ALONGSIDE OUR GROWING NETWORK OF OVER 50 INDIGENOUS PARTNERS, OUR ADVOCACY HAS:
- Delivered a commitment across the federal political spectrum to double Indigenous Ranger jobs nationally by 2030.
- Delivered major funding boosts for Indigenous land and sea management at the state and territory level across Australia.
- Been the main driver of growth in Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) over the last decade with over 40 million hectares of new IPAs a direct result of our work, and further commitments secured from the Federal Government on land and sea.
- Secured a target for job equity for women rangers by 2030 from the Federal Government.
- Positively shifted the public narrative around Indigenous land and sea management in Australia and internationally, with a growing support base for our work of over 115,000 Australians.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE:
As we continue to advocate for a strong policy and funding environment for Indigenous Land and Sea Management, we will:
- Amplify our messaging to federal, state and territory governments to improve their delivery and support for Indigenous land and sea management programs, responding to the needs of our partners and the wider sector.
- Bring our partners together with decision makers, ensuring their voices are heard by people with the power to strengthen Indigenous land and sea management programs.
- Continue to produce publications and reports highlighting partners, the sector and the need for ambition and quality support to inform the public and decision makers.
- Ensure climate change is factored into governments' thinking on how they can better support Traditional Owners to manage their land and sea Country.
Banner Image: Allira Alvoen, IPA Manager of Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation advocating at Parliament House, Brisbane. Photo: Glenn Hunt/Country Needs People.
