Strategic Plan 2023-2028

Welcome

Strategic Plan 2023-2028

On behalf of the Butchulla Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (BNTAC), we extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all who engage with our organisation and join us on our journey on Butchulla Country (land, sea and sky). As we embark on the path outlined in our Strategic Plan 2023-2028, we acknowledge the importance of recognising our elders past-present-emerging and the deep connection between our community and our Country (land, sea and sky) on the Fraser Coast, Queensland – Australia.

Butchulla Country is a place of rich traditions, living wisdom and unique beauty. It is a place where our ancestors, ‘old people’, elders, families, and ghandu’s (children) have walked for countless generations, and it continues to be the heart and soul of our identity today.

In this Strategic Plan, we honour our responsibilities as custodians of this extraordinary Country. We commit to preserving, protecting and promoting the cultural, environmental and spiritual values that have sustained our people since the beginning.

As we work towards achieving our goals, we extend our hands in partnership to all who share our vision of a future where the rights, aspirations and wellbeing of the Butchulla people are upheld and celebrated. We invite collaboration, understanding and respect as we create positive change for our community.

The Butchulla community has a profound respect for the land-sea-sky and its enduring power. Our traditions, stories and connections to Country are the foundation upon which we build our future. We are committed to ensuring that these values remain strong and resilient, passed down from one generation to the next.

As we progress along this journey, we recognise the strength that diversity brings. We celebrate the unique perspectives, voices and talents of all who join us, irrespective of background or origin. Together, we are united in our shared commitment to a brighter future for the Butchulla people.

In the spirit of reconciliation and mutual respect, we look forward to working together, sharing our knowledge, and learning from one another. Together, we can achieve the vision outlined in this Strategic Plan and create lasting positive change for the Butchulla community and for Butchulla Country (land, sea and sky).

Thank you for joining us on this important journey. Together, we will honour our past, empower our present, and shape a future that respects the traditions, values and aspirations of the Butchulla people.