Our Vision
“Strong in culture and identity, we lead on Country.“
We lawfully hold, manage and protect Aboriginal land and heritage for the benefit of all Aboriginal people, now and into the future.
Our Purpose
“We exist to uphold Palawa cultural authority and self-determination by securing the return and stewardship of Aboriginal lands and waters, protecting heritage, and caring for Country for the benefit of present and future generations.“
We are elected by the Palawa Community to represent them as rightful custodians and decision-makers for Country. We work to make sure that culture, knowledge and identity remain strong and that Country continues to be a source of strength, connection and belonging.
Our Values
Our values are grounded in Palawa culture and guide how we lead, how we decide, and how we care for Country.
- Truth and Integrity – We are grounded in truth-telling and strong ethics.
- Knowledge and Identity – We protect and strengthen Palawa identity, ways of being, and ways of knowing.
- Community and Accountability – We are accountable to Community and guided by collective wellbeing.
- Staunch Care for Country – We stand strong in our responsibility to protect, heal and care for Country.
- Courage and Foresight – We lead with courage, vision and a future focus.
These values guide our decisions, actions and relationships. They provide a shared understanding of what we expect from ourselves and those we work with. They strengthen accountability, support a positive culture, and keep us connected to and guided by Palawa culture and authority.
Our Priorities
- Land Return
- Work towards returning our lands and waters to Community
- Be guided by Community priorities
- Advocate strongly for land return and restoration
- Strengthening Identity and Cultural Authority
- Support Community leadership and decision-making
- Protect and pass on cultural knowledge
- Walk proudly in the footsteps of our Old People
- Protecting Aboriginal Heritage
- Stand up for Aboriginal control over heritage protection
- Prevent harm to cultural places and stories
- Advocate for stronger protection for our heritage
- Standing Strong for Land and Water Rights
- Be a strong Aboriginal voice in land and water decisions
- Protect rights, access and custodial responsibilities
- Influence policies that affect Country
- Caring for Country
- Support Community-led land management
- Enable access to Aboriginal Land
- Secure funding and partnerships to care for Country long-term
How we know we’re doing well
We listen to Community and look for signs that:
- Community is leading decisions
- More land is being returned or protected
- Country is healthier
- Our voice is being heard
- Our work is properly resourced for the future
Our Commitment
We commit to being:
- Accountable to Community
- Strong in culture and truth
- Staunch in caring for Country
- Courageous in advocacy
- Focused on future generations
Elders and Junior Rangers gather to raise the Aboriginal Flag at Wybalenna on Flinders Island, Sunday, 5 July 2026.