On Country

Denis Rose is a highly respected Gunditjmara man. As far as we know, he was the first Indigenous person ever employed as a a National Park Ranger. Over a lifelong career, he has played a catalytic role in developing the Indigenous Protected Area Program and continues to work, to both manage country and improve the lives of all Indigenous people. We discuss his early life, the ups and downs as a young park ranger and the development of the IPA program.

What is On Country?

The Indigenous Ranger program is an Australian success story. In this podcast I go behind the scenes, to tell the incredible stories of the people who made it happen. I also talk to the people who continue working for its future and discuss what may lay ahead, for the management of our country.