Our Vision

To become the leading Indigenous development organisation within 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:

1. Represent the interests of the Banyjima, Innawonga and Nyiyapali people in all matters relating to their traditional lands and culture;
2. Provide good governance considering all aspects of economic, environmental, cultural and social well-being of the GAC Members;
3. Provide quality corporate management, adapt to change and ensure the best possible outcomes to the GAC Members and all the community.
4. Provide sufficient and appropriate financial and human resources to effectively enable the programs and services to be undertaken;
5. Initiate and maintain programs and personal service delivery which meet the long-term needs of the Members; and
6. Improve communications with and encourage the participation of the GAC Members in organisational activities.