In April, our Kids on Country Aboriginal Advisory Group members joined Nature Foundation for the group's first meeting of the year.

The Aboriginal Advisory Group was formed in early 2024 to provide advice on the delivery and future development of the junior ranger program. Members represent various Aboriginal groups, offering diverse perspectives to ensure Kids on Country continues to support a range of stakeholders.

Key topics addressed in this recent meeting include:

• Building employability skills and demonstrating training and employment pathways
• ​Supporting program participants to transition into land management jobs
• Reviewing the monitoring and evaluation framework for activity effectiveness and ongoing improvement processes

It was a day filled with dynamic and valuable discussion, and we greatly appreciate the time, experience, and insights shared by the group members. Their shared passion for the program and the positive impact it has on Aboriginal young people is strong and proud.