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- $11 million shared by 12 Aboriginal organisations as part of
Innovation Fund - Aboriginal Ranger Program has created more than 650 ranger
jobs on Country - Program empowers Aboriginal communities to care for their Country
and culture
More than $11 million will be shared among a dozen Aboriginal
organisations across Western Australia in the latest round of funding for the
Aboriginal Ranger Program.
The Round Six grants have been awarded to 12 projects that explore
innovative ways to maximise the benefits of the program.
The successful projects under the Innovation Fund include a native seed
facility, cultural-contemporary burning, fauna sanctuary planning and wetland
management.
The Aboriginal Ranger Program has created more than 650 ranger jobs on
Country since 2017. It has also supported the management of nearly 500 significant
cultural sites, 2,000 kilometres of tracks and weed management across 2,000
hectares of land.
Following an initial $20 million investment, a further $83 million has
been allocated to support the development, expansion and innovation of
Aboriginal ranger groups across the State with a focus on remote and regional
locations.
For
more information, visit dbca.wa.gov.au/aboriginalrangerprogram
Comments
attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:
“I congratulate the
recipients of this latest round of funding and I look forward to hearing about
the success of these exciting, innovative projects.
“The Aboriginal
Ranger Program continues to make a real difference, providing valuable
employment opportunities across our great State.
“We want to
empower Aboriginal communities to care for their Country and culture. For every
$1 invested, the program creates approximately $3 worth of social, economic,
cultural and environmental value.”
Comments
attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti:
“Our Government is
committed to building the skills and knowledge of Aboriginal ranger teams
across Western Australia and encourage shared learning.
“The Aboriginal
Ranger Program creates meaningful opportunities while developing community
resilience and leadership. We’re continuing to invest and build on the
program’s success.
“This funding
round ensures expert knowledge continues to be passed on to help communities care
for their Country in a way that protects cultural and environmental values.”
