Minister for Indigenous Australians
Indigenous land and water managers from across Australia will gather on Larrakia Country in Darwin from 27 to 29 August at the Dangkal Gwo'yal-wa (Strong Country) Land and Water Management Forum.
For the first time in over a decade, Indigenous rangers and Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) providers will gather together and have an opportunity to build stronger connections and share the knowledge needed to care for Country into the future.
The Forum's theme Healthy Country, Healthy Water, Healthy Communities aligns with the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and recognises First Nations peoples' ancient and ongoing connection to Country.
The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring that First Nations people are at the forefront of conservation efforts, by investing $1.3 billion to support the Indigenous Ranger Program and more than $230 million to expand Indigenous Protected Areas.
These initiatives are creating sustainable jobs and economic benefits for First Nations communities.
Indigenous rangers and Indigenous land and water managers play an important role in the health of our country through their valuable knowledge and hard work in communities.
Indigenous rangers are increasingly taking the lead or playing a vital role in disaster recovery efforts and mitigation activities.
The National Indigenous Australians Agency, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation are partnering to deliver the Dangkal Gwo'yal-wa Forum, which will also focus on strengthening sector governance and building organisational capacity and capabilities.
