A Sustainable Solution to Reduce Methane Emissions from Livestock

The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock farming accounting for a substantial portion. However, recent research has revealed a promising solution to this environmental challenge: a type of seaweed known as Asparagopsis taxiformis.

In a study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, researchers found that adding Asparagopsis taxiformis to cattle feed can reduce methane emissions by up to 90%. This is a significant breakthrough, given that methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.

The seaweed works by inhibiting the production of methane in the stomachs of ruminants, such as cows. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances the growth rate of the animals. The energy that would have been used to produce methane is instead available for growth, leading to a potential 20% growth rate enhancement during a 90-day feeding period.

For Australian graziers looking to implement this sustainable solution, Asparagopsis taxiformis is available from local suppliers such as Sea Forest and Sea Stock. Sea Forest is the first company in the world to cultivate Asparagopsis at a commercial scale, with a mission to create solutions that help fight climate change and generate more food with fewer resources. Sea Stock, on the other hand, focuses on the production and extraction of compounds derived from seaweed and algae, with products that benefit the agriculture, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

In addition to its environmental benefits, Asparagopsis taxiformis can contribute to a farm's aesthetic and functional aspects. As a part of a diverse farm ecosystem, it can help improve soil health, provide habitat for beneficial insects, and even contribute to pest management.

However, it's important to note that the successful integration of Asparagopsis taxiformis into livestock feed requires careful management. Graziers need to ensure that the seaweed is harvested sustainably and added to the feed in the correct proportions to achieve the desired methane reduction without adversely affecting animal health or productivity.

Asparagopsis taxiformis presents a promising opportunity for Australian graziers to reduce their environmental impact while also improving the productivity of their livestock. By adopting this innovative solution, they can contribute to the global fight against climate change and pave the way for a more sustainable future in agriculture.

Hello, world!

I'm Hallie Lovelace, the newest addition to the Biotao team as an Executive Assistant. I'm thrilled to be part of a team that is deeply committed to promoting agroecology and sustainable landscaping.

In my role, I'll be streamlining operations, managing schedules, and ensuring that our team has the resources they need to excel. I bring a strong background in data analysis and a keen interest in agroecology, and I'm excited to contribute to Biotao's mission.

I'm passionate about the environment and believe in the power of sustainable practices to create positive change. I'm eager to learn and contribute to our collective efforts to make a difference.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading about the latest developments in agroecology and exploring new ways to promote sustainability. I'm also a big fan of puzzles and enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems.

I'm looking forward to being part of Biotao's journey and working together to further our mission. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat about agroecology!

Best regards,

Hallie Lovelace
Executive Assistant
Biotao

Agroecology is a scientific discipline, a set of practices, and a social movement. As a science, it studies how different components of the agroecosystem interact. As a set of practices, it seeks sustainable farming systems that optimise and stabilise yields. As a movement, it pursues food sovereignty and the rights of communities.

For the average Australian, understanding agroecology is crucial for several reasons:

1. Sustainable Food Production: Agroecology promotes farming practices that are sustainable and friendly to the environment. It encourages biodiversity, improves soil health, and promotes the recycling of nutrients.
2. Climate Change Mitigation: Agroecological practices can help mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
3. Food Sovereignty: Agroecology supports the idea of food sovereignty, which is the right of communities to choose where and how their food is produced.
4. Health and Nutrition: Agroecological farming practices can lead to more nutritious food production, which is beneficial for public health.
5. Economic Benefits: Agroecology can contribute to local economies by promoting sustainable farming systems that are resilient to climate change and market fluctuations.

Understanding and adopting agroecology can lead to a more sustainable and resilient food system in Australia, benefiting not just farmers but all Australians.

Practicing Agroecology at Home, in the Community, and on the Farm

Agroecology isn't just for large-scale farming operations; it can also be practiced at home, in the community, or on small farms. Here are some ways to get started:

At Home:

1. Start a Home Garden: One of the simplest ways to practice agroecology at home is by starting a garden. This can be done in your backyard, or even in containers if space is limited.
2. Composting: Composting is a great way to recycle organic waste and improve soil health. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers and helps retain soil moisture.
3. Plant Diversity: Plant a variety of crops to promote biodiversity. This can help control pests and diseases naturally.

