Sharing resources - a guide

Sharing knowledge and resources in the Junior Rangers knowledge-sharing hub

This page explains how Junior Rangers providers can share resources, knowledge, and practice across the network through the Junior Rangers knowledge-sharing hub and activities facilitated by Ninti.

Sharing is voluntary

Providers should only share materials that are appropriate to share and are consistent with community expectations and cultural protocols. Providers may also support peer-to-peer learning by discussing their experience, lessons learned, or methods, without sharing documents.

How shared resources are used

Resources shared through the Hub - whether uploaded by providers or linked from other websites - are provided for learning and information only. Sharing a resource does not mean it is endorsed by Ninti, the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), or the Junior Rangers Program. Providers and users are responsible for checking that a resource is relevant, accurate and appropriate for their own Junior Rangers project context.

Responsibility after sharing

Ninti does not manage or control the ongoing use or distribution of shared resources within or beyond the Junior Rangers network after the Junior Rangers Capacity Building, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning project ends. Users are responsible for ensuring that any further use of shared materials continues to respect copyright, privacy, cultural protocols, and any conditions set by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders.

Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Ninti recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have the right to govern data and knowledge about their communities, cultures, and Country. This includes decisions about what data is collected, how it is stored, who can access it, and how it may be used or shared. Any resource that includes or relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or Traditional Knowledge must be shared in a way that respects these rights and any cultural protocols, consent, or restrictions.

Rights, intellectual property and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

The Hub supports peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange while respecting the rights of all contributors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to share any material and must not upload content that breaches copyright, privacy, or other laws.

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) includes Traditional Knowledge, stories, languages, art and cultural practices that are owned and governed by First Nations peoples according to their customary laws and protocols. Where ICIP is shared, it must be done with the informed consent of the relevant Traditional Owners or custodians, with proper attribution and in ways that protect cultural integrity, secrecy and ongoing self-determination.

Users agree that:

  • they will not share restricted, sacred or secret knowledge without authority
  • they will credit the source and custodians of any Indigenous knowledge or cultural material
  • they will respect any conditions set by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributors about how their knowledge may be used or shared

Types of resources that can be shared

Providers may share:

  1. self-developed resources: such as tools, templates, practice wisdom, artwork, or other materials created within their Junior Rangers project
  2. publicly available resources: including website links, twmplates and frameworks, textbooks, reports or other openly accessible sources
  3. non-public resources: gained through conferences, workshops, mentoring, or other professional activities (with permission from the original author or Traditional Knowledge holder)

1. Sharing self-developed resources

Self-developed resources may include locally created tools, lesson plans, artwork or practice wisdom that reflect the unique strengths and cultural context of your Junior Rangers project. When sharing these, you are encouraged to:

  • describe the context in which the resource was developed (for example, community, Country, or age group)
  • note any cultural or confidentiality considerations
  • indicate whether the resource can be adapted or should be used as is

2. Sharing publicly available resources

Publicly available resources are valuable for Junior Rangers providers and projects.

When sharing these through the Hub:

  • only share materials that are freely accessible, not behind paywalls or membership sites, unless permission has been granted
  • include a full reference: title, author/organisation and a direct link or citation
  • do not modify or present third-party materials in a way that implies endorsement by Ninti, the NIAA, or the Junior Rangers Program
  • do not share materials that are marked confidential, restricted, or 'not for distribution'

For support with finding or referencing resources, email:

JuniorRangersProject@nintione.com.au

3. Sharing resources that are not publicly available

Some resources come from unpublished works such as workshops, mentoring, or other professional learning. These may not be publicly available, and may include content connected to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures or Country.

Before sharing, please:

  • consider cultural protocols and consent requirements
  • ensure you have permission from the author or Traditional Knowledge holder

Ninti respects all copyright and creative rights of the original creators and knowledge holders.

If you would like further information or wish to discuss this, please email JuniorRangersProject@nintione.com.au

 

Ninti One acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, and community. Ninti One pays respect to Elders, past and present, and to the youth, for the future.