Registrations for the 2026 IDA Conference are now open.
It has been cared for and expertly managed over thousands of years by Indigenous minds, hearts and hands. Today, a network of Indigenous rangers are sharing information, practices and working together to provide the highest standard of stewardship and care for the desert.
By strengthening the connections between rangers we can ensure that the desert will be well protected meaning that future generations of Australians will reap the benefits of learning from and connecting to a healthy country.
The IDA Foundation provides grant-based funding to Indigenous desert ranger teams to protect and restore our globally significant living desert.
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The Desert Hub is a culturally appropriate and creative meeting place in the city of Perth for Indigenous land management organisations. The Desert Hub is free for IDA Members to hire and discounted rates apply for not for profit organisations.
Get the latest news from the IDA and desert ranger network. Catch up ranger team updates, desert stories and what’s happening in the Indigenous land management sector.
"The IDA is an organisation that remains true to its roots, ensuring that the voice of desert rangers is being heard louder and clearer with every passing year."
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