Joint Management in Action at Corringle Foreshore

Recently, our JM rangers worked alongside Parks Victoria at Corringle Foreshore Reserve, preparing it for the influx of summer campers who flock here each year.

Corringle is one of our jointly managed parks and has always been an important place for us. The old people camped and fished here. It was a plentiful food source and a place of connection – linking the ocean to the rivers and connecting along the coastline to Lake Tyers. It was an important meeting place for families – when our people were displaced from the mission they came here. Those who lived away from Country would return here to reconnect with traditional land. It was a safe place.

That spirit remains today. Mob still camp, fish and gather here, keeping those connections strong.

Under our joint management partnership, Corringle is thriving. Our deep understanding of this Country guides how we maintain it – ensuring facilities stay in great condition while preserving the cultural stories and spirit for generations to come.

“Corringle is a special place that holds deep cultural significance for us,” said On Country Ranger Coordinator, Robert Baxter.

“We’re proud to work alongside Parks Victoria to care for it and make sure it’s ready for everyone who loves spending time here.”

This sort of work really highlights what the RSA has already delivered: Gunaikurnai JM rangers on Country every day, caring for places that hold our history and our heart.

With RSA renegotiations progressing – and four new jointly managed parks already secured – it’s an exciting chapter for our people and our Country.