Workshop for New & Emerging Indigenous Protected Areas

WARNING: This film may contain images of deceased persons.

Behind the scenes of Country Needs People's 2025 Workshop in Canberra for new & emerging Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). Traditional Owners travelled in from 20 organisations across Australia – from Cape York, to South East Arnhem Land, the Great Sandy Desert, the Kimberley, Tiwi Islands, regional NSW and Victoria and beyond, to discuss Indigenous Protected Areas and how to strengthen their management.

Organised by non-profit Country Needs People, the workshop saw Traditional Owners discuss the challenges ahead for IPAs, meet and advocate to federal politicians and discuss the critical role of Indigenous Rangers on IPAs protecting nature, sustaining culture and supporting jobs for all Australians.

Huge thanks to all the Traditional Owners, Indigenous Rangers and IPA Managers who attended our workshop, and feature in this film:

Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation
Bardi Jawi Rangers
Brungle Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council
Budj Bim Rangers
Esperance Tjaltraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation
Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation
Jagun Alliance
Kimberley Land Council
Marthakal Homelands Resource Centre
Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation
Muunthiwarra Aboriginal Corporation
Ngiyambandigay Wajaar Aboriginal Corporation
Ngurra Kayanta Rangers
Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation
Nyul Nyul Rangers
SE Arnhem Land IPA
Tiwi Resources
Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation
Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation

In memory of Mr D.Murrungun & Mr D.Guyula.