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Caring for Land and Sea - Bawinanga (Djelk) Sea Rangers

26 March 2019
Community Maningrida
Jobs, Land and Economy
Group of men and a woman dressed in ranger uniforms stand in front of a boat. In the background are trees.

Learn what drives the Bawinanga (Djelk) Sea Rangers to protect and preserve their ancient land and seascape.

Indigenous rangers are ‘the eyes and ears of the remote corners of our country’. In the case of the Bawinanga (Djelk) Sea Rangers, this includes the coastline, estuaries and islands around Maningrida in Arnhem Land.

To see them at work and hear their plans, watch our video below.

Find out more

The Australian Government supports Indigenous rangers through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy 2.1 Jobs, Land & Economy Programme which recognises protecting and conserving the environment as a shared responsibility. The programme provides sustainable employment for Indigenous people.

For more information see Environment.