Addressing the International Feng Shui Convention (2010) in Singapore I mentioned; “there are many different ancient and indigenous cultures throughout the world that have an affinity with the land and its energetic influences - certainly this is true for the Aborigines of Australia”.

“One of the major differences between various ancient and indigenous appreciation of land and nature is that Feng Shui, this great, ancient Chinese practice has gone to the next level and been able to classify this connection with the land into a set of rules and guidelines that enable the user to achieve specific outcomes related to their lives. This has been done in a way that is coherent, methodical, in tune with nature and applicable even today”.

We observe ‘International Day of the World's Indigenous People’ on Nine August.

The current goal is to further the "strengthening of international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, social and economic development and all by means of action-oriented programs and specific projects, increased technical assistance and relevant standard-setting activities".

One of the most enjoyable commercial projects that I’ve had the privilege of working on was the Mawarnkarra Health Services centre that serves the Indigenous and Island communities within its district. Working closely with the CEO we restructured the proposed floor plan so that it met their requirements in a more spatially effective way and saved over $300 000. These funds were then able to be used for additional, valuable medical equipment.

Through the fusion of Aboriginal and Chinese environmental principles, not only were we able to create an enjoyable atmosphere where great working relationships were the norm but also a place where rival clans all felt welcome. To do this we obviously used Feng Shui principles but also traditional colour palettes, indigenous art works and setup an indigenous ‘healing garden’.