“We’re at a really crucial time right now, on this planet. The film ends here. But the work doesn’t end.” – Josie Alec, proud Kuruma Marthudunera woman and ACF’s First Nations Lead.
In late 2023, the Australian Conservation Foundation was delighted to share Heart of Country – a 19-minute truth-telling documentary that weaves together the stories and songlines of this huge and ancient continent, and the fight to protect it from damage caused by the fossil fuel and nuclear industries.
The film Heart of Country takes you on a journey to hear from First Nations people on their connection to Country, filmed across Australia in places where coal, gas and nuclear projects risk fracturing that connection while destroying nature and damaging the climate.
Heart of Country is about truth-telling. It’s about the important conversations that we need to have in Australia about First Nations rights and protecting Country.
When the film ends, our work continues.
Creating important story-telling moments like Heart of Country wouldn't be possible without the support of our community.
Story-telling is one way in which we can show up, speak out and act to protect nature and our climate.
It is an important way in which we can expose corruption and destruction and create real solutions for a better future.
And it is a valuable way in which we can change the hearts and minds of people across Australia and empower them to take action in their workplace, communities and electorates and protect nature and our climate.
You can help to support more truth-telling stories like Heart of Country with a gift today.
From our heart to yours, thank you.