"Caring for Country through cultural land management, environmental conservation, heritage protection, and the sharing of traditional knowledge for future generations."
The Dunghutti Rangers were established to care for Country and strengthen the connection between people, culture, and land. Guided by cultural knowledge and community priorities, our work supports environmental stewardship, cultural practice, and the wellbeing of our people. Through practical on-Country action and community engagement, we turn shared responsibility for Country into meaningful outcomes for present and future generations.
Our work is driven by the belief that strong culture builds strong communities. Every program, partnership, and initiative is designed to create lasting outcomes while ensuring our people remain connected to Country, culture, and one another.
We are guided by a clear vision—to build a thriving community where culture is celebrated, wellbeing is strengthened, and opportunities are created for current and future generations.
- Care for Country through on-ground land and environmental management.
- Protect and monitor culturally significant sites and heritage places.
- Use traditional ecological knowledge alongside modern conservation practices.
- Undertake weed and feral animal control to protect native ecosystems.
- Support biodiversity through habitat restoration and wildlife monitoring.
- Participate in cultural burning and other land management activities where appropriate.
- Work with Elders and community members to maintain and pass on cultural knowledge.
- Provide employment, training, and leadership opportunities for Aboriginal people while strengthening connections to Country.