Vision

South Australian Aboriginal children and young people grow up safe and strong in their family, community, culture and country, and proud in their identity.

Purpose

Promote the rights, development and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people within South Australia at a systemic level; ensuring the State of South Australia adheres to the international covenants under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Be a catalyst for change by challenging systems to become culturally responsive to the rights and needs of Aboriginal children, young people, their families and communities.

Values and Principles

Our values and principles guide how we think and act in sustaining our vision and purpose as we work to advance the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people.

Child and Young Person Centred

Aboriginal children and young peoples’ development and wellbeing is our primary concern. We preference and privilege the voices of Aboriginal children and young people.

Rights Focused

The rights of Aboriginal children and young people to grow up with a cultural identity within family, community, culture and country.

Cultural Integrity

Respecting and doing what’s right by South Australian Aboriginal children, young people and communities.

Seld- Determination and Self- Efficacy 

We advocate and promote Aboriginal people’s right to lead decision making in the best interests of Aboriginal children and young people.

Independence

We operate free from control and influence of Government.

Collaboration

We work with Aboriginal children and young people, families and communities to drive change.

Transparency and Accountability 

We meet expectations of accountability to partners and communities; accept responsibility and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Impact

We have a marked effect on the participation, development and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.

Social Justice

We draw attention to injustices for Aboriginal children and young people and the systemic reform required to improve their outcomes across various social indices.