Rangers come clean on drugs and alcohol

Meaningful employment

Cultural Ambassador Ezzard Flowers and Elder Margaret Rundle taking a break on site.

The G-Link Project is part of a Heads of Agreement between Woodside and Greening Australia to collaboratively undertake large-scale, biodiverse native tree planting projects that will generate quality carbon offsets. The pilot program includes investment into Indigenous enterprises and communities whose capabilities and knowledge are critical to the achievement of the overall vision.

"A large part of our work within the Great Southern's landscapes project involves restoring and revegetating large areas of degraded farmland. To do this work it's incredibly important that we have reliable teams and labour forces. The team work that we have been able to develop between staff and the Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation has been absolutely wonderful."

Anne Smith / Engagement & Development Officer - Greening Australia.

To ensure that we deliver on our contracts, the Ngoolark Rangers work to the highest standards and this includes drug and alcohol testing with a no pass - no work policy, not just on the day of testing, but also during the contracts.

Put to the test

Sonic HealthPlus provided a friendly and professional testing service.

On the 16th June, Geoff Sprigg from Sonic HealthPlus travelled from Perth to conduct drug and alcohol screens on Noongar Rangers at the Badgebup Hub. The screening is part of a zero tolerance approach against drugs and alcohol in the workplace and was implemented in preparation for the Woodside/Greening Australia G-Link Project.

In-line with the new rigorous operational standards, Noongar Rangers from Katanning, Tambellup, Gnowangerup and Badgebup were all screened for drugs and alcohol in a friendly, speedy and professional manner by Geoff who put everyone at ease. All f(15) Rangers passed the test and were declared fit for work - a 100% pass rate.

This can be taken as a clear indication for our Rangers to prove to themselves and those around them that they can step up to the plate and demonstrate a willingness to go the extra mile to gain meaningful and sustainable employment on-country.

We are rightfully proud of them!

Providing healthier pathways in life

Aboriginal Ranger Programs provide pathways to healthier lifestyles for willing individuals. Our Rangers work offers more than just income, it also provides on-the-job training, leadership, mentoring and revival of our Noongar language, stories and family connections.

Learning about significant sites and hearing stories whilst working on country builds confidence and resilience in our Rangers. They feel proud of who they are as Noongar people and this makes their spirit stronger. They also feel good when they take money home to their family - when we work together, we bond together and this means we stay strong together.

Ngoolark Rangers act as proud Noongar ambassador for our people and are the face of our community, helping our most vulnerable families during times of crisis.

Providing a service to the wider community

They are in big demand, sometimes delivering wood at night to ensure our Elders and families have firewood to keep them warm, in freezing conditions. Our Elders look forward to seeing them pull into their driveways to drop off food, wood and blankets and have a yarn and this connection helps them though the days.

Well done Ngoolark Rangers !

Building a better future for local Noongars

Currently all of our Ranger's contracts have been through capacity building partnerships and the organisation is actively seeking more opportunities to ensure that the Rangers can build a sustainable have yearly work schedule.