Developing relationships with communities and building trust is vital if we are to achieve transformation in people's lives. That’s why we're committed to working in partnership with Indigenous communities over the long haul.

Our Indigenous projects respond to the unique needs and capabilities of the various groups of people who make up Indigenous communities, from children right through to community elders. We also focus on collaborating with many other agencies who are working to foster improvements in the lives of Indigenous people.

Working with women and men

Gender plays an important role in defining responsibilities and opportunities in Indigenous communities. Our projects are designed to take gender issues into account as we work with men and women, girls and boys.

Working with children

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children benefit from directly participating in our projects but also as a result of our work to support and strenghten their families and communities.

Working with community leaders and elders

Our projects are community-led and respect is given to local community leadership structures. We aim to empower Indigenous elders, leaders and community members to be actively involved in the development of their communities, both during project implementation and into the future.

Working with government and other service providers

Indigenous affairs is an environment where a complex mix of government and community-based agencies are already active and have been for many years. We are careful not to try and 'reinvent the wheel'. Instead, our goal is to identify and build upon existing models and to work in effective partnerships with other organisations.

Working with churches

In the last census, over 70 percent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander respondents identified as belonging to a Christian church. Partnering with churches is another avenue through which World Vision can explore ways to improve the wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities.