Purpose, Vision and Values - Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi

PURPOSE, VISION AND VALUES

Purpose

To empower the lives of Aboriginal children, young people and families living on Darkinjung Country through early intervention and prevention services and specialised casework.

Vision

A Darkinjung Country where all Aboriginal families, children and young people are connected to their community and culture and can fully participate and contribute to their story.

Values

Respect
For self, community, country and our ancestors.
Inclusion
In actively creating cultural and spiritual belonging in a safe space.
Social Justice
for the right to self-determination and recognising the continual struggle against racism and oppression for all Aboriginal people.
Integrity
through truth, transparency, consistency and predictability.
Ngara
Listening to one another through continual cultural learning.
Gudjagang
Generations gathering in caring and healing ways.

Strategic Priorities

1. Keep our children safe
Resource programs and system responses that keep children and young people engaged in education and/or employment, connected to their families and communities, and provide opportunities for individual and collective growth.
2. Listen to children and young people’s voices
Align our services with what children and young people tell us they need.
3. Connectedness
Working in concert with government and local Aboriginal organisations to support growth in the local community.
4. Grow our systems and infrastructure
through truth, transparency, consistency and predictability.