Vision
WNAC has set out, in its Healthy Country Plan, the vision and values which underpin its strategic and operational planning framework.

Our vision as First Nations people is cultural and economic viability our way, supporting Wonnarua and all Aboriginal people on country to maintain, strengthen and rebuild connections with our land, culture, family and community. The control, management and protection of our cultural heritage will be in our hands. Our lands and waters will be restored, animals will be returning, and our people will be able to fulfil their economic dreams through a sustainable economy, keeping our country viable and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

Nine Core Values
The nine core values of importance for Aboriginal people and country are listed below.

1. WONNARUA CULTURE AND LORE (CULTURAL REVIVAL): Opportunities to practice Aboriginal culture and lore have been damaged through loss of traditional lands, ongoing lack of access to these lands and subsequent fragmentation of language, stories and songs. Our goal is to have Wonnarua descendants coming back home to country and able to learn and practice their culture, leaving a legacy for our children.

2. WONNARUA LAND AND WATERS: Country is fundamental to the wellbeing of our Aboriginal people but much of Wonnarua country has been heavily used and modified, and many of its natural and cultural values have been lost or severely modified. Our goal is Aboriginal people are managing country to increase/improve the health of Aboriginal Lands and Waters.

3. EDUCATION FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLE: A key education issue of concern to Aboriginal people is loss of traditional knowledge and the need to pass knowledge of language and culture to young people. At the same time, we also recognise an urgent need to build skills and knowledge to improve people’s career opportunities and to close the gap in education outcomes. Our goal is Aboriginal people having access to better career pathways through education and training.

4. ELDERS – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: The Wonnarua Elders are paramount in guiding the Wonnarua Nation. Their wisdom and understanding of the Wonnarua is highly respected by all members of the Nation. We want to ensure that our ancestors are remembered, and their stories recorded. We want our current and future Elders to be respected and for them to have a good quality of life.

5. ABORIGINAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Wonnarua people recognize that respect and incorporation of cultural values will lead to enhanced outcomes across a wide range of socio-economic indicators and that integration of cultural outcomes within “mainstream” economic objectives is a solution to socio-economic equity in a modern economy. Our goal is that Aboriginal economic development hubs are growing, sustainable and resilient, and there are increased numbers of Aboriginal people working on country.

WNAC planning has been around land we own and purchasing other land to build economic value this includes our Manuka Honey Farm, our Education Hub under construction, Healing Centre under construction, Bush Nursery we just purchased, our proposed Micro Algae Farm and indoor Barramundi Fish farm and we own a company Called Wonnarua Mine Rehabilitation Pty Ltd 100% Aboriginal owned by WNAC with profits going back into community to close the gap.”