Comber Consultants

Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Management
Comber Consultants undertakes Aboriginal, Historic and Martime archaeological site surveys, assessments and excavations, including community consultation and the provision of management recommendations. All Aboriginal archaeological reports are prepared in accordance with the Office of Environment and Heritage’s (OEH) Code of Practice for Archaeological Investigation of Aboriginal Objects in New South Wales and Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Objects in New South Wales. Where required, Aboriginal consultation is undertaken in accordance with OEH’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010. All Historic archaeological reports are prepared in accordance with the NSW Heritage Council’s Heritage Manual.

Comber Consultants also assess buildings, structures and landscapes to prepare Statements of Heritage Impact and Conservation Management Plans. Comber Consultants can also coordinate with the NSW Heritage Branch and Local Government to provide Heritage Advisory services and Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community based Heritage Studies. In addition, we can provide advice to members of the community, develop and implement strategies to promote cultural heritage conservation and provide cultural heritage education and training.

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Comber Consultants are skilled in providing mediation, conciliation, facilitation and arbitration services to resolve disputes which may arise from conflicting land use issues and environmental matters. Jillian Comber, the Principal of Comber Consultants has a particular expertise in Aboriginal land rights issues and environmental dispute resolution including natural and cultural heritage management, development applications and land use disputes. Jillian can also provide expert witnesses services. We can also facilitate Aboriginal Community Consultation in accordance the Office of Environment & Heritage’s Consultation guidelines.