About Us
Storey & Ward, directed by Dr Matthew Storey and Donna Ward Storey, specialises in native title & land rights, First Nations cultural heritage law, & natural resource management law.
We offer comprehensive legal services and strategic support to community and for-purpose organisations to create a society in which human rights are integral to everything we do.
Located on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples in Naarm (Melbourne), our practice is situated near key hubs of Indigenous land justice, civil rights, and academic research. Through decades of experience, we have become trusted advisors in navigating complex legal, policy, and governance landscapes to achieve meaningful reform and sustainable outcomes.
Vision and Values
Our vision is a fair society where human rights are integral to everything we do.
We believe that respect for human rights is the foundation of freedom and justice. These rights — whether to education, cultural practice, equality, or sustenance — form a baseline of dignity that should never be compromised. However, in many jurisdictions, human rights are not fully embedded within legislative or governance frameworks. For human rights to be realised, they must be enshrined in law, recognised culturally, and upheld in practice.
At Storey & Ward, we are committed to working alongside our clients and partners to protect and enhance human rights through legal frameworks, practical policy, and community impact initiatives.
How We Deliver Community Impacts
Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to eight key areas that promote human rights and cultural connectivity:
- Reduce & Alleviate Poverty — Supporting initiatives that drive wealth creation, education, and health to alleviate poverty.
- Protect Land and Culture — Promoting sustainable land use and safeguarding cultural heritage in line with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- Advance Peace & Justice — Facilitating access to justice and transparent governance to build sustainable and inclusive societies.
- Strengthen Civil Society — Empowering communities through strategic partnerships and capacity-building initiatives.
- Address Inequality — Promoting equitable access to resources and decision-making based on the principle of nihil de nobis, sine nobis ("nothing about us, without us").
- Create Decent Work — Encouraging economic opportunities that respect human rights and foster community wellbeing and development.
- Implement Lifelong Learning — Supporting knowledge sharing and leadership development for intergenerational impact.
- Build Sustainable Communities — Enabling long-term strategic planning and human rights-based frameworks to support community ambitions and wellbeing.
Our commitment to these areas guides everything we do, ensuring that we deliver outcomes that empower communities and protect human rights for future generations.
For more information about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, visit: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment.
The content of this publication has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.
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