List of indigenous ranger groups

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Indigenous ranger programs enable First Nations people across Australia to protect and manage their land, sea and culture through a combination of traditional knowledge with Western science and conservation practices.

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Introduced by the Australian Government in 2007 as part of its Working on Country program, rangers are employed across Australia both in Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) and other parts of Australia. [1]

Australian Capital Territory

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Bhewerre RangersBhewerre Peninsula, Jervis Bay2020 Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council [2]

New South Wales

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Barkindji Maraura Elders Environment Team Dareton and Wentworth Barkindji, Maraura 2011Self-managed [3]
Barkandji River Rangers Menindee Barkandji Barkandji Native Title Group Aboriginal Corporation [4] [5]
Darrunda Wajaarr Rangers Coffs Harbour region Gumbaynggirr 2006 Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council [6]
Gamay Rangers Gamay 2019 La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council [7]
Gayini River RangersToogimbie IPA, Gayini Conservation Area, Hay Nari Nari 2021 Nari Nari Tribal Council
Jahnala Yenbalehla RangersMinyumai IPA, south Evans Head Bandjalang 2011 Minyumai Land Holding Aboriginal Corporation [8] [9]
Lindsay Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands River RangersLindsay Mulcra and Wallpolla Islands, Murray-Sunset National Park, Mildura region 2021 First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation
Mid North Coast Indigenous Rangers Myall Lakes National Park, Saltwater National Park, Mid North Coast Region Taree Indigenous Development and Employment [10]
Ngarrangarra-li Walaaybaa Walgett River Rangers Walgett Dharriwaa Elders Group [11]
Ngulingah Aboriginal Rangers Nimbin Rocks Bundjalung Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council [12]
Northern Gomeroi River Rangers Boggabilla
Wattleridge & Tarriwa Kurrukun RangersWattleridge IPA, Guyra Banbai 2001 Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council [13]
Willandra Lakes Region Indigenous Rangers Bhewerre Peninsula, Jervis Bay Ngulingah Local Aboriginal Land Council [14]
Worimi Green Team Rangers Port Stephens Woromi Local Aboriginal Land Council
Yarkuwa Indigenous River Rangers Deniliquin Yarkuwa [15]

