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DBCA recognises the unique role and expertise of Traditional Owners, supports the aspirations of Aboriginal people to be involved in the management of country and threats to biodiversity, and to carry out traditional activities on country.

DBCA works in partnership with Aboriginal people managing Western Australia’s growing conservation estate through liaison and consultation, formal joint management, training and employment. Engaging Aboriginal people in conservation and land and sea management has significantly improved the department's performance of its functions, including the protection and conservation of Aboriginal culture and heritage values. These benefits will increase as DBCA further expands Aboriginal engagement.

DBCA staff must complete Aboriginal Cultural Awareness training to ensure that they are culturally aware and engage meaningfully with Aboriginal people.

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Government of Western Australia
Joint management

A partnership between Aboriginal people and the State Government that is based on recognition, trust, respect, and shared goals and achievements across WA's conservation estate.

Interviews on country with Esperance Tjaltjraak Rangers. Photo – Shem Bisluk/DBCA
Evaluating the Aboriginal Ranger Program

A scientific analysis into the social outcomes of the State Government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program.

Bardi Jawi Oorany Rangers. Photo by DBCA
Aboriginal Ranger Program

The State Government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program is delivering jobs, training and community development opportunities for Aboriginal people across a range of tenures in regional and remote communities across Western Australia.

Environment Minister with rangers and Aboriginal organisation representatives
Management Planning Reform Aboriginal Reference Group

Management planning is an important part of protecting Country.

Government of Western Australia
Aboriginal partnerships

DBCA is committed to meeting requirements of national and state strategies that seek to build meaningful partnerships and meet the aspirations of Aboriginal people.

Nyul Nyul Rangers. Photo by DBCA
Cultural burning

Traditional burning practices enhancing the health of country and culture.

Photograph of items used in traditional ceremonies.
Customary activities

Aboriginal people’s access to Country is the foundation of retaining a connection to culture and keeping Country healthy.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.