Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation updates healthy living strategy
The Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation has released the updated Binimal Aambooriny-Strong People, Healthy Living Strategy, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s evolution as a mature, self‑determined and culturally grounded community‑controlled organisation.
The Strategy builds on DAC’s long‑term 20‑year vision and reaffirms Cultural Governance as the organisation’s North Star, shaping every aspect of community wellbeing and service delivery.
Reflecting DAC’s growth into a highly capable organisation, now more than 90% self‑funded, the updated Strategy sets a clear and unified direction for all partners and service providers working with the Djarindjin community.
It outlines an integrated, holistic approach to wellbeing that recognises the deep connections between physical health, mental health, spirit, family, community and Country.
All providers working together
“Strong people come from strong culture, and strong culture comes from community control,” the Strategy states, positioning cultural governance as the guiding framework for decision‑making, research, partnerships and program design.
All services operating in Djarindjin are now required to align with DAC’s cultural governance processes, data sovereignty rules and community-defined priorities.
The updated Binimal Aambooriny Strategy also reinforces DAC’s commitment to:
- Integrated, no-silo service delivery, ensuring all providers work together under one community-led approach.
- Healthy, safe and respectful practices, including the community’s Healthy Food Standards and the No Sausage Sizzle Policy for visiting organisations.
- Prevention-focused, culturally safe wellbeing initiatives that combine traditional knowledge with modern health practices.
- Data sovereignty, with all research and data use governed by DAC’s approval processes and community ownership protocols.
DAC CEO Nathan McIvor said the updated Strategy positions Djarindjin as a leader in community-led health and governance.
“This Strategy is more than a document, it is how Djarindjin chooses its future. It ensures that anyone who comes to work with us walks in the same direction, guided by our cultural governance, strengthening our people, our culture and our future,” he said.
The Binimal Aambooriny-Strong People, Healthy Living Strategy is available to partners working in Djarindjin and forms the mandatory framework for all engagement with the community.
