Pilbara Ranger Network

Conservation actions in the Pilbara - Experiences from rangers on the frontline 🌱 Feedback from the 2026 ALCA conference by @PKKP Ranger, Summah: "Travelling all the way from Nanutarra, where we work and down to Tassie was a massive step out of my comfort zone and especially since this was my first time ever speaking at a conference in front of so many people. I was terrified at first, but having the chance to use my voice to share what me and the other 11 Pilbara Ranger Groups do, completely changed everything. Seeing the audience realise that our work back home in the Pilbara is truly invaluable to the rest of the country made me feel incredibly valuable, respected, and proud. Knowing that our stories carry that much worth made every anxious step worth it and I would do it all over again." Thanks for representing PKKP and talking strong for the Pilbara Ranger Network Summah, Ash and Gareth! 👏

WE'RE INCORPORATED 🙌🎉 The Pilbara Ranger Network has incorporated as an independent not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation and held its first board of directors meeting last week! We’re very excited to introduce our directors, pictured from left: Karen Hayes, Audrey Cosmos, Marlon Cooke and Damien Hubert. Nominated by our member organisations, our directors bring their experience together to lead the network for the whole Pilbara region. This is a significant step forward in strengthening Indigenous leadership and governance of the PRN as we work to unite and support Pilbara ranger teams by sharing knowledge, resources and opportunities to care for country and culture. Congratulations to our new board. We look forward to the journey ahead! 🌏 #PilbaraRangers #IndigenousRangers #CaringForCountry #Pilbara

Upcoming 2026 Pilbara Ranger Forum 🎤🌱 The Annual Ranger Forum is one of PRN's main events and is an opportunity for our network to showcase their learnings and achievements from the year to fellow ranger teams, Traditional Owners, partners and industry guests. In 2025, the Ranger Forum achieved it's largest attendance yet with over 150 rangers gathering to discuss important topics around land management in the Pilbara. These conversations support our vision of strong ranger programs and a sustainable Pilbara Ranger Sector. 📣 Network Ranger Teams: if you haven't already, make sure you register your team's attendance before registrations close this Friday! #landmanagement #network #rangers

Winner of the 2026 Pilbara Community Services Award: Pilbara Heart of Partnership for Social Impact 🏆 The Pilbara Ranger Network are honoured to accept the 2026 Pilbara Community Services Award by Pilbara For Purpose. We're proud of how far we've come as a network and of the ranger teams in caring for community, culture and Ngurra. A big congratulations to all the winners and finalists within the network, what an incredible achievement. #pilbara #rangers #oncountry

✊ OUR NETWORK ✊ Annual Ranger Camp - Millstream, Yindjibarndi Country 📍🌿 Ranger Teams from across the network gathering on country to learn, teach, connect and inspire. These events build strength and confidence for proud rangers, supporting land management in the Pilbara. #indigenousrangers #pilbara #rangers #oncountry

PILBARA RANGER CAMP 2026 Held and hosted at Millstream National Park, Yindjibarndi Country 📍🌿 Highlights from the 2026 On-Ngurra Ranger Camp, bringing together 10 ranger teams from across the network to learn, share and connect through caring for culture and country. Men's and women's ranger sessions, feral cat and weed management, protecting important water places, removing redclaw, Marrga puppets and Traditional Ngurnda. Thank you Yindjibarndi for hosting the camp and to our partners at DBCA and DWER for supporting the event and facilitating sessions. #pilbararangers #oncountry #indigenousrangers

A great outcome for PRN Network Members PKKP Aboriginal Corporation on their Ranger Exchange with the Laura and Melsonby Rangers! 🐊 #Pilbararangers #OnCountry #Rangerexchange

𝟭𝟱𝟬+ 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝟭𝟰 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 𝟯 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝘆𝗲𝘁 🙌 Over 210 participants. One powerful gathering. The Pilbara Ranger Forum brought together Traditional Owners, rangers, and partners to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and advance land and sea management across the region 🌱 "𝘐𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵" - Margaret Stewart, Budadee Ranger 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - ✅ Cross-regional knowledge exchange with Kimberley and Queensland ranger groups ✅ Hands-on workshops with emerging fire planning tools and technologies ✅ Cultural learning and field trips with Ngarluma and Murujuga elders ✅ Ranger leadership pathways and coordinator professional development sessions ✅ Collaborative presentations and interactive stalls from conservation partners 𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 - • Pilbara rangers and Traditional Owner groups (tagged below) • Our partners and funders who made this forum possible • Our special guests - Dampier Peninsula Fire Working Group and Queensland Junior Ranger Coordinators • Our partners, stakeholders, and event stall holders Stay tuned for our full event wrap-up 🧡 #PilbaraRangerNetwork #IndigenousLandManagement #AboriginalRangers #CountryNeedsPeople