Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62[ 18 ] Benefits of ranger programs20 Self-determination Positive role models Benefits at a national level Benefits to communities Benefits to rangers and their families Increased labour productivity through improved Aboriginal health Increased cohesion and reduced conflict, crime and anti-social behavior Economic development and supplementary income from new commercial ventures Improved relationships within and between communities Retention and transfer of cultural knowledge and enhanced connection to country Increased workforce participation Meaningful work where jobs are scarce Increased skills, knowledge and career pathways Better functioning families and higher education outcomes for children Reduced alcohol and substance abuse Financial independence and higher incomes Improved lifestyle and housing Improved physical and psychological health, wellbeing, fitness and nutrition Increased tax revenues from new business ventures Cost-savings to governments through prevention of social and health problems Better environmental and cultural protection outcomes benefiting all Australians