In the Community:

1. Community Gardens: Community gardens are a great way to practice agroecology on a larger scale. They provide a space for people to grow their own food, learn about sustainable farming practices, and build community.
2. Education and Workshops: Organizing or participating in educational workshops on agroecology can help spread awareness and knowledge in the community.
3. Farmers Markets: Supporting local farmers markets is a great way to promote agroecology. It supports local farmers who are practicing sustainable farming methods and provides access to fresh, local produce.

On the Farm:

1. Crop Rotation and Polyculture: These practices can help maintain soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and increase crop yield.
2. Agroforestry: This involves integrating trees into farming systems. It can help improve biodiversity, sequester carbon, and provide additional income.
3. Cover Crops and Green Manures: These can improve soil health, control weeds, and provide habitat for beneficial insects.

By adopting these practices, you can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system in Australia.

El Niño, a climate phenomenon characterised by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, significantly impacts global weather patterns. Australia, in particular, experiences severe effects that influence homes, communities, businesses, and farms.

Understanding El Niño

El Niño events trigger weather changes such as reduced rainfall, warmer temperatures, increased frost risk, and heightened fire danger in southeast Australia. These changes profoundly affect our environment and livelihoods, especially in rural areas where agriculture is a primary industry.

The Timeline of Effects and Preparations

El Niño events can last anywhere from one to eight years, with the impacts worsening over time. Here's a general timeline, along with some suggested actions:

1. Initial Stages (1-2 years): Mild weather disruptions begin to occur. Rainfall may decrease slightly, and temperatures may start to rise. This is the time to start implementing water conservation measures and ground fuel reduction techniques for green areas to mitigate fire risks. Businesses should consider improving garden designs to create more self-sustaining ecologies that require less maintenance and provide cooling effects.
2. Intermediate Stages (2-5 years): Weather disruptions become more noticeable. Drought conditions may start to set in, and the risk of frost and fire increases. Communities should establish fire plans and support systems for vulnerable individuals.
3. Advanced Stages (5+ years): Severe droughts and heatwaves become more common. Fire danger increases significantly, and water resources become increasingly scarce. This is the time to ensure that long-term strategies are in place, such as investing in irrigation infrastructure for farms and implementing passive cooling measures in community garden designs.

Preparing for El Niño

Preparation is key to mitigating the impacts of El Niño. Here are some strategies:

At the Home Level

Homeowners can prepare for El Niño by implementing water conservation measures, establishing fire plans, and setting up support systems for vulnerable individuals. Public education about the effects of El Niño can also help individuals make informed decisions about water use, fire safety, and more.

Additionally, homeowners can implement passive cooling measures in garden designs, such as planting trees for shade and using light-coloured surfaces to reflect heat. Insulating homes can also help reduce energy consumption during heat waves.

At the Community Level

Communities can prepare for El Niño by implementing water conservation measures, establishing community fire plans, and setting up support systems for vulnerable individuals. Public education about the effects of El Niño can also help individuals make informed decisions about water use, fire safety, and more.

Additionally, communities can implement passive cooling measures in garden designs, such as planting trees for shade and using light-coloured surfaces to reflect heat. Insulating homes can also help reduce energy consumption during heat waves.

At the Business Level

Businesses, particularly those with gardens, should monitor weather forecasts and plan accordingly. This might involve adjusting watering schedules, using grey water for irrigation, and increasing grass length to improve soil and plant moisture retention. Businesses can also take steps to protect their assets from fire and ensure they have adequate insurance coverage.

At the Farm Level

Farmers can prepare for El Niño by implementing a range of sustainable agriculture strategies:

1. Diversifying Crops: A diverse range of crops can help ensure that some will survive in changing weather conditions.
2. Practising Sustainable Water Management: This includes capturing and storing rainwater, using drip irrigation systems, and recycling water.
3. Preparing for Increased Fire Risk: This can involve creating firebreaks, maintaining equipment and water supplies for firefighting, and regularly monitoring local fire danger ratings.
4. Improving Soil Health: Healthy soil retains more water and is more resilient to drought. Techniques can include adding organic matter to improve soil structure, practising crop rotation, and using cover crops.
5. Integrating Livestock and Crop Production: This can create more resilient farming systems. For example, livestock can provide manure for fertilizer, while crop residues can be used as animal feed.
6. Investing in Renewable Energy Sources: Solar panels and wind turbines can provide reliable power during heat waves when grid power may be unstable.
7. Implementing Agroforestry Practices: Integrating trees with crops and livestock can provide shade, improve soil health, and increase biodiversity.
8. Practising Conservation Agriculture: This involves minimal soil disturbance, permanent soil cover, and crop rotations, which can improve soil health and water retention.
9. Investing in Education and Training: Keeping up-to-date with the latest research and strategies for dealing with climate change can help farmers adapt their practices as needed.

