ReefYARNS: Webinar Series
ReefTO is launching ReefYARNS – a webinar series creating space for Reef Traditional Owners to yarn, learn and stay connected, as conversations continue about a possible ReefTO Sea Country Alliance.
ReefYARNS sessions will share updates, explore key topics, and provide time for questions (via Q&A chat), supporting mob to stay informed and involved as we move toward collective decision‑making.
The series is created for Reef Traditional Owners and is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with an interest in this work.
Dates: From April to June.
Format: Online via Microsoft Teams.
Gathering Protocol: To help keep ReefYARNS a safe and respectful space for all mob, we follow the ReefTO Gathering Protocol. This protocol reflects how we come together – with respect, listening, shared leadership and space for all voices, including Elders and young ones.
SESSION 1:
ReefTO and the Alliance Journey
Wednesday 15 April, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Our first session introduces the purpose of ReefTO, our shared goals, and the roadmap guiding conversations about developing a ReefTO Sea Country Alliance.
We’ll outline where we are now and why these discussions matter.
SESSION 2:
Building the Alliance Together
Wednesday 29 April, 12:00pm-1:00pm
This session provides a practical overview of the key components that could make up the Alliance – including purpose, governance, membership and cultural integrity.
We’ll walk through each element in a clear, easy‑to‑understand way and share what we’ve heard through on‑Country engagement so far.
SESSION 3:
Exploring Alliance Structures
Wednesday 20 May, 12:00pm-1:00pm
A closer look at the different ways alliances organise themselves, make decisions and remain accountable.
This session explores model examples that could inform a strong, culturally aligned ReefTO Alliance shaped by shared priorities.
SESSION 4:
Investing in Sea Country Futures
Wednesday 10 June, 12:00pm-1:00pm
An introduction to long‑term investment and funding approaches being explored alongside the Alliance conversations.
We’ll discuss how sustainable financing could support Sea Country aspirations, create lasting benefits, and strengthen self‑determined decision‑making.
SESSION 5:
Deciding Together: The Future Alliance
Wednesday 24 June, 12:00pm-1:00pm
This session walks through the broader ReefTO engagement journey – where we’ve been, what we’ve heard, and what comes next.
We’ll explain how communities can stay involved, see the impact of their contributions, and help shape the next stages of decision‑making leading into the ReefTO Summit (29–30 September 2026) and the future of the ReefTO Alliance.
ReefYARNS #1 | ReefTO & the Alliance Journey