The Walaaybaa Ranger team take responsibility for the LALC’s caring for Country programs. The Rangers deliver key strategic objectives across Environmental Health, Cultural Programs, Knowledge Sharing, Workforce Development and Economic Development.
The Walaaybaa Rangers’ roles link Gamilaroi / Gomeroi ecological knowledge with culture, stories and lore, and provide education that builds the capacity of the Aboriginal community to care for Country.
"Walaaybaa"
means home country in the Gamilaraay language.
The Rangers undertake species monitoring, habitat assessments and biodiversity improvement projects to better understand and protect native flora and fauna, while also delivering tree planting, and corridor restoration projects that strengthen ecological connectivity across the landscape. Pest animal and weed management forms a key part of their environmental stewardship, helping to restore the health and resilience of Country.
Alongside on-ground environmental works, the Walaaybaa Rangers lead Aboriginal knowledge-sharing activities, cultural education programs and community events to reconnect community with traditional ecological knowledge. Through this work, the Rangers strengthen community capacity, support cultural continuity, and uphold Gomeroi/Gamilaroi responsibilities to care for Country.