Conclusion

While El Niño poses significant challenges, our homes, communities, businesses, and farms can weather its effects with preparation and resilience. By understanding El Niño and taking proactive steps, we can protect our livelihoods and the beautiful Australian landscape we call home.

If your home, community, business, or farm needs help preparing for El Niño, don't hesitate to contact Biotao for a consultation. We're here to help you navigate these challenges and create a more resilient future.

The current Fire Danger rating is;

Extreme

• Take Action Now to protect your life and property.
• Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous
• These are dangerous fire conditions.
• Check your bushfire plan and make sure your property is fire ready.
• If a fire starts, take immediate action.
• If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
• Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.

You can view the Bureau of Meteorology warning below.

http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/fire.shtml

Biotao Customers

Customer's receiving programmed garden maintenance with activities with high fire-sparking danger will have those activities suspended. Where possible lower, risk activities will continue.

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

NAIDOC week is a time to celebrate those who have driven and led change in First Nations communities over generations. They are the heroes and champions of change, equal rights and the basic human dignity and respect of First Nations people.

What it means to us.

With National Reconciliation Week just last month, First Nations issues are still very much at the top of our minds. As an organisation, we will be working hard to continue to keep it there. We have also been thinking very hard about our role in the journey to reconciliation.  

For us, while acknowledgements and good intentions have been a step towards reconciliation, it's important to move beyond those things.

We must use our thoughts and actions daily to effect change, it must be a genuine commitment to institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms in our organisation, our industries and society in general.

We recognise that the relationship between First Nation people and non‑Indigenous Australians needs to be based on justice, equity, and the proper recognition of rights.

As an organisation, we need to work with First Nations people to listen and amplify their voices. We need to narrow the gap between aspiration and reality, good intent and outcome.

For us, that means not only our commitments as a part of reconciliation week but lending our small but significant to us communication channels to highlight First Nation people's issues but also to celebrate their achievements.  

National Reconciliation Week

Change begins when we use our thoughts and actions daily.

BiotaoLeo Perkins

History.

NAIDOC has a complex and diverse history that extends over 100 years. It's not for us to tell the story, respectfully it's best that they share it in their own words.  Please take the time to read the link below and join us on this journey of reconciliation. It is a history worthy of a read.

NAIDOC history

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

AboutNational NAIDOC WeekCommitteeHistoryAwardsCurrent ThemeNominationsNational Awards CeremonyFocus CityWinner ProfilesPartnersPosters2022 PosterPrevious postersTerms and Conditions of Entry to the National NAIDOC Poster CompetitionLocal EventsLocal NAIDOC Week EventsPlan your own eventLocal NAIDOC GrantsResourcesEducational resourcesNAIDOC LogosPoster GalleryNewsFAQsContact

Education.

It is an important part of the journey of reconciliation to own our history and build reconciliation into our education.

SBS is the Official Education Partner for National NAIDOC Week and has produced a great resource for students and adults alike to further your knowledge on First Nations issues.  

Celebrate NAIDOC: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! | SBS Learn

SBS is the official education partner for NAIDOC Week 2022. Teacher resource for primary and secondary years.

SBS Learn

NITV is also a great resource for your daily dose of First Nations culture and understanding.

Home | National Indigenous Television | Australian TV | NITV

Home of Indigenous storytelling, with TV programs that inspire, instill pride and lead to a greater respect of Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal culture.

NITV

NAIDOC week events.

If you would like to be a part of a NAIDOC week event you can use the Local Event Finder on the NAIDOC website or check out some of the local events listed below.

Local NAIDOC Week events

Find out what NAIDOC Week events are happening across the country and don’t forget to share your own!

AboutNational NAIDOC WeekCommitteeHistoryAwardsCurrent ThemeNominationsNational Awards CeremonyFocus CityWinner ProfilesPartnersPosters2022 PosterPrevious postersTerms and Conditions of Entry to the National NAIDOC Poster CompetitionLocal EventsLocal NAIDOC Week EventsPlan your own eventLocal NAIDOC GrantsResourcesEducational resourcesNAIDOC LogosPoster GalleryNewsFAQsContact

Ipswich

Ipswich Libraries Celebrate NAIDOC Week - Family Paint & Sip
Bethany Lutheran Primary School - NAIDOC Week Community Morning
Churchill State School -
Ipswich NAIDOC After Party

Lockyer Valley

Lockyer Valley NAIDOC 2022

Toowoomba

Straight White Men

Brisbane

2022 Inala NAIDOC Week Launch
Inala NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Acacia Ridge NAIDOC
Newtown - NAIDOC Community Expo and Twilight Markets
QAGOMA - Tour: Art & this Place
Queensland Tourism Industry Council - Corporate Breakfast

Gold Coast

Burleigh Heads - NAIDOC Community Panel
Australia Fair Shopping Centre - NAIDOC Week Activities
Gold Coast - Community NAIDOC Street March

If there is an event not listed here but you would like us to share it, please just email us at io@biotao.com.au .

