Country in Queensland, to guide the protection and long term management of significant rock art and archaeological sites $398,563 for the Royal Botanic Gardens Board in Victoria to protect 9 threatened plant species impacted by the 2024–25 Grampians National Park fires through seed orcharding, propagation and large scale reintroduction $214,831 to the Shire of Cunderdin in Western Australia to conserve the historic No. 3 Pump Station on the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, including essential building and infrastructure repairs.

These grants are part of the Australian Government’s ongoing investment of more than $30 million in the Australian Heritage Grants program since 2018. Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt said it was critical to protect, repair and manage Australia’s most important sites for future generations to enjoy. “Our heritage has shaped who we are today, and we want to make sure we preserve the places that tell our national story,” Minister Watt said.

“We are home to some of the most unique and beautiful places on earth, including 126 outstanding Indigenous, natural and historic sites on our National Heritage List. “This funding is just one part of the work the Albanese Government is doing to better protect heritage sites in partnership with communities across the country.” The 126 places on the National Heritage List include the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park, the Battle of the Coral Sea site and most recently, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade Route.

For more information, visit: Australian Heritage Grants - DCCEEW We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.