Our Vision

Gumala Aboriginal Corporation's vision is to become the leading Indigenous development organisation in Australia.

Our Mission

To alleviate poverty through proactive measures to achieve economic, social and community development while promoting and protecting the cultural values of the Traditional Owners.

Corporate Values

Indigenous Governance and Culture

We value the importance of all aspects of Indigenous Governance and Culture issues

We recognise that governance ‘institutions’ are ‘the rules’, the way things that are important in the life of an organisation are done.

We know the institutional and organisational dimensions of Indigenous governance are important.

We have embedded in our organisation a wider institutional context of Indigenous law, culture, kinship systems, values, and behavioural norms.

Integrity

We behave ethically
We are open and transparent
We keep our commitments
We meet both the spirit and intent of the law

Stewardship

We care about our people and the community in which we live
We operate safely
We are environmentally responsible
We strengthen the community

Initiative

We lead the way
We have courage and creativity
We have discipline to manage risk
We act decisively in a timely manner

Teamwork

We work together to achieve superior results
We share ideas and talents to develop solutions
We support and rely on each other
We value clear and open communication

Accountability

We take responsibilities for our actions
We live our values
We set clear goals, measure results and seek to improve
We build and protect the Gumala name and reputation

How are we getting there?

Corporate Objectives

GAC will endeavour to:

Represent the interests of the Banyjima, Innawonga and Nyiyaparli people in all matters relating to their traditional lands and culture;

Provide good governance considering all aspects of economic, environmental, cultural and social well-being of the GAC Members;

Provide quality corporate management, adapt to change and ensure the best possible outcomes to the GAC Members and all the community.

Provide sufficient and appropriate financial and human resources to effectively enable the programs and services to be undertaken;

Initiate and maintain programs and personal service delivery which meet the long-term needs of the Members; and

Improve communications with and encourage the participation of the GAC Members in organisational activities.