Programs
The Aboriginal Sea Company Fishing Mentor Program is an important initiative aimed at bolstering Aboriginal participation in the seafood industry. This program plays a crucial role in equipping Aboriginal communities with essential skills and knowledge for safe and effective fishing practices along the Northern Territory’s coastline.
By facilitating access to ASC-owned licences and seafood businesses, the program encourages First Nations peoples in remote areas to embark on their own fishing ventures, whether small or extensive. This effort not only aims to foster economic independence within these communities but also to enhance the availability of fresh seafood in remote areas, contributing positively to the local economy and community well-being.
An extension of funding from the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) has broadened the program’s scope to include aspects such as fishing tourism and career mapping for those keen on pursuing a career within the seafood industry. As part of this initiative, a series of instructional videos have been developed to address critical areas such as work health and safety, trip planning, handling dangerous marine life, and maintaining freshness of the catch through proper processing and cold chain management.
