Philanthropy Manager

The Karrkad Kanjdji Trust ("gada-gut guny-jee") brings together Indigenous ranger groups, communities and philanthropists to address some of our nation’s most pressing issues. These include regenerating our natural environment, taking action on climate change, creating meaningful and equal employment opportunities, and supporting the continuation of the world’s oldest living culture.

Karrkad Kanjdji Trust (KKT) was established by the Traditional Owners of the Warddeken and Djelk Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) in 2010, to support their vision for healthy Country. They named us after Arnhem Land’s stone country highlands or karrkad (“gada-gut”) and savanna lowlands or kanjdji (“guny-jee”) that we work together to protect.

We now partner with over one-third of Arnhem Land’s ranger groups. These rangers care for around 65,000 square kilometres of land and sea Country in one of Australia’s most culturally rich and biodiverse regions: Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory's 'Top End'.

Our role is to listen to the needs and visions of Indigenous communities for how they want to manage their natural and cultural heritage, and support them to realise this on their own terms. This has naturally led to a simple yet highly effective model for philanthropy founded on an Indigenous approach to conservation where each part strengthens the whole. These six parts are: 1) Protecting native biodiversity, 2) Investing in women rangers, 3) Safeguarding Indigenous culture, 4) Managing fire and climate, 5) Educating future custodians, and 6) Supporting people on Country.

Every project is 100 per cent community-owned, from concept to long-term impact.