To conclude this collaborative piece of First Voices speaking about their aspirations, concerns, guidance, hopes, suggestions, love and dreams for the built environment professions and Country, I have brought together the words of two beloved Elders. It may seem unexpected to place them at the end; however, in Yuin culture, leaders guide from the rear – this is our protocol.1 By taking the last position, the leader is able to see everyone travelling in front of them and ensure that all arrive safely. Metaphorically, in the built environment, we are all travelling towards a different approach to design, planning and architecture. First Nations built-environment professionals can see our industry hastily building its capacity to be and do better by Country, culture and