Northern Territory

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Anangu Luritjiku Rangers Haasts Bluff Aboriginal Land Trust, Tanami Desert Walpiri 2010 Central Land Council [16]
Anindilyakwa Rangers Anindilyakwa Anindilyakwa Anindilyakwa Land Council [17]
Anmatyerr Rangers Ti Tree, Aileron Anmatyerr 2006Central Land Council [18]
Arafura Swamp Ranger Groups: Balmawirrey Dhipirri Rangers, Gurruwiling Rangers, Wanga Djakamirr Rangers, Bukgurl-na Rangers Malnyangarnak and Arafura Catchment Management’s Dhupuwamirri Rangers, Donydji Rangers and Mirrngandja RangersGurruwiling / Arafura Swamp IPA, Arafura Swamp and Catchment, Castlereagh BayBi Ngong, Bi, Yolŋu (including speakers of the Yolŋu languages Djinang, Djinba, Djambarrpingu, Ganhalpuyngu, Mandhalpuyngu, Ritharrngu, Wagilak).1970s, established as collective in 2013 [19] Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation [20]
Asyrikarrak Kirim Rangers Peppimenarti Ngan'gimerri Deewin Kirim Aboriginal Corporation [21]
Bawinanga Rangers Djelk IPA, Maningrida Kunibídji Early 1990s Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation [22]
Bulgul Land and Sea Rangers Delissavale Wagait Larrakia Land Trust Kungarakan [23] Northern Land Council [24]
Crocodile Islands Rangers Crocodile Islands Maringa Milingimbi Outstations Progress Resource Aboriginal Corporation [25]
Dhimurru RangersDhimurru IPA, Gove Peninsula, Nhulunbuy Yolŋu 1992Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation [26] [27]
Garawa RangersGanalanga-Mindibirrina IPA, southern Gulf of Carpentaria, Robinson River/Borroloola Waanyi, Garawa 2015Northern Land Council [28]
Garngi Rangers Minjilang, Croker Island Iwaidja, Mawng, Kunwinjku, Kuninjku 1998Northern Land Council [29] [30]
Gumurr Marthakal RangersMarthakal IPA, Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island Yolngu 2016 Marthakal Homelands and Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation, Northern Land Council [31]
Jawoyn Rangers Katherine Jawoyn 1997 Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation [32]
Kaltukatjara Rangers Katiti Petermann IPA Aṉangu 2006Central Land Council [33]
Li-Anthawirriyarra Sea RangersSouthwest Gulf of Carpentaria Yanyuwa2011 Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association [34]
Malak Malak Land and Water Management Rangers Daly River, Nauiyu Nambiyu Malak Malak Northern Land Council [35]
Mangarrayi Rangers Mangarrayi Aboriginal Land Trust, Roper River region Mangarrayi Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation [36] [37]
Mardbalk Land and Sea Management Rangers Goulburn Island, northern Arnhem Land Maung Northern Land Council [38]
Mimal Rangers Weemol Dalabon, Rembarrnga and Mayili Mimal Land Management Aboriginal Corporation [39] [40]
Muru-warinyi Ankkul Rangers Phillip Creek Mission, Kunjarra, Jurnkurakurr Warumungu 2003Central Land Council [41]
Njanjma RangersWarddeken IPA, Gunbalanya Maniligarr, Mandjurrlgunj, Bunitj Njanjma Aboriginal Corporation [42]
North Tanami Rangers North Tanami IPA, Tanami Desert Walpiri 2001Central Land Council [43]
Numbulwar Numburindi Rangers Numbulwar, Gulf of Carpentaria Nunggubuyu Northern Land Council [44]
Thamarrurr Rangers Thamarrurr, Wadeye Kardu Yek Diminin 2001 Thamarrurr Development Corporation [45]
Tiwi Rangers Tiwi Islands Tiwi 2006 Tiwi Land Council [46]
Tjakura Rangers Katiti Petermann IPA, Mutitjulu Anangu (Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Luritja, Ngaanyatjarra)2018Central Land Council [47]
Tjuwanpa Rangers Ntaria Western Aranda 2005 Tjuwanpa Outstations Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation, Central Land Council, Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory [48]
Tjuwanpa Women Rangers Ntaria Western Aranda 2013 Tjuwanpa Outstations Resource Centre Aboriginal Corporation, Central Land Council, Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory [49]
Waanyi Garawa RangersGanalanga-Mindibirrina IPA, southern Gulf of Carpentaria, Robinson River/Borroloola Waanyi, Garawa 2015Northern Land Council [28]
Wagiman GuwardagunWagiman Aboriginal Land Trust, Leewin Springs, Pine Creek Wagiman 2021Northern Land Council [50]
Warddeken RangersWarddeken IPA, Kabulwarnamyo, Manmoyi and Kamarrkawarn Outstations, west Arnhem Land Bininj Kunwok 2009 Warddeken Land Management Limited [51]
Warlpiri RangersSouthern Tanami IPA, Southern Tanami Walpiri 2002Central Land Council [52]
Warnbi Rangers Kakadu National Park Kakadu Indigenous Ranger Programme, Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation [53]
Werenbun RangersKakadu National ParkKakadu Indigenous Ranger Programme, Warnbi Aboriginal Corporation [54]
Yirralka RangersLaynhapuy IPA, north-east Arnhem Land Yolngu 2006 Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation [55]
Yugul Mangi Rangers Roper-Gulf region, Ngukurr Alawa, Wandarrang, Ritharrngu/Wagilag, Ngandi, Nunggubuyu, Marra, Ngalakgan, Rembarrng and Binbinga 2008Northern Land Council [56]

