What Greenwood Consultancy Does

Greenwood Consultancy is a cultural heritage and archaeological specialist practice established in October 2009 on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The firm operates across Australia and internationally, focusing exclusively on working for Traditional Custodians in Aboriginal cultural heritage projects. Greenwood Consultancy provides archaeological surveys, cultural heritage assessments, and research services under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act (QLD) 2003.

Cultural Heritage Services

The practice prepares cultural heritage management plans, archaeological significance assessments, and comprehensive survey reports for Traditional Owners. Services include cultural heritage identification and recording, site excavation, artefact analysis, and traditional ecological knowledge documentation. The firm carries out oral history recording, interpretative signage projects, and documentary production for community sharing.

• Archaeological surveys and cultural heritage assessments
• Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) and Conservation Management Plans
• Traditional ecological knowledge recording and site excavation services
• Cultural heritage databases, mapping systems, and GPS documentation

Specialised Project Management

The firm operates the innovative Land For Cultural Heritage program, facilitating partnerships between landholders, Traditional Custodians, and heritage groups to protect culturally significant sites on private land. Greenwood Consultancy manages community art projects, interpretation displays, and provides strategic consultation for development assessment planning. The practice offers drone photography, high-quality documentation, and archival research services.

• Community-led cultural heritage protection programs
• Arts and environmental project coordination
• Traditional Owner consultation and stakeholder engagement

Professional Standing and Training

The firm holds extensive academic qualifications including post-graduate degrees in Archaeology and Heritage Management from Flinders University. Professional memberships include the Australian Archaeological Association, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). The practice received the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Laila Haglund Award for Excellence in Consulting in 2024.

• Adjunct Research Fellow status with The University of Queensland
• Over twenty years of fieldwork experience with Traditional Custodians
• Training delivery in cultural heritage legislation and site identification
• University student mentoring and guest lecture services

Service Coverage

Greenwood Consultancy works throughout Queensland and operates nationally across Australia, with additional international project capability. The firm maintains particular expertise in Kabi Kabi country and south east Queensland cultural landscapes. Services extend to remote locations through specialised fieldwork and community engagement protocols.