‌For almost the last 2 years we have been using carbon-neutral power for all our electricity needs both in the office and out in the field.

To commemorate World Environment Day we have made the jump to using 100% Green Power for all our office power and electric field equipment.  

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

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Green Power

Certified GreenPower is renewable energy supplied from government-accredited sources.

Why use 100% Green Power?

When you choose to use 100% Green Power you;

• cut your greenhouse gas emissions,
• reduce your contribution to climate change,
• help drive demand for green energy, and
• develop the renewable energy sector, helping it to create jobs as fossil fuel-based generation is phased out.

Renewable energy made easy

GreenPower is a government accredited renewable energy product offered by most electricity retailers to households and businesses in Australia.

GreenPower

It's the End Of the Financial Year and ServiceM8 is offering 50% off new service subscriptions for 6 months^[1]. Plus you can also access a 3-Month Free Trial to the ServiceM8 phone service to give your business unified phone communications.

The discount gives new ServiceM8 subscribers a saving of up to $447 off their subscriptions and $297 off their phone service subscription.

Get started

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Learn more.

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From the beginning of Biotao's establishment in lands that connect the heart of the N.S.W. Border Ranges National Park. The Country of the Githbul people has been the spiritual home for Biotao. Their soil, waters and spirits seeded and nourished its ethos and its people.

The Githabul Country was our first and enduring teacher, a mentor and kinship that is passed through everything we do.

To honour and pay our respects to the elders of the country we now find as home and we journey through is honouring our spiritual home.

Acknowledgement of Country

We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land and waters of Yuggera Country clans, we acknowledge and honour your continued custodianship of the land and water of Tulmur where we find our home.

BiotaoLeo Perkins

Ending the exclusion.

First nations people have experienced a long history of exclusion and isolation from Australian history records, national symbols, and representation.

This nation's history of dispossession and colonisation is primary to the disparity between First Nations People and other Australians today.

The inclusion of an acknowledgement of First Nations People and Country in events, meetings and communications walks us along the journey of ending the exclusion.

For over a year Biotao has been using traditional place names for our postal and physical address details of the business.^[1]

As of the 1st of June 2022 and as a part of Biotao's commitment toward reconciliation with first nations, we will begin using traditional place names for all client and supplier communications.

2022: Actions to Make Change - National Reconciliation Week 2022

2022: Actions to Make Change This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, Be Brave Make Change is a challenge to all of us to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business […]

National Reconciliation Week 2022

National Reconciliation Week 2022 is challenging Australians to 'Be brave, Make Change'.  NRW 2022 is asking all Australians to Acknowledge Country, by Knowing whose Country you are on, acknowledging Country in meetings and gatherings, displaying Country names on buildings and offices and adding the name of Country to addresses for letters and parcels.

To learn how to implement traditional place names, check out Australia Posts official guide on how to use them when writing addresses.

If you would like to know more about the story of adding traditional names consider reading Making Traditional Place Names part of mailing addresses.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for the Southeast Coast, parts of Wide Bay, Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.

Damaging westerly wind gusts are developing over the southeast interior this evening, extending across the southeast overnight.

Recent sustained rainfall has left the ground saturated, and combined with high winds some clients will have an increased risk of fallen trees and power lines.

Fallen Trees

Fallen trees and bushes NOT involving powerlines call our after-hours emergency number on 04 8808 5344 .

Trees conduct electricity

If a tree branch or its foliage touches overhead powerlines, voltage can pass through it making the tree 'live' with electricity.

Hazardous voltage can be present at ground level at the base of the tree. Be sure to stay at least 10 meters away from the tree and warns others to stay away.

If fallen trees involve powerlines report it immediately to Energex on 13 19 62 . Call 000 (triple zero) for life-threatening emergencies.