South Australia

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Arabana Rangers Kati Thanda Arabana Arabana Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
Australian Landscapes Trust Ranger Team Australian Landscapes Trust
Coorong and Murray Lower Lakes Area Raukkan Ngopamuldi Aboriginal Corporation Raukkan
Gawler Ranges Rangers Gawler Ranges Kokotha, Barngarla, Wirangu Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation
Nantawarrina Rangers Nantawarrina Adnyamathanha Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation [57]
Ngarrindjeri Rangers Coorong Ngarrindjeri Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority [58]
Oak Valley Rangers Maralinga Tjarutja Lands Maralinga Tjarutja Maralinga Tjarutja lnc, Oak Valley (Maralinga) Aboriginal Corporation [59]
Raukkan Rangers Coorong Lower Lakes Region Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Lands Trust of South Australia
Riverland Rangers Riverland 2022 River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC) [60]
Warru Kaninytjaku APY rangers (Musgrave Ranges team and the Tomkinson Ranges team) Musgrave Ranges Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Land Management [61] [62]
Yalata Rangers Yalata 2013Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Corporation [63]

Queensland

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Apudthama Land and Sea Rangers Northern Peninsula Area, Cape York Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council [64]
Bunya Mountains Murri Rangers Bunya Mountains Murri 2009 [65] Bunya People's Aboriginal Corporation [66]
Eastern Kuku Yalanji Indigenous Rangers Eastern Kuku Yalanji IPA, Yalanji Country Kuku Nyungkal, Jalunji-Warra2013 Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [67]
Erubam Rangers Erub Island Torres Strait Islander 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Gangalidda Garawa (Burketown) Rangers Nijinda Durlga IPA, Burketown Gangalidda 2007 Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation [69]
Gidarjil Land and Sea Rangers (2 groups) Granite Creek Gurang Gidarjil Development Corporation [70]
Girringun RangersGirringun IPA, Rollingstone to the Djiru-Mamu boundary to Greenvale, Mount Garnet Girringun Girringun Aboriginal Corporation
Gunggandji Rangers Yarrabah Gunggandj Gunggandji Prescribed Body Corporate Aboriginal Corporation [71]
Kalan Rangers Mt Croll Nature Reserve, Cape York Peninsula Kalan Enterprises Aboriginal Corporation [72]
Kowanyama Indigenous Rangers Mitchell River Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council
Kurtijar, Gkuthaarn, and Kukatj (Normanton) RangersLower Gulf of Carpentaria, Staaten River to Leichardt River Kukatj, Gkuthaarn, Kurtijar 2008 [73] Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
Lama Lama Rangers Lama Lama National Park Lama Lama 2009 [74] Yintjingga Aboriginal Corporation [75]
lamalgal Rangers Iama Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mabuygiw Rangers Mabuiag Island Mabuiag 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mandingalbay Yidinji RangersMandingalbay Yidinji IPA, Trinity Inlet Mandingalbay Yidinji Djunbunji Limited [76]
Malu Kiai Rangers Boigu Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mapoon Land and Sea Rangers Mapoon Tjungundji 2008-09 [77] Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council [78]
Masigalgal Rangers Masig Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Meriam Gesep Rangers Mer Island Meriam 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mua Lagalgau Rangers - Kubin Moa Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mua Lagalgau Rangers - St Pauls Moa Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mura Badhugal Rangers Badu Island Badu 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Mura Buway Rangers Saibai Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Nanum Wungthim Rangers Napranum Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council [79]
Porumalgal Rangers Poruma Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Simakal Rangers Dauan Island Dauanalgal 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Quandamooka Rangers Minjerribah, Moreton Bay Quandamooka Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation [80]
Queensland Murray Darling Rangers Goondiwindi, to Mitchell, Tara Barunggam, Bidjara, Bigambul, Gunggari, Kambuwal, Kamilaroi/Goomeroi, Kooma and MandandanjiQueensland Murray Darling Catchments Limited
Ugaram Rangers Ugar Island Torres Strait Islander2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Warraberalgal Rangers Warraber Island Kulkalaig 2009 [68] Torres Strait Regional Authority [68]
Wellesley Islands RangersThuwathu-Bujimulla IPA, Mornington Island Lardil, Yangkaal, Kaiadilt, Gangalidda 2016Wellesley Islands Land and Sea Social Economic Development PTY LTD [81]
Yirrganydji Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers Cairns to Port Douglas Yirrganydji Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation [82]
Yuku-Baja-Muliku Indigenous Rangers Archer Point Yuku-Baja-Muliku2008Yuku-Baja-Muliku Land Owner and Reserves Limited [83]

