Indigenous Ranger Program will prioritise caring for country

The program will facilitate traditional landowners looking after Bindjareb country.

The rangers, led by Theo Kearing Snr attended the dealership to retrieve the car, alongside Indigenous elder and Winjan co-ordinator Brett Hill.

Mr Hill said the program was an important addition to the community and the donation would help rangers fulfill their roles to their full potential.

"The program will bring back natural bushland and give young fellas opportunities."

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When the team approached Mr Lane, he was happy to help with a car, and said he was passionate about the work the Winjan rangers will do.

"We are passionate about cleaning the waterway - and getting natural bushland and habitats for animals right again," Mr Lane said.

Rangers program coordinator Theo Kearing Snr told the Mail the rangers had strong and shared goals.

"Caring for country is so important to us," Mr Kearing said.

"And teaching the next generation what it takes to care for country."

Mr Kearing added that the rangers would be working closely with companies such as the Department of Biodiversity and Conservation and Attractions, the Nature Conservancy and the Peel Harvey Catchment Council.

"We will be learning their ways and teaching them some of our traditional ways of caring for country too."

"We will be working with Peel Harvey Catchment to clean up the Murray River, planting natural plants and correcting some bank areas where the edges are corroded away from boats."

When asked how the community could support the program, Mr Kearing said simply giving them a call to come and help with the land.

"Anything to do with the land or any chances to clean country, you can call Winjan directly and ask for the rangers program."