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Our Purpose

Our establishment is grounded in a history of resistance, resilience and determination to look after our country and community. Our work is about strengthening self‑determination and delivering lasting outcomes by valuing and building capacity in our people.

We know there are deep underlying causes and systemic barriers that perpetuate the challenges we face in our community today. This is driving us to develop programs that support long-term community-led change centred around healing and cultural wellbeing.

With the history of our old people, and the futures of our young ones in mind, we are here to back Yinhawangka People, maintain Culture and care for Country in meaningful and practical ways.

Three people sit on a gray sofa against a cream-colored wall, featuring two women and one man. The woman on the left has short, white hair and is wearing a black polo shirt with red details. The woman in the middle has her brown hair tied back and is wearing a blouse with a red floral pattern. The man on the right has a dark complexion, wears a large beige hat and a blue shirt, and has a name tag. The man appears to be looking at the camera, the woman in the middle is smiling, and the woman on the left has her arms crossed.
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Our Key Focus Areas

Cultural commitments
We are committed to ensuring Yinhawangka culture and ways of being and doing are at the centre of program design and delivery, and to promoting and protecting Yinhawangka culture, art, and values.

Wellness measures
With connection to country and culture as the foundation for Yinhawangka wellbeing, we are supporting improved Yinhawangka-led health, education, housing, and social outcomes.

Trauma recovery
We recognise the importance of healing and unity for our community, and are prioritising partnerships to develop culturally informed support and services.

Economic opportunities
Yinhawangka-led businesses are important to the futures of our families and communities, and we are committed to supporting Yinhawangka business incubation.