Fallen Powerlines

Fallen powerlines should be reported immediately to Energex on 13 19 62 (24/7). Call 000 (triple zero) for life-threatening emergencies.

The BOM warning can be found here
Queensland Severe Weather Warning

Change begins not just in Reconciliation Week, but when we use our thoughts and actions daily to effect change. Running from the 27th of May to the 3rd of June, this year's  National Reconciliation Week of 2022 calls us to action.

We are answering the call.

Truth

We need to tell the truth on racism, we need to 'Call It Out', it hurts lives and livelihoods, and it damages communities. We need to say 'Racism: It Stops With Me'.

Our Commitment
Biotao has committed  to organisational understanding recommending First Nations staff register with 'Call It Out' if they experience racism from other staff, clients or the general public. We have also registered as a supporter of the Racism: It Stops With Me campaign.

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Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices)Racism. It Stops With Me logo

Acknowledge Country

Where ever you are in Australia you are on the lands and waters of Australia’s First Peoples. Acknowledge Country in meetings and gatherings shows respect for first nations people and provides an ongoing reminder of the kinship we have with Country. Recording and including Traditional Place Names in communications respects First Nations People and also helps to keep top-of-mind the true story of the lands we live and operate on.

Our Commitment
Biotao has committed to Acknowledging Country in meetings, and in communication channels. We have created a postal and physical address policy to include Traditional Place Names in all communications with the public and clients.

Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country - Reconciliation Australia

There are many ways to appropriately Acknowledge Country or Welcome to Country, so it is key to learn and understand the differences between them, and why they are important. Incorporating Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country into meetings, gatherings, and events shows respect by uphold…

Reconciliation Australia

Getting facts first hand

Mainstream media sources can be inaccurate, negative, and unbalanced in its portrayal of First Nations people and issues.

Our Commitment
Biotao commits to sourcing knowledge and understanding of First Nations people and issues either directly from those First Nations people or First Nations run media and academic sources.

First Nations Media Australia | First Nations Media Australia is the national peak body for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media industry

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Justice

First Nations peoples are the most incarcerated people in the world, proportionally.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to including organisational understanding of First Nations incarceration rates and to learn why this is so. We also commit with this understanding to take into consideration disproportionate incarceration factors when employing First Nations staff.

Deaths in custody: Action on justice needed

Learn what actions you can take for the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody’s final report release.

Reconciliation AustraliaProfessor Megan Davis

Owning our history

Australia's black history has been hidden from the public's eye. When talking about our history it is important to include First Nations perspectives.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing an organisational understanding of the true facts of our history and culture.  We commit when talking about the history and culture of Australia to always include the participation of First Nations people.

To learn about First Nations Koori history visit the The Koori History Website.

Reconciliation in learning

Australian education has a track record of suppressing the true black history of First Nations people or providing romanticised 'Noble Savage' tellings of uncivilised people. In reconciliation with First Nations People, it is important to tell the whole truth and support educational understanding.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to Learn our Truth in our education programs, products and services. We are also committed to encouraging staff to Take Action and learn our truth.

Learn Our Truth Campaign

Join Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in calling for truth-telling in Australian classrooms.

Learn our Truth

Learn local history

For a long time the history of massacres, forced removals, and cultural genocide has been hidden from public view. Learning the truth of these is an important step on the journey to reconciliation.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing an organisational understanding of First Nations local history and integrating it into our daily practice.

Support self-determination

Organisations and activities led by First Nations Organisations strengthen our community as a whole.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to supporting and promoting community-controlled and Indigenous governed organisations.

Home - Coalition of Peaks

The Coalition of Peaks came together to change the way Australian governments work with our people. As community-controlled organisations, we..

Coalition of Peaks

Be a brave ally

Allies help to amplify issues and help ensure action is taken.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing organisational on how to be a good ally and becoming an accomplice to First Nations people.

2020: Where do you fit? Tokenistic, ally – or accomplice? - University of Wollongong – UOW

University of Wollongong Australia. Logo.Story BySummer May Finlay

Cultural safety

Some workplaces and locations inherently exclude or intimidate First Nations people.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing organisational understanding of cultural safety and inclusive practices as well as to implementing Cultural Safety Framework guidelines within the next twelve months.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

Creating an environment that is safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

State Government of Victoria, Australia

Blak business

Past policies and practices have taken money and work away from generations of First Nations people. Stolen wages and lands undermined the economic futures of First Nations people and contribute to intergenerational poverty and economic disempowerment.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to utilising First Nations businesses as contractors, suppliers, and producers on a first preference basis.

