Commitment to Aboriginal Heritage 

Innovative Engineering Professionals (IEP) acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the enduring Custodians of the land, sea, waters and sky with origins dating back 65,000 years.

We recognise the entire Australian landscape, including the lands, waters, plant and animal species and seas, has spiritual and cultural significance to all Aboriginal people. By this understanding there is no separation of nature, wellbeing, and cultures. The health of the natural environment, and the health of people and culture are intimately connected.

IEP is committed to:

• work in respectful partnership with Aboriginal peoples
• actively research and learn from Aboriginal history, culture and knowledge in the geographical areas where our designs are to be implemented
• ensure our designs clearly highlight any areas of Aboriginal significance and warn our clients and installation contractors to respect these areas during construction projects
• act boldly and bravely to play our part to mend and heal Country together

IEP is based in Lake Macquarie which lies within the traditional country of the Awabakal people.  We pay our respect to the Awabakal Elders past, present and emerging for they hold a crucial role in passing on traditions and cultural practices from one generation to the next.