Our Charter – Kurbingui Youth & Family Development

Kurbingui Youth Development is a community organisation that is leading the way as a mentor, educator and role model for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the greater Brisbane region. We have grown from a small boxing club in 2001 to an organisation that has numerous government and other funded programs. We are continually seeking new opportunities to provide more support for community need.

Our Mission

To build a flexible, sustainable organisation based on cultural values that can empower community to reach their potential.

Our Vision

To be a deadly organisation that supports our mob on their journey.

Our Values

Personal Growth

Building self-awareness and cultural identity through learning and developing new skills and feeling the sense of achievement when taking positive action.

Harmony

Supporting a whole and integrated community with a positive and harmonious identity.

Accountability

Being an organisation that is honest and ethical, acts with integrity and works from agreed values.

Communication

Open communication and exchange of views that promotes and values differences and similarities amongst all people.

Team Work

Cooperating with others towards a common vision and embracing a creative approach to work which produces shared leadership.

Kurbingui Objectives

Kurbingui to be a leader in quality Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service provision.

Meeting all key funding requirements and key performance indicators.

To provide ongoing opportunities for staff professional development, training and supervision.

To increase program collaboration and referrals within Kurbingui.

Develop a strong integrated culture within Kurbingui.

Kurbingui to have a strong relationship and engagement with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

To develop a clear communication and promotion strategy including both local and wider community.

For Kurbingui staff and Board to prioritise, attend and play active roles in relevant community events.

To increase program collaboration and referrals within Kurbingui.

For Kurbingui to continue to host regular community events on Kurbingui premises.

Kurbingui to be a flexible, sustainable and financially autonomous organisation able to respond directly to community need.

Kurbingui obtaining revenue from various fee for service and business opportunities focused around employment training and cultural support.

Kurbingui has developed an organisational structure to support future business development and its integration with government funded programs.

Kurbingui to utilise business generated funds for development of community-driven Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and projects.

Kurbingui to have strong supportive relationships with relevant community stakeholders and strategic partners.

Identify and establish relevant partnerships to develop opportunities for future funding.

To establish and maintain formal relationships with other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations to enhance collaborative service provision and better awareness of community need.

To identify and establish relevant partnerships to develop future fee for service and business opportunities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural values are promoted.

Increase cultural awareness in mainstream community.

Ensure ongoing culturally appropriate support is provided to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.