Our partnerships with Indigenous communities are located in inner suburban Sydney, as far north as Cape York and through the heart of the Northern Territory.
World Vision is working with Indigenous communities in four Australian states comprising many different language groups and nations. Recognising the diversity of Indigenous cultures is fundamental in our work and we respect the importance of local and traditional knowledge. Here is a snapshot of our current project activities being undertaken in partnership with local Indigenous communities.
Project name: Wetenngerr Leadership and Governance Project
Where it's being implemented: Wutunurgurra, also known as Epenarra, Wetenngerr.
Local language groups / Indigenous nations: Arrente and Alyawarr.
Location: 210km southeast of Tennant Creek, NT.
How long World Vision has worked there: 6 years.
Project name: Sydney Koori Leadership Project
Where it's being implemented: Redfern.
Local language groups / Indigenous nations: Gadigal.
Location: Inner suburb of Sydney.
How long World Vision has worked there: 5 years.
Project name: Mapoon Home Ownership Project
Where it's being implemented: Mapoon, also known as Marpuna.
Local language groups / Indigenous nations: Tjungundi, Mpakwithi, Taepithiggi, Thaynhakwith, Warrangku, Wimarangga and Yupungathi people.
Location: West coast of Cape York, QLD.
How long World Vision has worked there: 1 year.
Project name: Warlpiri Early Childhood Care and Development
Where it's being implemented: Yuendumu, Lajamanu, Willowra, Nyirripi.
Local language groups / Indigenous nations: Predominantly Warlpiri, includes Pintubi, Luritja & Kukatja speakers
Location: Various locations in the Northern Territory.
How long World Vision has worked there: 1 year.