AbstractThis dataset shows the locations of Indigenous ranger groups across Australia that are funded through the Commonwealth Indigenous Rangers Program (IRP).The IRP assists First Nations people in managing Country according to Traditional Owners’ objectives. Indigenous rangers use Traditional Knowledge and cultural practices, combined with Western science, to manage land, river and sea Country and deliver environmental, cultural, social and economic development outcomes.Through the IRP, the Australian Government acknowledges and supports First Nations peoples’ unique, critical and continuing role in managing and protecting Australia’s natural and cultural heritage and is increasing investment in programs.Information for this dataset was provided by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). Information in this dataset was created from successful projects funded through IRP grant opportunities. Where data was uncertain, approximations of locations were used.This data includes the Indigenous Rangers Program 2021-28 extension, IRP Round 1 and IRP Round 2 expansions. This data will be updated periodically as the program changes. CurrencyDate modified: 17 February 2026Date created: 15 October 2025Date published: 17 October 2025Modification frequency: As Needed Data extentSpatial extentNorth: -9.5°South: -44.4°East: 157.8°West: 109.2°Coordinate reference: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84)Source informationInformation in this dataset was created from successful projects funded through Indigenous Ranger Program grant opportunities. Individual records are published to Grants Connect.Catalogue entry: Indigenous Rangers Program - Ranger GroupsLineage statementLocation data is collected through the application process for the Indigenous Ranger Program. The National Indigenous Australians Agency represent the location that the ranger group is based as a series of points. Where data was uncertain, approximations of locations were used. Data dictionaryAttribute nameDescriptionObject IDObject IDNameThe ranger group nameAdministration OrganisationThe ranger organisation nameNumber of GroupsNumber of groups at a locationCommentsCommentsState NumberState number for mapping productsLatitudeLatitudeLongitudeLongitudeState NameState nameRegion NameRegion nameProgramProgram NameIndigenous LocationABS Indigenous locationGrant RoundRelevant funding roundSortField for mapping and labelling purposes. Field is calculated by State, and Latitude order.ContactNational Indigenous Australians Agency, data.geo@niaa.gov.au