Pages tagged "Indigenous protected areas"
New Partner: Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association
We’re excited to announce that Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association (BNAA) is Country Needs People’s newest partner. Founded in 2022, BNAA is located in the Perth Hills on Whadjuk-Noongar Boodja, and their BoorYul-Bah-Bilya...
IPA in Focus: Arafura Swamp
Gurruwiling is the heart of the 1.5M ha Arafura Swamp IPA in Central Arnhem Land, made famous in the film Ten Canoes, but is under attack by feral buffalo. There’s two ways...
Partner Spotlight: Spinifex Land Management
Country Needs People's Partner Spotlight series gives insights each edition into one of our partners, and the important work they do to protect Country. Country Needs People work alongside a growing network...
MEDIA RELEASE: Sea Country of SE Arnhem Land now Recognised as IPA
MEDIA RELEASE 13 August, 2026 Sea Country of South East Arnhem Land now Recognised as Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Country Needs People congratulate South East Arnhem Land Traditional Owners on the launch...
MEDIA RELEASE: Call for Support for Indigenous Rangers on Bird Flu Frontline
MEDIA RELEASE 7 August, 2026 Call for Support for Indigenous Rangers on Bird Flu Frontline Country Needs People, a leading independent NGO working with Indigenous Rangers and Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) nationally,...
Out on Country with... Kane Patterson
Sit down with Kane Patterson on Banbai Country in the New England region of northern NSW. Once upon a time Kane used to wag school to come out to their Indigenous Protected...
Partner Spotlight: Dulabed & Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation
Country Needs People's Partner Spotlight series gives insights each edition into one of our partners, and the important work they do to protect Country. Country Needs People work alongside a growing network...
Indigenous Ranger Groups Call for Funding Boost as Costs Rise
Indigenous Ranger groups and protected area managers across Australia are urging the Federal Government to provide practical support, as soaring costs threaten their ability to manage Country. Kimberley Land Council Chief Executive...
MEDIA RELEASE: National Call for Federal Ranger Program to Deliver Fit-for-Purpose Ranger and IPA Budgets
MEDIA RELEASE 10 June, 2026 National Call for Federal Ranger Program to Deliver Fit-for-Purpose Indigenous Ranger & IPA Budgets and Support in Face of Rising Costs As cost pressures nationally increase, Country...
Partner Spotlight: Mimal Land Management
Introducing Country Needs People's new Partner Spotlight series, which will give an insight each edition into one of our partners, and the important work they do to protect Country. Country Needs People...