Country Needs People champions Indigenous land and sea management across Australia, catalysing community and government support for programs that protect biodiversity and culture.

It supports, advocates for and amplifies the vital work of Indigenous Rangers, Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) and Indigenous caring for Country.

Country Needs People works in close collaboration with an extensive network of over 50 frontline Traditional Owner-led land and sea management partner groups to protect and restore biodiversity across their lands and seas while sustaining, strengthening and transmitting culture on Country. This work includes directly supporting organisations with land and sea management, governance and capacity-building planning and development of Indigenous Ranger teams and Indigenous Protected Areas.

Alongside more than 120,000 community supporters, its advocacy with state, territory, and federal governments has a strong track record of securing funding for Indigenous Ranger and Indigenous Protected Area programs. This has led to improved biodiversity, better management of invasive species, and the sustained, community-led protection of cultural values.