- Investment of $16.5 million made through latest round of
Aboriginal Ranger Program
- Aboriginal Ranger Program has created 1,400 jobs for
Aboriginal people since 2017
- Tourism and climate action projects receive funding as part
of latest round
The State Government is
backing the successful work of Aboriginal rangers with a $16.5 million
investment in the latest round of the Aboriginal Ranger Program.
Since its launch in 2017,
the State Government has invested $100 million in the program, creating on-Country
jobs for 1,400 Aboriginal people.
These roles have supported
a range of activities, including biodiversity research, Traditional Owner
knowledge transfer, and management of cultural sites and fires.
Projects funded as part
of the program's eighth round include a dedicated Aboriginal Cultural Tourism
Ranger Program offering youth traineeships and pathways for teenagers and young
adults, and a Carbon Economy Preparation Project that will enable Aboriginal
people to participate in the renewable energy and carbon capture sector.
A full list of recipients
can be found here.
Comments attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:
"Research shows that for
every $1 invested in the Aboriginal Ranger Program approximately $3 worth of
social, economic, cultural, and environmental value is created.
"Our Government has
invested more than $100 million in Aboriginal rangers since 2017, making
practical differences on the ground for Indigenous communities."
Comments attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"This is a fantastic
initiative that contributes to the social and economic prosperity of Aboriginal
communities.
"We continue to see these
grants achieving practical outcomes right across Western Australia."
