What we do

Strategic Framework

The directors of Budina Aboriginal Corporation completed a strategic plan for the years of 2018-2020. They identified 6 goals to help the Corporation work towads their vision "Bringing Back our Culture".
Goal 1 To have a strong focus on learning
This means that:
  • We are building our professional skills needed to ensure good governance to the corporation
  • We actively share our knowledge with our people and our stakeholders
  • The broader community understands and respects our culture and journey
  • Leaders are identified and supported to reach their potential
  • Providing our young ones with better opportunities to learn and advance in any career path they want

To achieve this, we must:
  • Investigate different media platforms to teach our history and reach a broad audience
  • Run cultural camps to provide opportunities for our kids to connect with their Country and learn about their culture
  • Foster opportunities for training and employment with partners
  • Develop a leadership and mentoring program for our people
  • Provide governance, finance and web design training

Goal 2 Healthy Country
This means that:
  • We have programs to manage our country
  • Our indigenous flora and fauna are protected
  • Ensure that access to country is controlled
  • Our country and culture are respected

To achieve this, we must:
  • Work closely and with respect with our elders, traditional owners and our partners to build on our on country projects
  • Ensure programs work to eradicate pests and protect our country
  • Restrict access to country
  • Communicate our message effectively

Goal 3 Control over our resources
This means that:
  • We are working well together
  • We are sustainable into the future
  • We manage and monitor our country
  • We have a good governance framework
  • We manage our future acts and heritage

To achieve this, we must:
  • Communicate effectively with one another
  • Ensure that future funding is sufficient to ensure the smooth running of our corporation
  • Investigate Pastoral Ownership, acquire land, document sites and seek ranger funding
  • Ensure that the corporation is compliant with relevant regulatory and contractual requirements
  • Develop a cultural heritage strategy

Goal 4 To be respected as the Traditional Owners of Our Country
This means that:
  • Our past is acknowledged and respected
  • Our corporation is strong and effective and recognised as the peak body representing the interests of our people
  • Knowledge is shared with our people
  • There is a greater degree of respect between external parties and our people

To achieve this we must:
  • Provide better information to our people about their rights and interests as Traditional Owners with a native title determination through newsletters, fact sheets, website, and signage
  • Increase the presence and accessibility of the organisation
  • Work with local media to share our key messages
  • Seek to acknowledge the people of our country

Goal 5 Healthy People
This means that:
  • Our Elders are respected and cared for
  • Our younger ones have good opportunities in all aspects of life to help them build confidence and improve their health and wellbeing
  • The cultural, spiritual, and physical needs of our people are met
  • Our people regularly get together to celebrate our culture and to fulfil our social needs

To achieve this we must:
  • Establish good communication processes between our people and our elders
  • Promote more opportunities for sporting events through our children’s schools
  • Engage more with grant funding providers about the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle to our people through healthy diet and healthy lifestyle
  • Promote more social events with our people, such as country walks and camping out bush

Goal 6 One Voice
This means that:
  • We meet regularly
  • We provide good governance
  • We seek and provide good feedback
  • We work together

To achieve this we must:
  • Have regular board meetings
  • Ensure compliance with the CATSI Act and our Rule Book
  • Effectively communicate through our website, newsletters, and meetings
  • Consider feedback and suggestions from our elders, common law holders, and members