Tasmania

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
milythina pakana Rangers (3 groups) Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre [84]
Tasmania PWS Trainees Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and the Environment, Tasmanian Government [85] [86]
truwana Rangers Cape Barren Island 2015

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre [87] [88]

Victoria

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Budj Bim Rangers Lake Condah IPA, Budj Bim heritage areas, Macarthur Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation [89]

Western Australia

GroupLocationAssociated Language GroupFoundationManaging Organisation
Balanggarra RangersBalanggarra IPA, Kimberley region Balanggarra Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [90]
Bardi Jawi RangersBardi Jawi IPA, north Broome Djarindjin, Lombadina, Ardyaloon Kimberley Land Council [91]
Blackstone RangersNgaanyatjarra IPA, Papulankutja Ngaanyatjarra Ngaanyajtarra Council Aboriginal Corporation [92]
Goldfields Land Management Rangers Kalgoorlie Wangkatja Goldfields Land and Sea Council [93]
Gooniyandi Rangers Fitzroy Crossing, Kimberley region Gooniyandi 2009 [94] Kimberley Land Council [95]
Jigalong Rangers Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts. Martu Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa [96] [97]
Karajarri RangersKarajarri IPA, southern Kimberley Karajarri 2014 Karajarri Traditional Lands Association [98]
Kija Rangers Warmun (Turkey Creek), east Kimberley Kija Kimberley Land Council [99]
Kiwirrkurra Rangers Kiwirrkurra IPA, Kiwirrkurra Pintupi, Manyjilyjarra, Kukatja Desert Support Services [100]
Kunawarritji Rangers Canning Stock Route MartuKanyirninpa Jukurrpa [96]
Mid West Aboriginal Rangers (Western Mulga, DBCA and KMAC) Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Moore River, Western Rangelands, Geraldton Malgana, Nhanda, Amangu, Wajarri, Badimaya, Yuat Northern Agricultural Catchments Council [101]
Ngadju Rangers Ngadju IPA, Nullarbor, Wheatbelt Ngadju 2020 Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation [102]
Nyikina Mangala Rangers Jarlmadangah, Fitzroy River Nyikina MangalaWalalakoo Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [103]
Nyangumarta Rangers Nyangumarta Warrarn IPA, Eighty Mile Beach Nyangumarta 2015 Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation [104]
Nyul Nyul Rangers Middle Dampier Peninsula, Beagle Bay Nyul Nyul Kimberley Land Council [105]
Parnngurr Rangers (women's and men's groups)Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts.MartuKanyirninpa Jukurrpa [96]
Parnngurr Women's RangersGreat Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts.MartuKanyirninpa Jukurrpa [96]
Paruku Rangers Paruku IPA, Paruku, Halls Creek Walmajarri, Jaru, Kukatja Kimberley Land Council [106]
Punmu RangersGreat Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts.MartuKanyirninpa Jukurrpa [96]
Spinifex RangersAnangu Tjutaku IPA, Great Victoria Desert Spinifex Pila Nguru Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [107]
Tjaltjraak Rangers Esperance Nyungar Nyungar 2018 [108] Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation [109]
Uunguu Rangers Uunguu IPA, Wunambal Gaambera Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation [110]
Warakurna Rangers Ngaanyatjarra IPA, Papulankutja Ngaanyajtarra Council Aboriginal Corporation [111]
Warburton Men Rangers Ngaanyatjarra IPA, Papulankutja Ngaanyajtarra Council Aboriginal Corporation [111]
Warburton Women Rangers Ngaanyatjarra IPA, Papulankutja Ngaanyajtarra Council Aboriginal Corporation [111]
Wunggurr Rangers Wilinggin IPA, central north Kimberley Ngarinyin 2013 Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation [112]
Yanunijarra Ngurrara RangersWarlu Jilajaa Jumu IPA, Great Sandy Desert Ngurrara Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC [113]
Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong RangersReserve 31165, Lake Argyle Miriuwung Gajerrong 2005 Yawoorroong Miriuwang Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation [114]
Yawuru Rangers Yawuru IPA, Broome, The Kimberley Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd

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