Pages tagged "IPA"
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...
THE LOWDOWN: Bird flu, IPAs and our own state of origin
Indigenous Rangers on the bird flu frontline; great outcomes for new Indigenous Protected Areas; and our very own ranger state of origin - QLD vs NSW - you decide. Hello again...
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...
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...
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...
First Sea Country IPA in Australia
The First Sea Country IPA - Karajarri Jurarr Ngurra Indigenous Protected Area Karajarri Traditional Lands Association (KTL) has successfully created the Karajarri Jurarr Ngurra Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) - the first Sea...
IPA IN FOCUS: Tiwi Islands
The Tiwi Islands are an extraordinary ark of biodiversity and culture, and now, one of Australia’s newest Indigenous Protected Areas. “Tiwi Islands, it’s an amazing place. This place has riches - Country, history,...
Tiwi Islands 700,000ha IPA Celebrated
On Wednesday 10th December, 2025, the Tiwi Islands 718,463 hectare Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was made official. Located in the Arafura Sea, 80km north of Darwin, the new Tiwi Islands IPA covers...
MEDIA RELEASE: Globally Significant Arafura Swamp IPA Launched
MEDIA RELEASE October 23, 2025 Globally Significant Arafura Swamp Indigenous Protected Area Launched Country Needs People congratulate Arafura Swamp Traditional Owners on the launch of their Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) this week....
Out on Country with... Malcolm Uhl
Meet Ngurra Kayanta Ranger Malcolm Uhl whose Country is in the Great Sandy Desert. For Malcolm, when he's back on Country it's a very spiritual experience - he feels it in his...