Supply Nation | Australia’s largest national directory of Indigenous businesses

Supply Nation provides Australia’s largest national directory of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

Supply Nation

Cultural theft

Cultural theft damages have damaged First Nations people and communities. Strengthening culture directly supports First Nations people's health and wellbeing.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to buying Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander art or products only from Indigenous-owned businesses.

Protocols For Using First Nations Cultural And Intellectual Property In The Arts

While works by individual artists are protected by copyright, Australia does not yet have a law that prevents alteration, distortion or misuse of traditional symbols, songs, dances, performances and story that may be part of the heritage of particular Indigenous language groups. This is where the Au…

Australia Council for the Arts

Reconciliation at work

Everyone benefits from a reconciliation-focussed workplace.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan in the next 12 months.

Reconciliation Action Plans - Reconciliation Australia

Since 2006, Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) have enabled organisations to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation. Based around the core pillars of relationships, respect and opportunities, RAPs provide tangible and substantive benefits for Aboriginal and To…

Reconciliation Australia

Political representation

First Nations people have been fighting for a political voice, and structural changes like a treaty, for more than 100 years. Their voice and representation provide strength to our country.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing organisational understanding of the history of representative bodies. We also commit to supporting current calls by First Nations people for treaties, constitutional reform, and the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

The Statement - Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Statement

Uluru Statement from the Heart

Languages

Language is intrinsic to culture and identity. The use of language also has a transformative effect in developing an empathetic understanding of First Nations people, culture, identity and Country.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to developing an organisational understanding of First Nations language and integration of language in our operations.

General interest — First Languages Australia

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Higher education

First Nations expertise and voices continue to battle to be heard in higher education.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to supporting more research into truth-telling in higher education as well as our education programs, products and services.

Indigenous academic women: treated as ‘black performer’ in higher education - Amy Thunig - IndigenousX

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IndigenousXAmy Thunig

Land rights

First Nations peoples have and continue to fight hard for land rights and native title.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to supporting First Nations ownership of Country.

Land rights

AIATSIS

Care for Country

First Nations peoples hold the knowledge to manage and protect Country. Western science and environmental activists must learn from and embed this expertise.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to embedding First Nations knowledge in our land management practices as well as our education programs, products and services.

Too hot for humans? First Nations people fear becoming Australia’s first climate refugees

As the big dry bites and temperature records tumble, Aboriginal people in Alice Springs say global heating threatens their culture and very survival

The GuardianLorena Allam

Above and beyond

Respectful language

The language we use has a dramatic effect on our thinking. The use mindful use of respectful language builds gratitude and understanding of First Nations people.

Our Commitment
Biotao is committed to the use of language that is respectful of First Nations people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples | Style Manual

Use culturally appropriate and respectful language when writing with, for or about First Nations Australians.

Style Manual Home

ServiceM8 is an electronic job management system for trades and services, in fact, it is the system we use to run our business. We loved it so much that we thought many of our friends would benefit from it as well.  

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BiotaoLeo Perkins

Partner Services.

As a Certified Partner, we are here to help our friends in the setup of ServiceM8 as well as offering add on products that we use in our own business.

In the coming months, we will be publishing a number of electronic tools, forms and templates that help trade and service businesses excel in health & safety, compliance, quality assurance and business excellence.

Our tools are designed differently to make information capture in the field, fast, relevant and accurate. We are not just replacing paper forms we are making them power-tools for your business.

These power-tools are not just about ticking boxes for compliance and quality assurance, they are about communicating functional information that is relevant and actionable.

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If you would like to learn more about ServiceM8 and how we can help our mates, visit our ServiceM8 homepage.

Programmed Garden Maintenance will resume on the 1st of March. As floodwaters are receding we will focus on access and clean up activities for the customers most affected by the recent flooding and high rainfall events.

For customers who are still impacted by floodwaters, we are monitoring your situation and will attend your sites as soon as practical.

In the meantime, we are currently assisting our neighbours and community with clean up efforts.

If you have any urgent requests they can be made by calling our office on ‭07 3281 0598‬.

With major flooding expected by the end of this week, we will be delaying service to Programmed Garden Maintenance until further notice for the safety of staff and as we expect that a number of customer sites will be closed.

Our office will remain open and can be contacted on ‭07 3281 0598‬ for any urgent garden maintenance matters.

We will provide updates in the coming days. If you are in a flood-prone area we recommend making preparations. Our meteorological advice is this will be a significant weather event.