Kakadu Indigenous Ranger Program

The Werenbun Rangers are part of the Kakadu Indigenous Ranger Programme (KIRP), based in Kakadu National Park. WAC holds a funding agreement for Werenbun Rangers with the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) for annual funding to deliver land management projects and support Kakadu National Park with their programs. They are currently funded until 2028.

The Kakadu Indigenous Ranger Program (KIRP) initiative empowers Indigenous communities through environmental stewardship and cultural preservation. KIRP embodies the "Caring for Country" principle, merging traditional knowledge with contemporary conservation practices.

The program offers Indigenous ranger training, where participants gain hands-on experience in land management and cultural conservation. The Working on Country (WOC) program is funded by the Federal Government to advance biodiversity conservation, support natural resource and heritage protection, and create sustainable employment for Indigenous people.

The Werenbun Rangers mostly work in the southern part of Kakadu National Park; however, they can support other Indigenous Rangers groups who also work alongside National Parks Australia staff. The World Heritage Park expands to nearly 20,000 square kilometres and is divided into seven regions. The southern area is known as the Mary River region and consists of different vegetation types of highly dissected rock formations, comprising escarpments and cliffs, vast wetlands, and stunning waterfalls. The area is home to many plants and bird species only found in the park's southern end.